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`No need...to think of home'? Masculinity and domestic life on the Nigerian railway, c. 1940-61.

Authors :
Lindsay, Lisa A.
Source :
Journal of African History. 1998, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p439. 28p. 3 Charts, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Examines masculinity and domestic life on the Nigerian railway from 1940 to 1961. Railway workers' households; Extended families; Domestic norms and national consciousness; Railwaymen's gender ideologies; Constraints in the range of actions; Links between family life and industrial relations.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00218537
Volume :
39
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of African History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1466481
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021853798007312