A Survey of Women in Botswana History

Individual Pioneers, Institutions and Advocacy Movements From the Pre‐Colonial Period to 2024

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ID7473050
AuthorsChristian John Makgala (0000-0001-5984-5153, University of Botswana, corresponding author), Alinah Segobye (Southern African Development Community)
Year2026
Volume24
Issue1
Publication date2026-02-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueHistory Compass (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1478-0542 • E-ISSN: 1478-0542
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/hic3.70027
OpenAlexW7130829059
LanguageEN
References cited11

Women have played a critical role in Botswana's development since precolonial times. However, patriarchal socio‐political systems have limited their contributions to the country's rapid economic growth in the post‐colony. This paper discusses women's contributions in areas such as public office, missionary service, education, politics, women's rights, community service, media, beauty pageantry, athletics, and entrepreneurship. It also highlights the achievements of individual pioneers, advocates for women's rights, and government agencies. The paper addresses the structural barriers women face due to patriarchal systems and aligns with Ellen Hillbom's characterization of Botswana as a “development‐oriented gate‐keeping state

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