Projection Of The Girl-Child In Nigerian Children S Literature A Study Of Selected Works Of Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo And Mabel Segun

📄 Project Abstract

The thrust of this dissertation examines the projection of the girl-child in Nigerian childrens literature, using Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbos The Prize and Seyi's Strong Voice alongside Mabel Seguns My Father's Daughter and My Mother's Daughter. The research aims at exploring new ways to reintegrate the girl-child into private and public sphere that is devoid of stereotype and under representation. As a result of this, liberal feminist theory is used to question the underline assumption of the projection of girl-child in the Nigerian childrens literature. This research employs the use of qualitative research method of gathering information. This method enables the researcher to discover that the manner in which the girl-child is portrayed has either positive or negative impact on the child readers approach, consciousness, perception and disposition of gender appropriate behaviour. In addition, it is discovered that children who are very impressionable should be exposed early in life to the...