ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND GENDER ISSUES IN NIGERIA
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This paper examines the English Language and Gender Issues in Nigeria. The term gender has come to be associated with many terminologies such as gender identity, gender distinction, gender role, gender studies and gender conventions in an attempt to bring out a range of differences between men and women. Specifically, the paper focuses on gender communication in English Language as a way of highlighting gender differences in communication. In this connection, attempt is made to show how language reflects the difference in social status between genders. Certain communication practices which reflect notions about gender and also create concepts of genders will be discussed. The supposed social and cultural constructions of masculinities and femininities can best be assessed in the context of language activities where it could be determined whether women process it differently. The challenges that women face due to the issue of gender in the Nigeria society will also be highlighted.
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