Topic > Chimamanda Egalitarianism - 2017

Furthermore, this indicates that the work of Caribbean feminists is directly related to their efforts to make life better for women and minority groups. The experiences of both genders in Caribbean and Nigerian societies have similarities and differences, that is, the construction of femininity and masculinity in both societies is characterized by severe power struggles. Furthermore, the struggles in which gender roles are associated with public and private spheres, politics, leadership and industrial sectors have not transformed in any significant way. While the Caribbean has seen some level of moderation in the gendered construction of femininity, here in Jamaica, a serious disparity between men and women still exists. And these constructions are more often than not fueled by other oppressive constructions such as social class, color, race, and even geographic location. Likewise, the Caribbean idea of ​​feminism became a challenge because, like Nigeria, people were under the impression that such a movement developed around breaking down the norms of motherhood, family and the idea of ​​being a wife. The feminist intent is to empower women to achieve