Edward, Chijioke and Ugwuadu, G and Krisagbedo, Ebere Celina (2012) LINGUISTIC STUDY OF GENDER INEQUALITY IN NIGERIA. Journal of Igbo Language & Linguistics (4). pp. 32-36. ISSN 0598-7518
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Abstract
In this paper, we examine the issue of gender differences in Nigeria as an agency of oppression of females by males—a factor that has stimulated linguistic quests for gender equality in language. This study utilized Lakoff’s framework in underpinning the linguistic differences that marked male–female relationships. The analysis suggests that there are serial forms of linguistic denial and manipulations designed to silence and coerce Nigerian women by their male counterparts. The study also indicates that women sometimes acquiesce to this existing patriarchal linguistic hegemony. Thus, the paper seeks to re-echo the fact that language is a universal possession to which male and female genders should have equal and unfettered access.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | A General Works > AS Academies and learned societies (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Art |
| Depositing User: | Uchenna Eneogwe |
| Date Deposited: | 09 Sep 2025 09:15 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Sep 2025 09:15 |
| URI: | http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5497 |
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