By Charmaine Pereira AbstractThis study focuses on genetic modification of cowpea, a food crop grown predominantly by poor men and women in Nigeria and an important source of protein for the poor. The official justification for genetic modification is that itpromotes resistance to the Maruca insect, which is said to be capable of destroying up…
Category: Feminist Africa: Vol.2 Issue 1 – Extractivism | Resistance |Alternatives
For M.O. and the Legacy She Left Us: A Tribute to Professor ‘Molara Ogundipe
By Adedoyin Aguoru As a young academic at Olabisi Onabanjo University in 2005, I watched with growing interest as the Department of English prepared to receive a renowned visitor. It was Professor ‘Molara Ogundipe and there was so much excitement in the air.Samson Dare, then Head of the Department of English, spoke so glowingly about…
Towards Building Feminist Economies of Life
By Donna Andrews Living in CrisisThis anthropocene1 era with its accompanying avarice has significantly contributed to the destruction of the ecological integrity of our planet. Mainstream neoliberal economics valorises economic growth and fosters the super exploitation of minerals, metals and nature by transnational corporations. Its associated policies severely undermine social and economic protection, with dire…