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Baba of Karo is a 1954 book by the anthropologist Mary F. Smith. The book is an anthropological record of the Hausa people, partly compiled from an oral account given by Baba (1877-1951), the daughter of a Hausa farmer and Koranic teacher. Baba's reports were translated by Smith.

Smith's husband, the anthropologist M. G. Smith, contributed an explanation of the Hausa's cultural context.

The 1981 reissue of Baba of Karo contains a foreword by Hilda Kuper.

Baba of Karo's autobiography helped document Nigerian history through a woman's perspective. Not only does Baba depict her own experiences, but she tells stories of important women who were close to her. (Yale) Recording these experiences was a great feat because Nigerian women were largely undocumented. (Book review) Baba of Karo's autobiography covers many issues such as prostitution, childbirth, marriage, and life in the compounds in which she lived. (Book review)

Baba lived through the emancipation of slaves, although it didn't seem to have much of an effect on her life. Power structures remained the same up until England's abolition of slavery. (Book Review)

Marriage during Baba's time was largely driven by polygamy. (F&D)

Baba of Karo - Contributions

Baba of Karo

This article is underdeveloped. It briefly states who Baba is, but fails to expand on Baba's importance. Why is she significant in a historical context? What does she represent? I plan to delve deeper into Baba's significance and also include Mr. Smith's findings on the Hausa people. Although mentioning Mary F. Smith's book is imperative, Smith and her husband's findings are what this article should focus more on. Introducing the book's content is a good place to start. The few sources that are currently listed seem to be reliable.

Sources: (Baba of Karo book by M. F. Smith) (Yale University Press) (Book Review)  (Fiction & Development)

Article Evaluation

Dahomey Amazons

This article previously contained missing citations as well as redundant and overstated sentences which lead it to be delisted from being considered a good article. However, the citations that were added work and are appropriate. Article is written in a neutral tone as any previous bias has been removed. The original article had irrelevant sections that were written out of good faith, but weren't significant to the topic. Additionally, the Disbandment section could be simplified. Rather than going into detail and trying to paint a picture to evoke emotion, the Dahomey Warriors' struggle with adjustment could be simply stated. Current version of the article is well-written and includes relevant sections.