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Woman-to-woman marriage in west Africa: a vanishing tradition of power and agency

By Bright Alozie, Assistant Professor, Portland State University

Marriage in west Africa has played a central role in shaping aspects of society, and has evolved over time. While traditional heterosexual unions dominate discussions, a lesser-known but significant practice – woman-to-woman marriage – has existed for centuries.

In my research, I examined this institution, which allows a woman to assume the…

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