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Full name: Prof. Mansah Prah (PhD)
Email: m2prah@yahoo.com
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Department of Sociology and Anthropology
University of Cape Coast
Ghana
Phone: 233-42-36072; 233-244-387963
Description: An engaged feminist social scientist with interests in gender and sexuality, gender and education, gender violence, popular culture.
Biography:

Associate Professor,Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Cape Coast

2006-2009
Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
2002 to date
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
1997- 2002
Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
1987-1989
Lecturer, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, National University of Lesotho, Roma, Lesotho
1985-1987, 1991-1997
Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
1984
University of Kassel, Germany (Post Doctoral Diploma, Higher Education and International Development 1984)
1984

University of Frankfurt, Germany (PhD 1984)

PhD Thesis: The Portrayal of Life in English Language Textbooks of Ghanaian Primary Schools.

1972-1981

University of Heidelberg, Germany (MA 1978)

MA Thesis: Perspectives on the Emancipation of Women with Special Reference to Ghana.
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Research Interests:
  • Gender issues: gender violence, gender and education, gender and development, women and political participation
  • Popular culture
Books:
  • Prah M (ed.) Women's Studies with a Focus on Ghana: Selected Readings. Schriesheim, Germany: Books on African Studies, 1995
Publications:

Publications in refereed journals

Publications in refereed conference proceedings

  • Women and Women and Education in Ghana. In: Gender Analysis Workshop Report, DAWS/IAS (Development and Women Studies/Institute of African Studies) University of Ghana, 1992: 83-91
  • Weibliche Rollen und Selbstwahrnehmung: Einige Perspektiven aus Ghana (Girls' and Women's Self Perception: Some Perspectives from Ghana). In: Verena Haller, ed. 1994. Mädchen zwischen Tradition und Moderne: 81-103. Innsbruck: Oesterreichischer StudienVerlag
  • Constraints Limiting the Access of Women to Production Inputs in Ghana. In: Steven A.Breth, ed. 1997. Women, Agricultural Intensification, and Household Food Security. Mexico City: Sasakawa Africa Association: 82-89

Contributed chapters in books

  • Studium in der Bundesrepublik und danach? Erfahrungen mit Rückkehr und Reintegration. In: Ingrid Habermann and Mauricio Salazar, eds. 1995. Studieren und Arbeiten im Spannungsfeld Nord-Süd. Frankfurt: Iko Verlag: 109-115
  • Nana Yaa Asantewaa. In: Ann Commire, ed. 1998, Women in World History. Los Angeles: Yorkin Publications
  • Justice Annie Jiaggie. In: Ann Commire, ed. 1998. Women in World History, Vol. 8: 163-7, Los Angeles: Yorkin Publications
  • Women's and Children's Responses to Violence. In: Kathy Cusack and Dorcas , Coker-Appiah, eds.1999. Breaking the Silence and Challenging the Myths of Violence against Women and Children in Ghana. Accra: Gender Research and Human Rights Documentation Research Centre: 84-107
  • Outcomes to Women's and Children's Responses; In: Kathy Cusack and Dorcas Coker-Appiah, eds.1999. Breaking the Silence and Challenging the Myths of Violence against Women and Children in Ghana: Accra: Gender Research and Human Rights Documentation Centre: 108-119
  • Chasing Illusions and Realising Visions: Reflections on Ghana’s Feminist Experience. In, Signe Arnfred et.al.2004. Gender Activism and Studies in Africa. Dakar, Senegal. CODESRIA Gender Series Volume 3

-You can Beat your Wfe, but Only a Little Bit: the Cultural Context of Violence.(With Akosua Adomako Ampofo) In,Kathy Cusack and Takyiwaa Manuh, eds. The Architecture for Violence Against Women in Ghana. Accra: Gender Research and Human Rights Documentation Centre.2009:103-140

  • Punishment,Discipline and Violence against Women and Children. (With Akosua Adomako Ampofo) In,Kathy Cusack and Takyiwaa Manuh, eds. The Architecture for Violence Against Women in Ghana. Accra: Gender Research and Human Rights Documentation Centre.2009:213-250

Work in progress

  • Hairdressing Salon visits as Popular Culture and the Professionalisation of Hairdressing in Ghana.
  • (with Lundgren, Nancy) Disappearing Dodos: Reflections on Women and Academic Freedom Based on Experiences from Ghana and the United States.

Papers Presented at Workshops/Seminars

  • Traditional and Cultural Values of the African Woman in the 21st Century. Keynote address presented at the Women's Day, Pan African Historical Theatre Festival (PANAFEST), Cape Coast , July 2003
  • Human Security. Presented at the International Hearing on Human Security, organized by the Africa Institute. Pretoria 2002
  • Decentralisation and Sustainable Livelihoods for the Rural Poor in Ghana. Presented at DFID/IIED Seminar on Sustainable Livelihoods for the Rural Poor in West Africa . Accra. 2000
  • Social and Cultural Opportunities and Constraints: Implementing The Beijing Platform for Action in Ghana. ISODEC/British Council. 1996
  • Reflections on Gender and Ideology in Ghana. 8th CODESRIA General Assembly and Conference on Crises, Conflicts and Transformations: Responses and Perspectives. Dakar. 1995
  • The Status of Women's Studies in Ghana. Paper presented at NGO Forum, 4th World Conference on Women, Beijing, 1995
  • Is there a Global Sisterhood? Keynote address at Global Awareness Conference: Embracing Women's Values, Spokane, Eastern Washington, 1994
  • (with Adjapong Ntrah, Exonam and Annor, Victoria) Women of Akotokyere: A Study of Village Women's Lives. Presented at Seminar, Legon: Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana. 1993
  • Reflections on the Teaching of Gender Related Subjects in an African Setting: Experiences from the University of Cape Coast. Presented at the University of Cape Coast. 1993
  • Women's Studies in Africa: A Challenge or a Fad? Presented at Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon, 1990
  • Central Issues Facing Women in Africa: Theories and Realities. Paper presented at St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York, 1990
  • Women, Power and Culture in Africa. Keynote address at African Studies/Women's Studies Joint Conference of the Great Lakes College Association. Granville, Ohio, 1989
  • Women's Realities in Contemporary Ghana. Paper presented at Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Series. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 1989
  • Degenerating Family Structures. Paper presented to a Workshop of the Lesotho Planned Parenthood Association. Maseru, 1989
  • Problems and Issues in the Teaching of Women's Studies: The Case of Cape Coast University. Presented at UNESCO/University of Zimbabwe Sub Regional Seminar on Curriculum Development, Research and Teaching on Women's Studies in Higher Education in Southern Africa. Harare, 1987
  • Delinquency and Housing. Paper presented for the UN Year for Shelter Week. Cape Coast, 1987
  • Education in Ghana: Sociological Perspectives. Paper presented for Silver Jubilee Week, University of Cape Coast, 1987
  • What Our Children Read in School. Paper presented at the 15th Annual Conference of the Ghana Sociological Association, Accra, 1986
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