This study examines the intricate interplay between patriarchal stereotypes and feminine resistance as portrayed in Flora Nwapa's Efuru. By analysing the experiences of the protagonist, Efuru, the research delves into the oppressive mechanisms of patriarchal society and the strategies employed by this woman to challenge and subvert such constraints. Drawing on the feminist theory, the study illuminates how this'> This study examines the intricate interplay between patriarchal stereotypes and feminine resistance as portrayed in Flora Nwapa's Efuru. By analysing the experiences of the protagonist, Efuru, the research delves into the oppressive mechanisms of patriarchal society and the strategies employed by this woman to challenge and subvert such constraints. Drawing on the feminist theory, the study illuminates how this'> Patriarchal Stereotypes And Feminine Resistance In Flora Nwapa’s Efuru

 

Patriarchal Stereotypes and Feminine Resistance in Flora Nwapa’s Efuru


Keyword : Patriarchy Society, Patriarchal Stereotypes, Feminine Resistance, Nwapa’s Efuru


Author(s) : Solomon Awuzie, PhD; Chilenwa Ignatius Metu• & Uche Benedict Uraih, PhD

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This study examines the intricate interplay between patriarchal stereotypes and feminine resistance as portrayed in Flora Nwapa's Efuru. By analysing the experiences of the protagonist, Efuru, the research delves into the oppressive mechanisms of patriarchal society and the strategies employed by this woman to challenge and subvert such constraints. Drawing on the feminist theory, the study illuminates how this novel serves as potent critique of gender inequality, exploring themes of motherhood, marriage, and economic independence. Through a close reading of the texts, the research aims to uncover the complexities of women's lives within patriarchal structures and to appreciate the resilience and agency displayed by the characters in their pursuit of personal fulfillment and autonomy. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural contexts that shape women's experiences, emphasising the importance of recognising and challenging patriarchal norms.

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