Inequality, Socio-cultural Differentiation and Social Structures in Africa

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.