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room conversations, such as the existence of polygamous and woman–woman marriages, or how recent terror attacks have targeted more Africans than Westerners. African Women makes accessible discussions on kinship and descent systems, as well as justice and human rights. Throughout the book Sheldon provides concrete examples of how women enjoyed economic, social, and political power, stressing the diverse experiences that women faced. This is an essential book that will enrich undergraduate classroom discussions and, hopefully, bring more attention to the rich and creative scholarship produced by scholars of gender and women’s studies.