Inequality, Socio-cultural Differentiation and Social Structures in Africa

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Challenging traditional class concepts, the book explores the complexities of social inequality and cultural differentiation in Africa. It highlights how factors such as ethnicity, neo-traditional authorities, and gender dynamics play significant roles in shaping social structures, often overlooked in previous discussions. The author argues that earlier empirical findings on patron-client relations, lifestyles, and informal social security reveal the inadequacies of applying conventional class frameworks to the African context, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of social stratification.