Mojúbàolú Olúfúnké Okome is a Professor of Political Science at Brooklyn College, The City University Of New York, Brooklyn, New York, United States. Her research interests include: Diaspora Studies and Contemporary African Immigration, Globalization and Gender Relations with a focus on Africa within the world economy, Globalization, Politics, Gender and Governance; Sub-Saharan African Political Economy, Democratization and Economic Liberalization.