So Long a Letter

by Mariama Ba

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Examine how African feminists are confronting cultural and religious practices, such as polygamy, that obstruct their pursuit of greater equality.

Delve into Senegal's independence movement and analyze how So Long a Letter portrays the transition from being a French colony to achieving independence.

Investigate the dynamics of Senegalese women's relationships with their extended families and compare these dynamics with those depicted by Bâ in So Long a Letter.

What challenges are Senegalese people facing today? How much progress has been made since Bâ authored So Long a Letter in 1980?

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