A Rereading of the Power Dynamics of Black Women: Perspectives of Buchi Emecheta, an African Feminist with a small ‘f’

Abstract

Feminism as an ideology, philosophy, theory and movement addresses all matters pertinent to women. It celebrates women, their achievements, and their glorious past which have been conveniently concealed by the oppressive structures. It aims to cull out the authoritarian, hypocritical and prejudiced thought pattern and constructions that have been erroneously construed on women in social, cultural, political and literal context, especially to relegate them to the peripheries. Feminism aims to dismantle and debunk all such false notions and work for women empowerment and emancipation. It strives to establish equity for women in par with men in all activities of the society at large. Buchi Emecheta as a renowned novelist addresses the concerns of African women both in Nigeria and Diaspora and emboldens women to devise new plan of actions for heyday.