ABSTRACT: This study examined Enemies of their own: Female characters in Nawal El Saadawi’s Woman at Point Zero and Rebeka Njau’s Ripples in the Pool. Feminism in Africa has occupied a very sensitive position in African literature as feminist writers have contributed to its growth through their writings. However, looking into these different feminists’ writings one…
Abstract: The research work examined female socio-cultural and religious problems in Nawal El Saadawi’s woman at point zero and Mariama Ba’s so long a letter. Over the years, the challenges facing the female folk is that of cultural and religious problems. It is also discovered that, several cultural practices affects the females. As examined by…
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study The struggle for women’s right began in the 18th century during the period of intense intellectual activity known as the Age of Enlightenment. These women accepted their fate without resistance because of the obnoxious and socio-cultural practices. In the same vein, female children are accorded inferior roles…