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International Journal on Studies in English Language and Literature
Volume 6, Issue 11, 2018, Page No: 22-30

The Male Child Syndrome in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Fiction

Prof. Laure Clemence Capo-Chichi Zanou1*, Dr Celestin Gbaguidi2, Hubert kpavode3

Universite d'Abomey-Calavi, Benin.

Citation : Laure Clemence Capo-Chichi Zanou, Dr Celestin Gbaguidi, Hubert kpavode, The Male Child Syndrome in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Fiction International Journal on Studies in English Language and Literature 2018, 6(11) : 22-30.

Abstract

In African societies, the birth of a baby boy is an occasion of great rejoicing. Many people prefer to have a baby boy than have a baby girl. My objective in undertaking such a research work is to investigate the reasons why people long for male children and not for female ones and the consequences it has on their lives. The feminist literary theory is applied to carry out the work. I have discovered that guaranteeing one's place, immortalising one's bloodline and inheritance laws lead people to look for baby boys.


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