Our own freedom

Our Own Freedom by Maggie Murray, published by Sheba Feminist Publishers in 1981, is a softcover first edition comprising 112 pages. This book presents a collection of photographs that highlight the essential roles women play in Africa, particularly in relation to social and economic conditions. Through visual storytelling, it emphasizes how fundamental tasks such as providing water, fire, and shelter, as well as caring for the young and sick, are predominantly undertaken by women, often without recognition or compensation.

Readers will find that the book sheds light on the pervasive issues of sex discrimination and the undervaluation of women’s contributions in various aspects of life. The photographs serve as a powerful reminder of the realities faced by women in Africa, illustrating the intersection of gender and labor. This edition, featuring 90 images, invites reflection on the societal structures that label these vital activities as merely “women’s work.”