By Kevin Boswell http://kevinboswell.wordpress.com/ 2010 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar to South Africa University of Cape Town, M. Phil. Justice and Transformation I had just finished the compilation of Biko’s writings, I Write What I Like. I was struck by what a precise and logical thinker he was. Even his contemplation of issues that could only have been of secondary

By Y.Obenewa Amponsah   Often, in developmental circles, there is an implied or explicitly stated view that African culture is inherently patriarchal.  Patriarchy is problematic in that it hinders growth and development by denying women equal opportunities while perpetuating negative social attitudes that fuel social injustice.  This view is not only espoused by people outside of the continent’s boarders