Intergenerational Transmission of Feminist Indigenous Knowledge in Nigeria: A Study of Cultural Continuity and Change

Titilope Rachael Opesemowo

doi:10.55227/ijhess.v5i2.1759

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Titilope Rachael Opesemowo University of Johannesburg

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https://doi.org/10.55227/ijhess.v5i2.1759

Abstract

The intergenerational transmission of Feminist Indigenous Knowledge in Nigeria represents a critical area of study that explores the mechanisms through which traditional feminist values, practices, and wisdom are passed down through generations, ensuring continuity while adapting to societal changes. The study provides insight into feminist indigenous knowledge, explores the historical continuity of feminist indigenous knowledge, the role of women as custodians and transmitters of feminist indigenous knowledge in Nigeria, and critical historical events among feminists in Nigeria that have influenced cultural change and continuity. The study adopted a qualitative approach. Five Nigerian Indigenous women from Osun State purposively participated in this study. Osun State is rich in Yoruba cultural traditions, especially about feminist indigenous knowledge. The semi-structured interview guide was used to generate the data, which was analyzed thematically. The study concluded that feminist indigenous knowledge remains vital in Nigeria's cultural and social fabric. Still, its future transmission faces significant challenges, requiring deliberate efforts to sustain its relevance

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