A Life of One's Own

This work explores how Kenyan women's opportunitiesfor education and economic empowerment have changedover time, beginning with colonialism and ending withthe changes brought about by the Kenyan Constitutionof 2010. The first chapter reflects on the author'spersonal experience and research in Mombasa, Kenya,while the remaining chapters utilize research onKenya as a whole. Women's past and presentopportunities are contrasted to those of men, with anemphasis on the specific changes in recent decadesthat have affected Kenyan women's opportunities.

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Aislynn Cannon grew up in Lynchburg, VA and received her degreefrom Duke University. She thoroughly enjoyed conducting theresearch for this book. The stories of the people she met inKenya have inspired her both personally and professionally andwill continue to shape the way she thinks as she progresses inthe field of international development.

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This work explores how Kenyan women's opportunitiesfor education and economic empowerment have changedover time, beginning with colonialism and ending withthe changes brought about by the Kenyan Constitutionof 2010. The first chapter reflects on the author'spersonal experience and research in Mombasa, Kenya,while the remaining chapters utilize research onKenya as a whole. Women's past and presentopportunities are contrasted to those of men, with anemphasis on the specific changes in recent decadesthat have affected Kenyan women's opportunities.