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In Things Fall Apart, Okonkwo describes yams as "a man's crop." Coco-yams, beans, and cassava are "women's crops," according to the character. Could someone elaborate on the gender distinctions between crops in 19th century Nigeria?

by /u/bodombeachbod in /r/AskHistorians

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