Thesis (M. A. (English Studies)) -- University of Limpopo / The primary aim of this study is to examine gender stereotypes and their profound impact
on the socialisation of females and males. Further, it analyses the extent to which these
stereotypes inform the relations and interactions between males and females and their
general deportment. Nervous Conditions (1988) by Tsitsi Dangarembga and The Joys of
Motherhood (1994) by Buchi Emecheta are the selected primary fictional texts to be
textually examined and analysed. The study focuses on women oppression,
discrimination, misogyny, sexism, marginalisation and subjugation that flow from gender
socialisation. Furthermore, gender socialisation cultivates in the male a macho sense of
self-importance, privilege, entitlement, invincibility and substantive power. Lastly, the
study seeks to contribute to the body of knowledge about the topical debate on women
emancipation and gender equity transforming patriarchal societies.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:ul/oai:ulspace.ul.ac.za:10386/3748 |
| Date | January 2021 |
| Creators | Mohlamonyane, Ntala Norman |
| Contributors | Abodunrin, O. J. |
| Publisher | University of Limpopo |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | vi, 98 leaves |
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