THE FEMINIST THOUGHTS IN THE WORKS OF ZULU SOFOLA AND EFUA SUTHERLAND

Obiora Eke, Aloy Nnamdi Obika

Abstract


Females usually, without taking notice of it, feel the discontent of the marginalization of the women folk. As a result, they feel the need for a feminist discourse. Directly or indirectly, this philosophy affects some of the women, and even affects the way they appreciate life and things around them.  Female writers are not left out; the need for a feminist discourse is deeply rooted in them, and this at times influences their writings. Even when the female writers have not set out to promote the importance of women in society or the fact that all human beings were created equal with equal rights, they end up, even though it may not be overt, criticizing the marginalization of women by men. This is how this discourse assesses the works of Zulu Sofola and Efua T. Sutherland who are among the most prominent female playwrights in Africa. 

Keywords


Women Folk; Philosophy; feminist discourse and marginalization

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