Omoluabi feminism: political leadership through an African lens

Abosede Priscilla Ipadeola

Chapter 23 in Research Handbook on Feminist Political Thought, 2024, pp 466-479 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Omoluabi is a Yoruba concept of moral and political leadership. It values virtues such as honesty, courage, respect, and justice. It balances communality and individuality, respecting others’ rights and autonomy as well as one’s own. This chapter explores how Omoluabi can help build an equitable political system in Africa, where many problems are caused by immoral leaders and women’s marginalization. It also criticizes the male bias of Omoluabi that ignores women’s roles and views in shaping the concept and its implications. It emphasizes the aspects that appeal to women, such as duty, nurture, improvisation, solidarity, and resilience. This chapter proposes Omoluabi feminism as a new approach to political ethics that draws on the rich resources of African philosophy and culture. It suggests ways to improve political leadership in Africa and elsewhere by focusing on character, community, and gender justice.

Keywords: Development Studies; Economics and Finance; Politics and Public Policy Sociology and Social Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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