nego-feminism

noun

A form of African feminism that emphasizes negotiation and compromise.

Meanings

nounnego-feminism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA form of African feminism that emphasizes negotiation and compromise.

Origin

Introduced in 2004 by African feminist Obioma Nnaemeka in her article Nego-Feminism: Theorizing, Practicing, and Pruning Africa's Way. Apparently derived from negotiation feminism; Nnaemeka also explains it as no-ego feminism.

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