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Judy Byfield (History, Cornell)

Judy Byfield (History, Cornell)

February 15, 2011 00:24:06

Guests: Byfield, Judith

Host: Alegi, Peter
Limb, Peter

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Episode 048

Nigeria, Gender, Labor, and Environment

Judith Byfield (History, Cornell) on the social and economic history of women and the environment in Nigeria. She elaborates on the role of the prominent Kuti family and also on the origins of her scholarly interest in Africa. The interview was recorded during Dr. Byfield's visit to Michigan State University where she delivered the 2010 ASA Presidential Lecture.

00:00:00 - 00:01:56 Introduction
00:01:56 - 00:05:18 Journey to African Studies
00:05:18 - 00:10:03 Tie-dying Industry
00:10:03 - 00:16:18 Fulimilaya Ransom Cuti and the Women's Movement
00:16:18 - 00:21:31 Environment and Nigeria
00:21:31 - 00:22:54 Future of the African Studies Association
00:22:54 - 00:24:06 Outro