Social norms are practices that are supported by particular shared beliefs. Are people engaging in a practice because they see others doing so? Are people engaging in the practice because they care ...

factors like age and seniority determined social roles. However, colonial rule imposed Western gender norms, creating new inequalities that politically and economically marginalized African women.

Dr Leena Koni Hoffmann is an associate fellow of the Africa Programme, and the lead researcher for the Social Norms and Accountable Governance (SNAG) project at Chatham House. She is also an honorary ...

The Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice has hosted a pivotal hybrid event titled “Traditional, Religious, and Community Leaders Driving Meaningful Change,” focusing on the critical issue of ...