Krige, Eileen Jensen, 1904-

Contributed to

The social system of the Zulus
Book 1965

Summary: Eileen Jensen Krige (1905–1995) was a prominent South African social anthropologist noted for her research on Zulu and Lovedu cultures. Together with Hilda Kuper and Monica Wilson, she produced substantial works on the Nguni peoples of Southern Africa. Apart from her research she is considered to be one of the 'pioneering mothers' of the University of Natal, Durban, South Africa, where she taught from 1948 until retirement in 1970. She inspired many women to devote themselves to research. Krige is also associated with a group of South African anthropologists who were strongly against the segregation policies of apartheid in South Africa. These include amongst others, Isaac Schapera, Winifred Hoernlé, Hilda Kuper, Monica Wilson, Audrey Richards and Max Gluckman. Wikipedia
Gender or Sex: Female [2][4][1]; Unknown [3]
Born: 1904 [3]; 1905 [1]
Birth Place: Pretoria [1][3]
Died: 1995 [3][1]
Country: South Africa [3]
Language: English [4]
Occupation: anthropologist [1]
Employer: University of Natal [1]
Educated at: University of the Witwatersrand [1]
Country of Education: South Africa [1]

Sources: 1. Wikidata; 2. VIAF; 3. Deutsche Nationalbibliothek (Germany); 4. Bibliothèque nationale de France

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