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Blessing Diala-Ogamba - Visions of Womanhood in Contemporary African Literature, Inbunden

Inbunden, Engelska, 2021

Visions of Womanhood in Contemporary African Literature

Av Blessing Diala-Ogamba

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Through an analysis of historical and contemporary literature, Visions of Womanhood in Contemporary African Literature argues that African women were not relegated to the background in African society until after colonization. Blessing Diala-Ogamba analyzes the history of women’s roles in African society through oral stories and biographies to show how colonialization worked to oppress women in Africa and explores the ways contemporary African literature confronts and works to overcome its colonial past. Using works by authors such as Akachi Adimora Ezeigbo, Lilian Masitera, Nawal El Sadaawi, Lauretta Ncgobo, Sembene Ousmane, and many others, Diala-Ogamba reveals the consistent progression of women and their roles in African novels and society.
Produktinformation
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2021-09-28
  • Mått: 158 x 231 x 21 mm
  • Vikt: 476 g
  • Format: Inbunden
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 186
  • Förlag: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
  • Medarbetare: Chioma Carol Opara
  • ISBN: 9781793644381
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Blessing Diala-Ogamba, is professor of English at Coppin State University.

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An innovative and compelling interpretation of the growing representation of women in literary texts and movies produced by African female and male genders. Refreshingly authentic and theoretically well-grounded, Visions of Womanhood embodies the accentuation of the African woman from patriarchal victimhood to female agency, individuality, vibrancy, assertiveness, and self-worth through education, socialization, consciousness-raising, and diligence. This expansive and invaluable contribution to the growing trends in African literature, gender studies, and film studies is highly recommended.

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