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"It is not inconsequential that the
market is a major setting of social and economic activity involving
primarily women. Trading is probably the most common profession among
women in Yoruba society. Indeed, the market is controlled by women;
it's administrative head, the Iyalode, holds a position on the King's
council of Chiefs. Women are economically independent, and through
trading they can acquire greater wealth and higher status than their
husbands. (Lloyd 1963:39;1974:38)..the women's realm, the place where
their collective social power is most consciously felt..the
Marketplace is thus a most appropriate setting...that seeks to gather
all segments of the society in order to pay homage to the special
power of women and to partake of their influence. ..The market is a
transient place, at once the domain of women...woman are considered
the "owners of the world" (oni l'oni aiye). They control the world;
they control the market. Indeed the Market is microcosm of the
world.."
From "Gelede: Art and Female Power Among The Yoruba" by Henry and
Margaret Drewal
Oja Iyalaje Afrika/Afrikan Sistahs Marketplace Marketing and Shopping without borders
Our Mission In the history of our race the women were the masters of the
marketplace. Today, more than ever the definition of marketplace is the
arena of business. >>>more inside __________________ A message from our Board of Directors Alafia, Hotep, As Salam Alaikum, Peace and Blessings! My, it has been a very powerful year. We want to thank you all for hanging in there with us, many of you have proven very loyal through this time of transformation. Things were so topsy turvey there that we did not think we'd be back on line. But with patience, loyalty and a lot of help and hard work from our family, here we are! >>>>>
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