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their burdens as motivation to change their lives and find ways of gaining the respect of the masses. They assert their own dominance, gaining the respect of both women and men, even under the burden of being female. As chapter 11 goes on to elaborate, gaining respect and recognition can only occur once a woman realizes the truth of her situation and uses the fear and pain that was once forced upon her as a way of rising against her oppressors. She must stand alone, defiant and confident, and disperse all fear before she can confront her oppressors and gain true power. These lone women, according to the author, create a necessary image for African women everywhere, giving them the courage to stand up for their rights and triumph over their oppressors together. One “normal” woman can therefore become a heroine along her journey through life and become a revolutionary voice for change.
The Challenge of Change in Africa's Higher Education in the 21st Century not only informs but also raises new debates on many issues both beneficial to and afflicting the higher education sector on the African continent. The opinions and interpretations expressed in various chapters are those of the respective authors, and not of the editors or the institutions they represent.