Benue State University, Makurdi

A Gender Analysis Of Helon Habila's Travellers

Maasuur Demian Deakaa & Terhemba Hwande

Abstract

Gender issues encompass a wide range of challenges and inequalities faced by women and girls in various aspects of their lives. While, significant progress has been made in recent years, many issues persist rooted in culture and tradition. It is in this light that researchers must continue to fight this menace. This paper is borne out of this conception and attempt has been made to tackle this menace through a literary analysis of Habila's novel which exposes and educates his readers of the need to treat people well irrespective of their sexes. The paper employs a thematic analysis of the text as well as character portrayal which expose the ills of gender inequality as they affect the people of the novel. With this exposition, the general public is advised to desist from issues that are inimical to the relationship between the sexes. Using the framework of Feminism, it is discovered that mischief makers rely on culture and tradition to maltreat the female gender, a habit which we must desist from.

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