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Women in twentieth century South African politics: the Federation of South African Women, its roots, growth and decline

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A thesis submitted for the Degree of Master of Arts at the University of Cape Town by Colin John Walker in October 1978. This thesis discusses the position of women, 1921-1954, The roots of the Federation of South African Women, its structure and strategy. It also discusses the relationship with Congress Alliance, the women's movement at National Liberation.