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Nyani Quarmyne's Queen Mothers in Ghana
maggie soladay
Jan 4, 2016
"In the Ghanaian context queen mothers are traditional female leaders, drawn from relevant chiefly lineages, who are responsible for the welfare of women and children in particular. After being sidelined during the colonial era, their role is being revived and is increasingly seen as a force for development - an ancient institution brought to bear on modern problems." -Nyani Quarmyne
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