A Polygynous World, a Woman's Voice: Exploring Female Experience in Mariama Ba's So Long a Letter.

The article explores the woman's voice and female experience within a polygynous society in Mariama Ba's novel "So Long a Letter." It analyzes the nature of gender discrimination that pervades Senegalese society and the influence of patriarchal norms and culture, religious and traditional practices...

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Publicado en:	Women's Studies Vol. 54; no. 1; pp. 18 - 39
Autor principal:	Bolat, Eren
Formato:	Literary Criticism
Publicado:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan/Feb2025
Materias:	So Long a Letter (Book) Bâ, Mariama Sex discrimination against women Patriarchy Polygamy Subordination (Psychology) Psychological resilience 21st century (Literary period)
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Sumario:	The article explores the woman's voice and female experience within a polygynous society in Mariama Ba's novel "So Long a Letter." It analyzes the nature of gender discrimination that pervades Senegalese society and the influence of patriarchal norms and culture, religious and traditional practices on the subordinate position of African women. It examines the resistance and resilience of Senegalese woman Ramatoulaye against oppressive circumstances and standards.