Why We Should All Be Feminists (III) - How Has Feminism Developed? The Waves Of Feminism

Whereas the legacy of Western feminism may often be seen to be centred in "bourgeoisie individualism and patriarchal control over women within capitalist industrialised societies", many African’s concerns are more cultural, communal, poverty and power.

It is a bold embrace of sexuality, religion and culture in their diversities, using deliberate efforts. The earlier post-Protectorate accounts of Botswana feminism were, as detailed in the first piece in this series, focused on advocacy on civil and political rights. By and large, this insisted on the separation of women’s realities.

The emphasis was on the public aspects of women’s daily lived experiences, almost often to the exclusion of what is considered private aspect of women’s existence.

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Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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