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Momodou
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 Posted - 30 Jan 2008 : 20:34:37
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Women In Gambian History
By Hassoum Ceessy
Fabakary B. Ceesay
Mr. Hassoum Ceesay, a notable historian, has just published a book titled “Gambian Women: An introductory history, a ground breaking work on the role of women in Gambian history from 1000 years to the present.”
What makes this book unique among publications on Gambia’s history is that it focuses on women in the historical annals of the country. The book explores the role of women in all aspects of the Gambia’s past in the economic, political and social domains. It also profiles the lifetime of some of these women who made their mark in history. They are mostly ordinary women, who by virtue of perseverance and hard work, were able to achieve success in their callings.
The author explains that the book is a pioneer work on Gambian women’s history, which gives women their rightful place in the evolution of the country. It is suitable for students of history and gender studies as well. Among the Gambian women profiled in the book are Hannah Augusta Jawara, the first woman to contest elections in The Gambia, Rosamond Fowlis, a pioneer educationist, Louise Njie, a minister in the first republic, Dr. Florence Mahoney, Isatou Njie Saidy and many others. Other chapters explore, in great detail, the history of girls education in The Gambia since 1921, women in Gambian politics, women associations in The Gambia before independence, the role of women in wars fought in the Gambia during the colonial period and much more. The book is thoroughly researched, with end notes, a bibliography and epilogues. It is a major contribution to Gambian historiography.
In a brief interview with this reporter, at his office on Monday, 28 January, Mr. Ceesay explained that Gambian historians have a role to play in national development by researching on and writing authentic Gambian history, which puts Gambians at the centre of historical events and not at the periphery. This will motivate Gambians to work harder and be patriotic. “We historians are the custodians of our nation’s memory, this is an onerous task which we must work to accomplish,” said Ceesay.
He concluded by thanking the management of Timbooktoo and Juka Jabang for their support as well as Fodeh Baldeh and Nana Grey Johnson for sharing with him the joy of writing history.
Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 13/2008, 30 – 31 January 2008
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Posted - 30 Jan 2008 : 20:51:27
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Hassoum or otherwise known as "eirie man" hails from saloum. He is a descendant of Sawalo Musa Chendu Ceesay, one of the great sons of saloum from. The area is locally called PAKALA. He is an authority in Gambian history and proud to have known him in my quest for history.
The Ceesays have been the traditional chiefs in the area from Degg Chebo to Njau. They all are one family. Hassoum's father was the alkalo of panchang wharf town.
I am not suprised. I will order his book.
Go Eirie Man. Go. |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 30 Jan 2008 : 21:07:10
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Socio-political Strides of Gambian Women (January 2002) is another book by the late Mrs. Satang Jobarteh founder of SIMMA Vocational Training.
The handbook is a product of the Womens's Counselling Unit of Simma Vocational Training, specifically to document Women's Legacy and serve as an advocacy toll for increased female representation in politics.
Its interesting to see that there are female alkalolu in some parts of country.
Those interested in the book can posibily get it from SIMMA at 96 Bundung Highway, Serrekunda.
Mailing Address:
SIMMA Vocational Traning
P.O Box 2358, SerreKunda.
Gambia
West Africa
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