Research Article

A REFLECTION ON THE ROLES OF NIGERIAN FEMALE ACTIVISTS IN CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENTS

ANGELA OLOFU ADEOYE1*, GRACE ATIM2
1 Centre for Conflict Management and Peace Studies, University of Jos
2 Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Abuja.
* Corresponding author: angelalofu@gmail.com
Published: Oct, 2023
DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2023.5xv5fuld
Pages: 144-155

Abstract

Women have been at a disadvantage since the beginning of human history and this is triggered by several prejudices and patriarchal order. Discrimination against women created the concept of feminism as a gender based political and social movement, which advocates for social, political and economic equality and equity for men and women in any given society. Using desk review, the paper reflects on the changing roles of Nigerian women over the years in civil right movements and examines the challenges and prospects vis-à-vis women's rights in Nigeria. The study found evidence of progression in the role of Nigerian women in civil rights movements and it concludes that women have struggled for equality against oppression for centuries and although battles have been won, women are still disproportionally affected by all forms of violence and discrimination in every sphere of life. 

Keywords

Activism marginalisation movements oppression women.

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How to Cite

ADEOYE, A. O., & ATIM, G. (2023). A REFLECTION ON THE ROLES OF NIGERIAN FEMALE ACTIVISTS IN CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENTS. Humanity - Jos Journal Of General Studies, 14(1), 144-155. https://doi.org/10.67862/hjjgs.2023.5xv5fuld

A. O. ADEOYE, and G. ATIM, "A REFLECTION ON THE ROLES OF NIGERIAN FEMALE ACTIVISTS IN CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENTS," Humanity - Jos Journal Of General Studies, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 144-155, October 2023. doi: 10.67862/hjjgs.2023.5xv5fuld

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