Umuada: A Sociopolitical Institution for Peacebuilding and Conflict Management in Nigeria

The Umuada is a traditional sociopolitical kin group in the south-eastern region of Nigeria, and is comprised of the first daughter of each family, called the Ada. It is given the utmost respect and granted ‘male’ privileges and responsibilities. Using postcolonial indigenous feminist methodologies,...

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Autor principal:	Joy Onyesoh
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Publicado:	Institut de Hautes Études Internationales et du Développement 2021
Materias:	Umuada peacebuilding gender Political science J Economic growth, development, planning HD72-88
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:868b321f475d4a33963beec507fbb93f2021-12-02T09:54:12ZUmuada: A Sociopolitical Institution for Peacebuilding and Conflict Management in Nigeria1663-93751663-939110.4000/poldev.4675https://doaj.org/article/868b321f475d4a33963beec507fbb93f2021-10-01T00:00:00Zhttp://journals.openedition.org/poldev/4675https://doaj.org/toc/1663-9375https://doaj.org/toc/1663-9391The Umuada is a traditional sociopolitical kin group in the south-eastern region of Nigeria, and is comprised of the first daughter of each family, called the Ada. It is given the utmost respect and granted ‘male’ privileges and responsibilities. Using postcolonial indigenous feminist methodologies, including interviews, observation, and dialogues with key informants across three communities in Enugu State, this chapter explores the Umuada as a local peacebuilding institution perduring from precolonial to modern times. It analyses the question, ‘What role does the Umuada play in de-escalating conflict and upholding peace in south-eastern Nigerian communities?’ The Umuada has historically served as a forum for women to voice their concerns, needs and desires. It is a vital pillar of the community, acting as an arbitration and de-escalation force and performing cultural roles men cannot. Furthermore, working closely with patriarchal institutions and occupying key cultural functions have allowed the Umuada to adapt to changing times and maintain a strong level of agency and respect in the community. These findings recommend the Umuada as a model of peacebuilding to women across Nigeria and beyond.Joy OnyesohInstitut de Hautes Études Internationales et du DéveloppementarticleUmuadapeacebuildinggenderPolitical scienceJEconomic growth, development, planningHD72-88ENFRRevue Internationale de Politique de Développement, Vol 13 (2021)
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description	The Umuada is a traditional sociopolitical kin group in the south-eastern region of Nigeria, and is comprised of the first daughter of each family, called the Ada. It is given the utmost respect and granted ‘male’ privileges and responsibilities. Using postcolonial indigenous feminist methodologies, including interviews, observation, and dialogues with key informants across three communities in Enugu State, this chapter explores the Umuada as a local peacebuilding institution perduring from precolonial to modern times. It analyses the question, ‘What role does the Umuada play in de-escalating conflict and upholding peace in south-eastern Nigerian communities?’ The Umuada has historically served as a forum for women to voice their concerns, needs and desires. It is a vital pillar of the community, acting as an arbitration and de-escalation force and performing cultural roles men cannot. Furthermore, working closely with patriarchal institutions and occupying key cultural functions have allowed the Umuada to adapt to changing times and maintain a strong level of agency and respect in the community. These findings recommend the Umuada as a model of peacebuilding to women across Nigeria and beyond.
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title	Umuada: A Sociopolitical Institution for Peacebuilding and Conflict Management in Nigeria
title_short	Umuada: A Sociopolitical Institution for Peacebuilding and Conflict Management in Nigeria
title_full	Umuada: A Sociopolitical Institution for Peacebuilding and Conflict Management in Nigeria
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Umuada: A Sociopolitical Institution for Peacebuilding and Conflict Management in Nigeria

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