ABSTRACT

Acursory glance reveals that in various ages and cultures, and from different disciplinary perspectives, there have been growing concerns about the perception and value of women in human societies. This work is a philosophical inquiry into the value of womanhood in pre-colonial Igbo society, with a view to understanding the colonial influence on Igbo society. This paper employs analytic and critical methods of inquiry to explore the significance of Igbo women and the roles they played in Igbo culture before the destruction of the Igbo-AAfrican cultural heritage by the colonial administration, which has endured to the present day. This research aims to analyze the concept of Igbo womanhood, examining what it means to be an Igbo woman within the Igbo community and the values and ideals she represents. By delving into philosophical analysis, this study would shed light on the multifaceted nature of Igbo womanhood and the cultural force it embodies. This paper has provided a deeper understanding of the value and contributions of Igbo-African womanhood and has provided profound insights into the need to preserve the dignity and value of womanhood, and their empowerment, especially, in the face of cultural changes and external influences.