Map One: Kenya and Western Province
Map Two: Maragoli
Part I: Unearthing the Patriarchal World
Introduction to Part I
A Note on Language
Acknowledgements
Chapter One: Avalogoli
Geography and Description of Place
Migration and Settlement: Avlogoli History
Ethnicity
Economy
Notes on Avalogoli Traditions and Beliefs
Chapter Two: Women's Power and Voice
Patriarchy and Power
Women's Voices
Conclusions to Part I
Part II: Women's Work
Introduction to Part II
Chapter Three: "Home Work"
The Daily Routine
The Annual Cycle
Chapter Four: "Outside Work"
"Digging for Others"
Entrepreneurs
Full-Time Wage Labour
Conclusion to Part II
Part III: Back Door Decisions
Introduction to Part III
Chapter Five: The House and the Yard
Land
Vika
Reciprocal Obligations and Benefits
Chapter Six: Expanding the Back Door
Marriage
Birth
Death
State Politics
Abuse
Conclusion to Part III
Part IV: "Posterity" and "Progress," Needs and Means
Introduction to Part IV
Chapter Seven: She Eats for Nothing!
African Overpopulation
Kenyan Overpopulation
Western Province and Kakamega District
Maragoli
Logoli Women
Chapter Eight: "Silika--To Make Our Lives Shine"
Silika
Maragoli Women Groups
Conclusion to Part IV
Part V: Burying the Patriarchal World?
Chapter Nine: Omwene Hango Default
Glossary
Endnotes
Works Cited
Index