The impact of colonialism on the identities of the colonized remains a complex and often contested issue, especially regarding African women’s imposed and internalized identities. In particular, the complexity of identity, among other issues, is a significant phenomenon that has become prominent among Postcolonial writers who try to express their repulsion to the colonially imposed identity. This book, therefore, explores how Buchi Emecheta, an African novelist, portrays fellow African women’s identity in Second-Class Citizen (1974) during the postcolonial period from feminist theoretical viewpoints. The book critically analyzes how hybridity, ethnicity, race, and gender roles shape the identity narratives of African women. The analysis explores the themes of internalized oppression, cultural displacement, and resistance through characters, particularly Adah. Key findings reveal how societal structures perpetuate inequalities and force women to grapple with their sense of self in the face of racial and gender discrimination. This work appeals to scholars and students of postcolonial studies, feminist theory, African literature, and those interested in the ongoing effects of colonialism on identity formation.
