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| Forthcoming Book African Feminist Theory Articulated and Grounded in Tanzania: A response to Western Patriarchal Neoliberalism by Rasel Madaha  Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce a significant forthcoming publication from CODESRIA of interest to scholars, practitioners, and advocates working in African studies, feminist theory, gender and development, and decolonial thought. African Feminist Theory Articulated and Grounded in Tanzania: A Response to Western Patriarchal Neoliberalism byRasel Madaha In this landmark work, Rasel Madaha examines the intricate ways Tanzanian women have defined and defended their own liberation — moving beyond Western-centric frameworks to articulate a feminism deeply rooted in communal values, historical resistance, and local realities. Drawing on more than two decades of action research and sustained community engagement, the book investigates the intersection of patriarchal structures and neoliberal economic policies, and shows how Tanzanian women challenge global power dynamics while remaining grounded in the lived experiences of their communities. The book serves simultaneously as a historical record of African feminist thought in Tanzania and a forward-looking manifesto for a feminism that is authentically grounded, fiercely independent, and transformative. What reviewers say « Rasel Madaha presents a rich, informed, and detailed narrative of the past and the present of African feminism. » — Selina Lesiaki Prosper Mushi, PhD, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Northeastern Illinois University, USA « The book documents in detail how African feminist thinking works in practice against growing challenges of patriarchy and neoliberal globalization. Madaha’s book shows an alternative path. » — Signe Arnfred, Centre for Gender, Power and Diversity, Roskilde University, Denmark « The book shows how Tanzanian women’s rights activists have brought about social change, drawing on more than two decades of research and engagement with grassroots communities. » — Aili Mari Tripp, Vilas Research Professor, University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA Further details on the release date and ordering will be communicated in due course. Warm regards,About the authorRasel Madaha is a multidisciplinary scholar-activist whose work reclaims the narrative of African feminism from the shadows of Western patriarchal neoliberalism. Since 2007, he has dedicated his career to grounding feminist theory in the lived experiences of Tanzanian women and men through consistent action research and community engagement.Read more here |