Falen, Douglas J.

Power & paradox : authority, insecurity, and creativity in Fon gender relations / Power and paradox by Douglas J. Falen. - Trenton, N.J. : Africa World Press, c2011. - xii, 223 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Gender : past and present -- The changing face of marriage -- Husbands and wives : roles and resources -- Financial strategies of spouses -- Religion and the supernatural -- Reproduction, sexuality, and love -- Epilogue : paths of power.

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Gender identity--Benin.
Sex role--Benin.
Marriage law--Benin.
Husband and wife--Benin.
Parenthood--Benin.