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Magazine 3:  Role of Women in Ibo Culture

Assignment:  Report on the role of women in the Ibo tribe, including 
marriage rituals, bride price and how these roles were affected by 
Colonialism.

*NOTE: The Ibo people are also known as the Igbo people. Remember this while 
conducting your research!*

Internet Links


Traditional Family Ceremonies
*provides a look at the marriage ritual and its significance
http://www.igboguide.org/index.php?l=chapter11

Ibo Marriage
*more in-depth look into the marriage ritual
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/anthropology/tutor/case_studies/igbo/igbo_marriage.html

The Role of Women in Ibo Culture
*discusses pre- and post-Colonial roles for women
http://nths.newtrier.k12.il.us/academics/faculty/muir/africa_project/p7/WomensRights/index.htm

Women's Roles
*this is a large article on Nigeria; scroll down to "Women's Roles" which is 
located under Chapter 2
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/ngtoc.html

OSLIS-Student Resources Center
*think of search terms to use to find resources relating to your topic
http://www.oslis.org/secondary/index.php

Citation Maker
*use the OPENC or OSLIS citation maker links located on the right
http://phslibrary.wordpress.com/


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