Who Controls Africa?
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Part of "The Call of Africa" series. Women form the backbone of sub-Saharan Africa and consistently exert some measure of control alongside men, whether it is as a local ruler, a witch, an activist, a wage earner, a laborer, or a caregiver. Examines female, male, and mixed power structures, with a focus on the Bijagós Islands, Mali, and Ghana. NOTE: Contains nudity. Accessibility options on the DVD are: (1) expanded description, (2) English subtitles in a black box.
Media Details
Runtime: 54 minutes 30 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Social Science
- Subtopic: Africa, Anthropology, Multiculturalism
- Grade/Interest Level: 11 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2004
- Producer/Distributor: Films Media Group
- Series: The Call Of Africa
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