Reimaging Akwa-Cross Women of Nigeria in the Context of Egalitarian Communication.

Abstract:

The study examines one area in which African woman of Akwa-Cross of South-South Nigeria has been made to believe her opinion does not count: The idea that a woman has no religion and its impact on her and society. The research used questionnaire to generate data from 100 men and 100 women within Calabar, Cross River State Capital, and Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Capital. Both cities have common social demographics. Additionally, personal interviews were conducted to generate data from 10 men and 10 women who live in rural areas of the two states. The study adopts egalitarianism, cultivation and hegemony theories. Research findings revealed that about 70% of married women have had their faith decided by their spouses – even against their will. As a way forward, the study recommends that our media narratives concerning importance of men and women in society should be rooted in egalitarian communication, which highlights equality of men and women in matters of opinion and decision making. Keywords: egalitarian, Afro-woman, Akwa-Cross, and cultural hegemony.