Why did African feminists resent American and European feminists' opposition to traditional African cultural practices such as polygamy and female circumcision?
a. They felt American and European feminists were stealing their thunder on the issue.
b. They did not believe such practices existed in Africa.
c. They were strongly in favor of such practices.
d. Western feminists could easily begin to sound like colonial missionaries and rulers.
Answer: d. Western feminists could easily begin to sound like colonial missionaries and rulers.
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