CHINESE AND IGBO PROVERBS: ANALYSIS OF SEXISM

Okafor Miracle Uzochukwu, Ikegwuonu Chinkamso Chinyelu

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Proverbs  exist  in  every  nation’s  language  and  it  is  one  of  the  vehicles  carrying  her  culture. Proverbs do not only reflect people's ideas and thoughts but also preserve their world  view  and  values  in  traditional  society.  This  paper  analyzes  sexism  found  in  Chinese and Igbo proverbs. Prejudice or discrimination against women exists in both Chinese  and  Igbo  proverbs,  mainly  on  female  social  status,  marriage,  cultural  responsibility,  behavior,  and  personality.  Some  of  these  proverbs  intend  to  portray  women as weak, chattering, gossipers, nosy, and of low social status. Others emphasize that women have bad-temperament and are acrimonious, which are not easy to cope with, and if women are in charge, things will be out of order. In marriage, the husband dominates and dictates the fate of the wife. The reasons for gender discrimination in Igbo and Chinese are due to cultural/traditional values, socio-economic development, gender   identity,   and   physiological   factors.   However,   due   to   globalization   and   awareness creation, there are trends in female gender consciousness and awakening in China and Nigeria.

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