Paper Title
The Influence of Societal Norms and Patriarchal Structures on Female Solidarity in Blossoms Of The Savannah By Henry Ole Kulet and The River And The Source by Margaret Ogolla.
Article Identifiers
: Authors
Keywords
Patriarchal, Women, Solidarity, Societal, Norms, Empowerment
Abstract
Patriarchal systems, prevalent in both global and African societies, establish male dominance over social, economic, and political spheres. As societies developed, these gender roles became more fixed. Men were seen as the leaders in the community, making important decisions and participating in public life, while women were confined to domestic chores, taking care of the family and the home. Harmful practices like child marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM) persist within patriarchal contexts, further deepening the plight of women. However, amidst these challenges, women have come together in solidarity, supporting one another emotionally, socially, and politically. Societal and patriarchal influence remains to be a key factor towards achieving this goal. This study looks into how the societal norms and patriarchal structure promote or deter women solidarity in the society. The research was guided by feminist theory, the third wave. Being a qualitative study, descriptive research design was employed so as to describe the phenomenon of patriarchy in the wake of women solidarity. Purposive sampling was used to select two literary texts; Blossoms of the Savannah by Henry Ole Kulet and The River and the Source by Margaret Ogolla. The researcher conducted an intensive reading to identify excerpts which relate to the study’s objectives, and which later underwent thematic analyses. The findings indicate that despite their resilience and mutual support, societal expectations perpetuate divisions among women, highlighting the ongoing struggle against patriarchal structures that undermine female solidarity and individual agency. Their resilience not only supports individual empowerment but also fosters a community ethos that values women’s agency and leadership, and forges a path towards greater autonomy and gender equality within their community.
Downloads
How To Cite (APA)
Vivian Jeptum, & Dr. Margaret Njoki Mwihia (August-2024). The Influence of Societal Norms and Patriarchal Structures on Female Solidarity in Blossoms Of The Savannah By Henry Ole Kulet and The River And The Source by Margaret Ogolla.. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 9(8), b161-b167. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2408111.pdf
Issue
Volume 9 Issue 8, August-2024
Pages : b161-b167
Other Publication Details
Paper Reg. ID: IJNRD_225870
Published Paper Id: IJNRD2408111
Downloads: 000122063
Research Area: Social Science and HumanitiesÂ
Author Type: Foreign Author
Country: Baraton, Kapsabet, Kenya
Published Paper PDF: https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2408111.pdf
Published Paper URL: https://ijnrd.org/viewpaperforall?paper=IJNRD2408111
About Publisher
Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT(IJNRD)
UGC CARE JOURNAL PUBLICATION | ISSN: 2456-4184 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.76 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
An International Scholarly Open Access Journal, Peer-Reviewed, Refereed Journal Impact Factor 8.76 Calculate by Google Scholar and Semantic Scholar | AI-Powered Research Tool, Multidisciplinary, Monthly, Multilanguage Journal Indexing in All Major Database & Metadata, Citation Generator
Publisher: IJNRD (IJ Publication) Janvi Wave | IJNRD.ORG | IJNRD.COM | IJPUB.ORG
Copyright & License
© 2025 — Authors hold the copyright of this article. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. and The Open Definition.
You are free to share, adapt, and redistribute the material, provided proper credit is given to the original author. 🛡️ Disclaimer: The content, data, and findings in this article are based on the authors’ research and have been peer-reviewed for academic purposes only. Readers are advised to verify all information before practical or commercial use. The journal and its editorial board are not liable for any errors, losses, or consequences arising from its use.
Publication Timeline
Article Preview: View Full Paper
Call For Paper
IJNRD is a Scholarly Open Access, Peer-Reviewed, Refereed, and UGC CARE Journal Publication with a High Impact Factor of 8.76 (calculated by Google Scholar & Semantic Scholar | AI-Powered Research Tool). It is a Multidisciplinary, Monthly, Low-Cost, and Transparent Peer Review Journal Publication that adheres to the UGC CARE 2025 Peer-Reviewed Journal Policy and aligns with Scopus Journal Publication standards to ensure the highest level of research quality and credibility.
IJNRD offers comprehensive Journal Publication Services including indexing in all major databases and metadata repositories, Digital Object Identifier (Crossref DOI) assignment for each published article with additional fees, citation generation tools, and full Open Access visibility to enhance global research reach and citation impact.
The INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (IJNRD) aims to advance applied, theoretical, and experimental research across diverse academic and professional fields. The journal promotes global knowledge exchange among researchers, developers, academicians, engineers, and practitioners, serving as a trusted platform for innovative, peer-reviewed journal publication and scientific collaboration.
Indexing Coverage: Google Scholar, SSRN, ResearcherID-Publons, Semantic Scholar (AI-Powered Research Tool), Microsoft Academic, Academia.edu, arXiv.org, ResearchGate, CiteSeerX, ResearcherID (Thomson Reuters), Mendeley, DocStoc, ISSUU, Scribd, and many other recognized academic repositories.
How to submit the paper?
By Our website
Click Here to Submit Paper Online
You can now publish your research in IJNRD. IJNRD is a Transparent Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal Publication (Refereed Journal), aligning with New UGC and UGC CARE recommendations.
For more details, refer to the official notice: UGC Public Notice
Submit Paper Online
Important Dates for Current issue
Paper Submission Open For: November 2025
Current Issue: Volume 10 | Issue 11 | November 2025
Impact Factor: 8.76
Last Date for Paper Submission: Till 30-Nov-2025
Notification of Review Result: Within 1-2 Days after Submitting paper.
Publication of Paper: Within 01-02 Days after Submititng documents.
Frequency: Monthly (12 issue Annually).
Journal Type: IJNRD is an International Peer-reviewed, Refereed, and Open Access Journal with Transparent Peer Review as per the new UGC CARE 2025 guidelines, offering low-cost multidisciplinary publication with Crossref DOI and global indexing.
Subject Category: Research Area
Call for Paper: More Details
Approval, Licenses and Indexing: More Details
