Jane Bakaluba

Jane Bakaluba (born 1939 in Kampala, also known as Jane Jägers in which she contrasts traditional and westernised women.

Contribution

She published novels in Luganda language such as Nampewo agenda mu somero in 2013. She addresses cross-cultural conflicts and some challenges faced by women in the society with conservative views on women roles through her writing. This contributed to female identity and space in broader discussions.

Her book Honeymoon for Three (1975) is often used for academic studies of African Women's literature to analyze themes of gender, modernity, cultural identity and the value placed on aspects like virginity in traditional marriage.

Selected publications Honeymoon for Three (1975, East African Publishing House)