The Trajectory of Rape in A Man’s World of Dominion and The Steadying Force of A Black Woman in Buchi Emecheta’s The Family

S. Selvakumar, Dr. S. Joseph Arul Jayraj

Abstract


      Violence unleashed on women by the patriarchy in all realms of life is beyond anyone’s comprehension. The harassment that women undergo for ages has been either not registered in literature or concealed conveniently to present a picture that all is well with women. Feminism as a political and philosophical theory delves in detail into issues that really matter as far as women’s growth and empowerment is concerned. It paves the way for constructing strategies, establishing movements for women’s emancipation, dismantling myths and prejudices construed on women, unmasking the double standard attitude of male chauvinism and auguring heyday for women in social, cultural, educational and political sphere. It does not call for a construction of society where women would dictate and decide, rather aims to build up an inclusive society where both men and women can enjoy rights and privileges in equity, work together and celebrate life respecting and safeguarding every individual’s freedom.


Keywords


Education, Patriarchy, Racism, Rape, and Violence.

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