IGBO FEMALE IN IGBO LITERARY TEXTS AND IGBO FEMALE LITERARY WRITERS

THE ISSUE OF MARGINALIZATION

Abstract

While the presence of men made itself concretely felt in Igbo language as far back as 1933. Igbo women would not publish a literary work until after four decades. This paper will trace the history of Igbo female writers and throw light on the sources of hindrances that Igbo female literary writers encounter. It will also examine the focus of Igbo female literary artists and determine whether they have used their works to project the interest of the Igbo female or not. The problems that the Igbo female writers encounter will also be considered. Finally, suggestions on how they can improve their lot towards a better achievement for the Igbo female image and interest, and for a better democratic experience and greater developmental achievement in Igbo society and Nigeria, as a whole will be discussed.