Nigerian Women in Cultural, Political and Public Spaces

• Autore: Sotunsa Mobolanle
• Pubblicazione: Cham : , : Springer International Publishing AG, , 2024; ©2023
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (290 pages)
• Disciplina: 305.4209669
• Altri autori: YakubuAnthonia Makwemoisa
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Foreword: Nigerian Women in Cultural, Political and Public Spaces -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: Introduction: African Women in Cultural, Political and Public Spaces -- References -- Part I: Nigerian Women in Cultural Spaces -- Chapter 2: Ethno-Cultural Construction of Femininity in Igbo Folklore -- Introduction -- Femininity: A Brief Treatise -- Conceptual and Theoretical Framework: The Conversation -- Methodology -- Anatomisating Selected Igbo Proverbs -- Excavating Naming Practices in Igbo Ethno-Cultural Construct Femininity -- Reinforcing Construction of Ethno-Cultural Femininity in Folksongs and Folktales -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Women as the Unsung Breadwinners in Igbo Cosmology in Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart and Arrow of God -- Introduction -- Cosmology of the Traditional Igbo Society -- Role of Women as Breadwinners -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Women as Agents of Change in Some Dance Traditions of Orogun People of Delta State -- Introduction -- Background of the Orogun People -- Women's Dance(s) in Erosefe Festival in Orogun -- Dance I: Eya Udjọ Dance -- Dance II: Ukere Dance -- Dance III: Ighovwo Dance Performance -- Dance IV: Purification Dance/Rites for the Community -- Literature Review -- Critical Context -- Methodology -- Analysis I: Forms of Female Power in the Dances in Erosefe Festival -- Analysis II: Patterns of Change in the Dance Traditions in Erosefe Festival -- Summary of Findings -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: The Dynamics of Traditional Power Structure: Women, Culture and Leadership in Achebe's Things Fall Apart -- Introduction -- Mimetic Theory -- Woman -- Culture -- Leadership -- Women, Culture and Leadership in Things Fall Apart -- Contemporary Realities. ; Conclusion -- References -- Electronic Newspapers and Online Sources -- Part II: Nigerian Women and Media Engagements -- Chapter 6: Female Engagement and Nollywood in Postmodern Africa -- Introduction -- Female Auteurship and Cinematic Culture in Africa -- Standpoint Theory -- Synopsis of the Video: Wives on Strike -- Analysis -- Conclusion -- References -- Filmography -- Chapter 7: Gender Issues in the Nigerian Public Relations Profession -- Introduction -- The Liberal Feminism Theory -- Women and Leadership -- Factors Affecting Leadership Opportunities for Women in Public Relations -- Methodology -- Key Informants Interviewed (KII) -- Presentation and Discussion of Findings -- Discussion of Major Findings -- Conclusion -- Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 8: Influence of Television Viewing on Eating Disorders Among Female Nigerian Undergraduates of Universities of Jos and Lagos -- Introduction -- Television Influence, Viewing Culture, and Behaviour -- Television Portrayal of the Thin Ideal, Body Image Dissatisfaction, Self-Esteem, and Anorexia -- Information Processing Theory -- The Social Learning Theory -- Methodology -- Research Hypotheses -- Hypothesis One -- Interpretation -- Hypothesis Two -- Interpretation -- Hypothesis Three -- H0: Anorexia is not significantly present among Nigerian female undergraduates as a result of their effort to be like the thin ideal promoted on TV. Chi-Square Test -- Interpretation -- Decision Rule -- Decision -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 9: Audience Perception of the Role of Culture and Media in Gender Stereotypes in Nigerian Television Commercials -- Introduction -- Sex, Gender, and Stereotypes -- Advertising and Female Gender Stereotypes -- Culture and Advertising: Influencer of Each Other -- Perception Theory -- Methodology -- Data Presentation and Analysis -- Discussion. ; Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: ICT as a Tool for Women's Empowerment -- Introduction -- ICT and the Empowerment of African Women -- Benefits of ICT -- ICT and Women Upgrade -- Mobile Phone as a Tool for Women Empowerment -- Methodology -- Report Analysis -- Demographic Details -- Descriptive Statistics -- Test of the Effect of ICT on Women Empowerment -- Frequency of Use of ICT Tools and Its Effect on Women's Work/Business -- Frequency of Use of ICT Tools and Their Effect on Women's Education/Health -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- Part III: African Women and Legal Frameworks -- Chapter 11: Towards Women's Career Advancements: The Banality of Recognition of Marital Rape in Nigeria -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Arguments in Favour of Marital Rape Exemptions -- The Idea of Inferred Consent -- Marital Solitude -- Protection of the Marriage Institution -- Lack of Evidence -- Impediments to Criminalization of Marital Rape -- Non-consensual Sexual Approaches of the Husband Are Not Classified as a Legal Wrong -- Withdrawal of Consent by the Wife Is Not a Good Ground for Divorce -- Non-recognition of Marital Rape as an Infringement of Fundamental Rights -- Cultural Views -- Religious Beliefs -- Level of Illiteracy Among Nigerian Women -- Lack of Awareness of Women's Health and Reproductive Rights -- Lack of Report to the Appropriate Authorities -- Aftermath of Marital Rape on Women's Career Progression -- The Legal Framework -- The Criminal Code -- The Penal Code -- Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act -- The Armed Forces Act -- Sharia Penal Code Law -- Recommendations -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 12: Leadership and Gender Diversity on Corporate Board in Nigeria -- Introduction -- Legal Framework of Companies in Nigeria -- Gender Representation on Corporate Board: Evidence from Literature. ; Relationship Between Gender Diversity and Performance of Companies -- Challenges to Board Gender Diversity -- Corporate Board Gender Diversity in Nigeria -- Board Gender Diversity in Nigeria: Results from Empirical Study -- Survey 1 to Determine the Most Crucial Factor(s) Responsible for Poor Female Representation on Corporate Boards in Nigeria -- Survey Design -- Study Population -- Collection of Data -- Data Analysis -- Data on Board Composition from Companies Listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange -- Sample and Data Collection -- Data Analysis and Findings from Table 12.1 -- Data Analysis and Findings from Table 12.2 -- Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations -- Appendix: Survey Question -- Gender Representation on Corporate Boards in Nigeria -- References -- Chapter 13: Customary Law of Succession in Nigeria: Rethinking the Legal Status of Women -- Introduction -- Succession Under Customary Law -- The Concept of Succession -- The Mode of Distribution of Real Property -- Rules Guiding the Distribution of Intestate Estate in Nigeria -- Customary Succession of Women in Eastern Nigeria -- Customary Law Succession of Women in Western Nigeria -- Customary Law Succession of Women in Northern Nigeria -- Protecting Wives and Females Rights in Intestate Succession -- Safeguarding the Rights of Women/Females in Intestate Estate -- Effective and Efficient Administration of Inheritance -- Limitations to Rights to Make a Will -- Information Gathering and Monitoring from Another Clime -- Reasons for Disinheritance of Widows and Wives the Estates, Titles, and Stool -- Conclusion -- Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 14: The Objectives of Gender Studies in Translation -- Introduction -- The Relevance of Gender Studies in Translation -- Historical Background of Women Participation in Translation -- Reasons for Manipulations in Translation. ; Processes of Alterations and Adaptations in Translation -- Discussions on Practical Translators -- References -- Chapter 15: Social Media Re-victimization and Stigmatization of Sexual Assault Victims: Exploring the Representation and Social Reactions of Sexual Assault Cases in Nigeria -- Introduction -- Hypotheses -- Social Movements, Digital Activism and Information on Sexual Assault -- Methodology -- Unit of Data Analysis -- Findings and Test of Hypotheses -- Decision Rule -- Narrative Analysis of the In-Depth Interview -- Summary of Findings -- Conclusion -- Recommendations -- References.
• Titolo autorizzato: Nigerian Women in Cultural, Political and Public Spaces
• ISBN: 3-031-40582-X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910767531103321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Gender and Cultural Studies in Africa and the Diaspora Series