The Spiritual and Social Role of Women in Traditional Sudanese Society
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3895699 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Geneviève Calame-Griaule (corresponding author) |
| Year | 1962 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 37 |
| Pages | 75-87 |
| Publication date | 1962-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Diogenes (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0392-1921 • E-ISSN: 1467-7695 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/039219216201003705 |
| OpenAlex | W2071771884 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
God the Creator, Amma," says a Dogon fable, "asked a hyena to bring him the best thing in the world. The hyena brought him a woman. Amma then asked him to go in search of the worst thing in the world. The hyena returned once again with a woman. When Amma wanted to know the reasons for this choice, the hyena replied 'All the good and all the evil in the world come from woman.' " Amma agreed
Sociology · Gender Studies · Religion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in Nigeria · Religion, Society, and Development
| Citations per year | 0.04 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 1975 - 1977 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |