Women and Patriarchy in Recent Feminist Writings: A Study of Selected Works by Zaynab Alkali
1 Department of English, Faculty of Arts, University of Jos, Nigeria.
* Corresponding author: glofwangs1@yahoo.com
* Corresponding author: glofwangs1@yahoo.com
Abstract
Patriarchal moulded structures inhibit the growth and
self-actualisation of the woman. In most societies, the
woman is seen as the 'the Other Sex' who is meant to
behave in a circumscribed way. However, in recent times,
women have broken the wall of patriarchy and have
moved from the margin to the centre where they control
and take full responsibility for their actions. Thus, using
the selected works of Zaynab Alklali, this paper discusses
the position of the women in modern African society.
Adopting the African feminist theory as the framework –
which is geared towards entrenching partnership,
harmonious living and complementarity between the
sexes – the paper examines the aspects of patriarchal
society that inhibits the woman and the conscious efforts
she makes toward breaking the barrier. The study
concludes that although the women in the texts challenge
the norms and beliefs that are detrimental to their
emotional and physical wellbeing, they still partner with
the men in ensuring mutual and peaceful co-existence.
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How to Cite
A, F. G. (2017). Women and Patriarchy in Recent Feminist Writings: A Study of Selected Works by Zaynab Alkali. Humanity - Jos Journal Of General Studies, 9(1), 134-140. https://doi.org/10.67862/hjjgs.2017.6g71a01c
F. G. A, "Women and Patriarchy in Recent Feminist Writings: A Study of Selected Works by Zaynab Alkali," Humanity - Jos Journal Of General Studies, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 134-140, December 2017. doi: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.6g71a01c
