The Contribution of African Women to Economic Growth

• Emmanuel Akyeampong Hippolyte Fofack –“The Contribution of African Women to Economic Growth and Development: Historical Perspectives and Policy Implications”
• Abosede George –“WITHIN SALVATION: GIRL HAWKERS AND THE COLONIAL STATE IN DEVELOPMENT ERA  LAGOS”

Attached article. Girl Hawkers in Lagos.pdf

video: “Who is Saartjie “Sarah” Baartman”

— Summary of what you have learnt from the articles and film

2. Women and National Liberation: Anti-colonial Struggles

Read the articles:

• Muriel Tillinghast and Patricia McFadden- “WOMEN AND NATIONAL LIBERATION MOVEMENTS” 
• Stephanie Urdang – “Fighting Two Colonialisms: The Women’s Struggle in Guinea-Bissau”

PLEASE compare and contrast how culture and modern development view women’s activities in society, and how the struggle for self rule and independence affects women’s status in culture.