Since the 1970s, many feminist anthropologists, archaeologists and economists have sought to highlight women’s agency, ‘hidden power’, and unrecognised labour force participation.
I attended a screening for this at NYU a few years ago and still remember many details. In particular, it's never clear whether the possession is real or feigned, but it serves a purpose.
Ah! Thank you! Yes, also in Africa, there were many cases of spirit mediums and spirit possession. And it's true that women used this to scare others and assert their will. Absolutely!
So a patriarchal capitalist system gives women Solidarity only outside the home?
Hi Alice, thanks for another wonderful post. The first part on agency reminded me of the film Eyes of Stone:
http://www.nilitavachani.com/eyes-of-stone-synopsis.html
I attended a screening for this at NYU a few years ago and still remember many details. In particular, it's never clear whether the possession is real or feigned, but it serves a purpose.
Ah! Thank you! Yes, also in Africa, there were many cases of spirit mediums and spirit possession. And it's true that women used this to scare others and assert their will. Absolutely!