Gender and Subaltern Studies in the 21 Century, Nigeria: An- Overview
Abstract
However, in any case it would be quite convincing to point out that sequel to the realization of the fact that these two interwoven fields of academic study entitled “Gender and Subaltern studies in the 21st Century, Nigeria: An overview” are not only newly developed fields of knowledge, but contributory to human’s intellectual advancement that are equally and currently gathering momentum and as well gaining a special priority at National and International levels. Further to the above, for a proper comprehension of the focus, motives, validity, relevance, impact and some major challenges associated with this subject matter of study. Therefore, it could be appropriate to state that there are some factors that necessitated this study to be carried out with the sole aim of proffering a solution to the challenges confronting these respective disciplines under review. In the course of conducting this scholarly work both quantitative and qualitative techniques have been used. A multitude number of recent past studies conducted both published and unpublished sources were consulted for a proper historical analysis and reconstruction to be made accordingly. In any event, it is of great relevance and importance to point out that among the major challenges militating against the progress of the disciplines during the period under review include; gender inequality, modern educational development crises, artificially evolved commercial, economic, kidnapping for ransom and banditry activities to state but a few. In a similar development, the study has also examined a profile of some first generation of scholars of Sulbarten studies and their intellectual contributions to the knowledge of the field which has as well been drawn into light. Other related aspects of subaltern studies which the study explored include; Subalternists’ write-ups, agitations, incisive and constructive criticisms on massive scale for the well-being of the marginalize
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