Intergenerational transmission of feminist indigenous knowledge in Nigeria: A study of cultural continuity and change

The intergenerational transmission of feminist indigenous knowledge (FIK) in Nigeria represents a critical area of study that explores the mechanisms through which traditional feminist values, practices, and wisdom are passed down through generations, ensuring continuity while adapting to societal changes. The study provides insight into FIK, then explores its historical continuity of FIK, the role of women as custodians and transmitters of FIK in Nigeria, and critical historical events among feminists in Nigeria that have influenced cultural change and continuity and the contemporary continuity and change. The study adopted a qualitative approach. Five Nigerian Indigenous women from Osun State purposively participated in this study. Osun State is rich in Yoruba cultural traditions, especially about FIK. The semi-structured interview guide was used to generate the data, which was analyzed thematically. The study concluded that FIK remains vital in Nigeria's cultural and social fabric. Still, its future transmission faces significant challenges, requiring deliberate efforts to sustain its relevance.