Stiwanism

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noun

A form of African feminism focusing on the institutionalized structures that oppress women as a result of colonial and neocolonial history.

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Meanings

nounStiwanism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA form of African feminism focusing on the institutionalized structures that oppress women as a result of colonial and neocolonial history.

Origin

Coined by Molara Ogundipe, from STIWA (Social Transformation Including Women in Africa) + -ism.

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APA

Stiwanism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Stiwanism

MLA

“Stiwanism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Stiwanism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Stiwanism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Stiwanism.

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