READING IRENE SALAMI'S THE QUEEN SISTERS FROM THE FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE

This paper examines the situation of women who are subjugated, oppressed and dominated by men due to persistent cultural stereotypes, religious abuses and patriarchal societal structures in which economic, political and social powers are controlled by men. This is evidenced in The Queen Sisters. The attainment of gender equality is not only seen as human right issues, but as a prerequisite for the achievement of sustainable development. Thus, to respond to the challenges of gender inequalities, an analysis of Irene Salami's The Queen Sisters places women in a position where they can stand up for themselves and challenge the activities of the men who have consigned them to the corner. There is need to recognize gender issues as central to and critical to achieving women gender equality. This paper uses the feminist approach and was carried out through the library research, using books, journals and other print materials for critical discourse.