Two Peas in a Pod: Constructing Gender Within the Feminist Discourse

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  • Oriola O. Oyewole Senior Research Fellow, Lex Lata Centre for International Law and Constitutionalism in Nigeria. PhD in international Criminal Law, Anglia Ruskin University, LLM International Legal Studies, Newcastle University Author

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https://doi.org/10.55662/CLRJ.2022.808

Keywords:

Gender Equality, Patriarchy, Feminism

Abstract

Over the years, the concept of feminism has witnessed an expansion. Set against this background, this paper critically explores feminism in Africa, especially Nigeria. In addition, it examines the distinction between the western perception of feminism and African perspectives on feminism by highlighting the marked differences between the contexts. The paper argues that the progress of feminism in Nigeria is piecemeal because of cultural barriers and strict adherence to native laws and customs. Furthermore, the paper appraises the proliferation of different thoughts on feminism, findings reveal that the concept of feminism has been overstretched beyond its meaning. This study uses a qualitative research method to investigate the development of feminism.

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Published

09-07-2022

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How to Cite

Oyewole, Oriola O. “Two Peas in a Pod: Constructing Gender Within the Feminist Discourse”. Commonwealth Law Review Journal, vol. 8, July 2022, pp. 437-66, https://doi.org/10.55662/CLRJ.2022.808.

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