Routledge Women, Agency, and the State in Guinea Book

Explore the complex political landscape of Guinea through the lens of gender and social science. This book by Carole Ammann examines how women navigate and articulate themselves politically both within and outside of formal institutional structures. Rather than focusing solely on political parties or women's associations, this study looks at the silent forms of politics found in everyday life. In Muslim Guinea, women manage economic, political, and social insecurities through specific daily practices. The text documents how these local female actors exercise agency during periods of political transformation. This work is a significant addition to the Routledge Studies on Gender and Sexuality in Africa, providing a deep look into how agency manifests in non-traditional political spaces. It is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in African studies, sociology, and gender politics.