RADICAL FEMINISM IN CHIKA UNIGWE'S THE MIDDLE DAUGHTER AND IGBA OGBOLE'S MATILDA
Abstract
This study examines the representation of radical feminism in Chika Unigwe’s The Middle Daughter and Igba Ogbole’s Matilda, focusing on how both texts challenge patriarchal structures and foreground women’s agency. Through a comparative analysis, the research highlights the ways in which the protagonists resist cultural oppression, reclaim identity, and assert autonomy in male‑dominated spaces. The paper situates these narratives within the broader discourse of Nigerian feminist literature, emphasizing how radical feminist thought is employed as a tool of resistance and transformation. Ultimately, the study underscores the significance of these works in expanding feminist literary criticism in Africa and in amplifying voices that demand social change and gender justice.
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