DYNAMICS AND IMPLICATIONS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN RAZINAT MOHAMMED'S A LOVE LIKE A WOMAN'S AND OTHER STORIES
1 Department of English, University of Jos
2 Department of English University of Jos
* Corresponding author: kesuwoa@unijos.edu.ng
2 Department of English University of Jos
* Corresponding author: kesuwoa@unijos.edu.ng
Abstract
Gender-based violence is one of the most oppressive forms
of gender inequality, posing a fundamental barrier to the
equal participation of women and men in social, economic,
and political spheres. Gender-based violence (GBV) has
increasingly gained global attention over the past years.
Focused studies continue to be conducted in African
countries to understand the nature, prevalence, causes and
consequences of GBV in all spheres of life. Cultural taboos
and restrictions in some societies have subjected women to
exploitation, oppression and subjugation. Although genderbased violence against women is widely discouraged,
unequal power relations between sexes still linger. Thus, the
study explores the dynamics and implications of genderbased violence in Razinat Mohammed's A Love Like a
Woman's and Other Stories (2006), depicting its various facets
and consequences. The theoretical framework is situated on
the African feminist theory and Psychoanalytic theory,
which aids in understanding the intentions of the authors in
the texts, and mirroring how society, traditions, and religious
doctrines contribute to gender-based violence. The study
explores the different forms of violence, including physical,
psychological, sexual, and socio-economic abuse that
disproportionately affect marginalised populations.
Qualitative textual analysis is the methodology employed
for the study, using the primary texts selected and other
secondary texts that are relevant. The study finds that
gender-based violence is deeply rooted in unequal power
dynamics between genders and can be manifested in various
forms, highlighting the detrimental effects on survivors'
physical and mental well-being, education, and social
integration. The study concludes by advocating for further
research, policy initiatives, and collective action to combat
gender-based violence. The study also recommends the
involvement of government, civil society organisations, and
individuals in creating safe and inclusive societies where
everyone has equal rights, dignity, and freedom from
violence.
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How to Cite
KESUWO, A. K., & DESHI, P. A. (2025). DYNAMICS AND IMPLICATIONS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN RAZINAT MOHAMMED'S A LOVE LIKE A WOMAN'S AND OTHER STORIES. Humanity - Jos Journal Of General Studies, 16(1), 30-39. https://doi.org/10.67862/hjjgs.2025.rt3i86ge
A. K. KESUWO, and P. A. DESHI, "DYNAMICS AND IMPLICATIONS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN RAZINAT MOHAMMED'S A LOVE LIKE A WOMAN'S AND OTHER STORIES," Humanity - Jos Journal Of General Studies, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 30-39, January 2025. doi: 10.67862/hjjgs.2025.rt3i86ge
