So Long a Letter
Who is the author of So Long a Letter?
Mariama Ba
True or False: Colonialism disrupted gender systems in Africa.
True
Where was she born?
Senegal (Dakar)
What was the name of the poem she wrote? (the one we discussed in the powerpoint)
Women Shall No Longer Wait
Who is the main character/ narrator of So Long a Letter?
Ramatoulaye.
Name a barrier that keeps women from Liberation?
social, cultural, familial, legal, educational, or religious barriers.
What religion was she born into and believe in?
She was a devout muslim.
Where was Dr. Stella Nyanzi born?
Uganda
Who is Ramatoulaye writing to in So Long a Letter?
Her friend Aissatou.
This concept, developed by Aníbal Quijano, describes the lingering colonial fingerprints left on societies even after they gain independence.
Coloniality of power
True or false: Mariama Ba was awarded the first Noma award for publishing in Africa?
True
According to Stella Nyanzi, what must one do to see change? (name at least 1 of 4 things)
Be bold
Be urgent
Be direct
Challenge/Question the system