Women and Leadership in West Africa, 2011 Mothering the Nation and Humanizing the State

This book examines women and leadership in West Africa, with a special focus on Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone?the Mano River Union countries. These countries have traditions of indigenous female leadership in executive positions in varying degrees, and all three have a tradition of organizations that form important power bases for women.

The Legacy and Importance of Female Leadership in Africa Conceptual Framework and Themes  The Mano River Union and MARWOPNET  Women and Leadership in Guinea  Women and Leadership in Liberia Women and Leadership in Sierra Leone  Analytical Insights on Female Leadership  Conclusion: Mothering the Nation and Humanizing the State

FILOMENA STEADY Professor at Wellesley College, USA, and the author of numerous books and editor of Environmental Justice in the New Millenium (Palgrave 2009).