GENDER STUDIES EVALUATION IN CHIMAMANDA NGOZIE ADICHIE'S AMERICANAH AND CHIKA UNIGWE'S ON BLACK SISTER'S STREET.

Student: Salome Ihio Adole
Supervisor: Dr Atouoto Kerker
HOD: Prof Moses Tsenongu
Department of English
Arts
Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi

Abstract

The study elevates gender issues in Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie's Americanah and Chike Unigwe's ON BLACK SISTERS STREE. It explores how this novel portraits critique gender role, stereotype and the experiences of women in African Society this analysis Focuses on the character struggle against societal expectations, the impact of patriarchy On their lives, and their attempt to assert agency. The study aims to shed light on the complex intersection of gender, highlighting the authors' exploration of gender inequality, and they need social change. The findings of the study find that the protagonist in the novels illuminates the struggle and the societal pressure faced by women in African societies, highlight the restrictive gender roles and expectations imposed upon them. The study concludes that the impact of patriarchy has great impact on women, and there's every need for social change and gender equality.

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