INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (IJAHSS)
REVERSING THE POWER DYNAMICS: CRITICAL EXPLORATION OF GENDER EQUITY IN NAOMI ALDERMAN’S THE POWER
E-ISSN: 2579-048X
P-ISSN: 6774-5001
DOI: https://iigdpublishers.com/article/732
In Naomi Alderman's speculative fiction novel, The Power, traditional gender power dynamics are subverted, offering a profound exploration of gender equity. This study critically examines the novel's depiction of a world where women suddenly develop the ability to release electrical jolts from their fingertips, allowing them to dominate and control society. Through a feminist lens, this analysis reveals the complexities of power, resistance, and social change, highlighting the ways in which gender equity can be both achieved and compromised.
Azan Baba James PhD & Idris Muhammad Ladan PhD
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