The Persistence of Patriarchy: Class, Gender, and Ideology in Twentieth Century Algeria

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This sociopolitical study shows why patriarchy has been the dominant pattern in Algeria, in spite of colonialism, revolutionary war, and the implementation of state socialism after independence. Knauss carefully analyzes Algerian class formation, ideology, and gender relations, and then demonstrates how these factors decisively influenced the persistence of patriarchy as well as the status of women. To further enhance this model historical drama, there are interviews with former President Ahmed Ben Bella, Berber activist Hocine Ait Ahmed, and exiled socialist Mohammed Boudiaf.

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The Persistence of Patriarchy is a captivating book . . . because of insights derived from the author's treatment of the subject over time.-Middle East Journal
This is a provocative and controversial book. . .-International Journal of Comparative Sociology
"This is a provocative and controversial book. . ."-International Journal of Comparative Sociology
"The Persistence of Patriarchy is a captivating book . . . because of insights derived from the author's treatment of the subject over time."-Middle East Journal

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PETER R. KNAUSS is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago.