… a flexible gender system … meant … certain women could oc… - Ifi Amadiume

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… a flexible gender system … meant … certain women could occupy roles and positions usually monopolized by men, and thereby exercise considerable power and authority over both men and women.

Ifi Amadiume

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Ifi Amadiume (born 23 April 1947) is a Nigerian poet, anthropologist and essayist.

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The men were no longer known by their own names, but by reference to their role as husband.

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Extremely powerful and assertive women were able to dominate their husbands.

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