Women Researching in Africa: The Impact of Gender, edited by Ruth Jackson, delves into the intricate experiences of female researchers across the African continent. This insightful collection, published by Palgrave Macmillan on August 11, 2018, offers unprecedented perspectives on how gender, alongside ethnicity and age, shapes the research process and profoundly affects the researchers themselves. Spanning 337 pages, the book features contributions from scholars drawing on research conducted in Nigeria, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Ghana, Guinea, Malawi, Uganda, and beyond.
Each chapter provides a vivid and candid portrait of the researcher’s position within their fieldwork, exploring crucial themes such as gender and identity as a female researcher in Africa, the dynamics of relationships with ‘others,’ and the unique methodological challenges encountered. With refreshing candor, the contributors challenge both male and female researchers in Africa to critically integrate reflections on gender and diverse gendered field experiences into their scholarly endeavors.
This significant work is essential reading for students and scholars engaged in development studies, anthropology, geography, gender studies, and international studies. Its exploration of lived experiences and critical reflections makes it a valuable resource for understanding the multifaceted realities of conducting research in Africa.
Book Details:
- Editors: Ruth Jackson
- Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
- Publication Date: August 11, 2018
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 6.25 x 1 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-10: 9783319945019
- ISBN-13: 978-3319945019
- Print Length: 337 pages