Gendering the African Diaspora

"[T]his is a strong and enjoyable contribution to deepen our understanding of complex gendered processes, serving as an antidote to studies of diaspora that 'obscure ideas of class and nation [and] gender as well' . . . and an antidote to accounts which present women too readily as victims."—Leeds African Studies Bulletin

"In foregrounding women's changing forms of engagement during their border-crossing encounters, we also gain important knowledge about both changing gender ideologies and changing politics, policies, and political movements across the African diaspora at given historical periods. This is a critically important and interesting addition not only to diaspora studies, but also to our general knowledge about gender roles in the Caribbean and hinterland Nigeria."—Constance Sutton, New York University

"This collection . . . strengthens the significance of understanding the African diaspora across time, and provides a model for studying other diasporas as well."—Constance Sutton, New York University