Title:
SOCIAL INJUSTICES AND EXPLOITATION OF ARABIC WOMEN THAT DEPICT GENDER INEQUALITIES IN THREE SELECTED LITERARY WORKS OF THE NAWAL EL SAADAWI

Authors:
Naomi Wachera Wambui and Dr. Margret Njoki Mwihia, Kenya

Abstract:
This paper sought to analyse social injustices and exploitation of Arab women which is one of the problems that have remained constant in the Arabic society. Nawaal El Saadawi narrative accounts of this problem have progressed to accompany social, political and cultural shifts domestically and internationally. The study applied the theory of narrative construction as propounded by (Ricouer, 1984, Labov and Waletzky, 1967). A qualitative research design was adopted in the study. Textual analysis was used as the method of analyzing the selected texts. Purposive sampling was used in selecting these texts, to form the target population of the study. Data was collected through checklists. The findings of the study revealed that social exploitation and injustices are depicted in terms of patriarchy and patriarchal dominance; gender discrimination and gender role; female oppression; sexual harassment, abuse and rape; prostitution and extramarital relations. The study recommends that for a more liberal society that would ensure both genders are treated equally and the political system should come up with reforms that ensure gender equality in the society. It is hoped that the study adds knowledge to the present discourse on Arabic literature, studies on women and gender.