This study tried to investigate the prevalent patriarchal practices in Nigerian cultures and
how they could be curbed via children's literature. Patriarchy is generally accepted and …

This paper explores the need for cultural shifts in Igbo society where cultural practices
perpetuate gender discrimination, violating women's dignity and rights which in turn hinder …

The need to correct the misrepresentation and distortion of the image of women gave
impetus to women’ s writing. However, with the emergence of women’ s writings …

This paper investigated and analyzed the female oppression in Igbo novel, using survey
research method. The study examined various ways in which patriarchy and female …

In most African traditional societies, women are generally epitomized as weak and hence
are subjected to marginalization, deprivation, oppression, humiliation and subjugation as …