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From Respect to Insult: The Rise of Derogatory Language in Yoruba Discourse in Aditu Olodumare by D.O Fagunwa. Ebruphiyo Mamomo Ekanem; Babatunde Bamidele Oyesanya
Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi Dialektika Kontemporer Vol 14, No 1 (2026)
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The Yoruba society, historically, constitutes respect through ‘’èdè ìwà’’ (language and character) that shows honor, politeness and correction, However, contemporary Yoruba discourse shows a marked rise in derogatory / vitriolic utterances or expressions, from parental discipline to youth peer interaction. Existing scholars identified gender bias in proverbs and observes that insults are now fashionable among the younger speakers by which corrective insults became casual slang. Thus, this act begins to weaken the Yoruba traditional language community and institutions. Yet, few or no study have not explained why the sociolinguistic process by which corrective insults became casual slangs, nor the role of weakened traditional institutions in this shift. Using Fairclough’s (2013) theory on Critical Discourse Analysis, this article is filling a gap by drawing a critical discourse analysis, that examines some derogatory expressions purposively selected from Aditu Olodumare by D. O Fagunwa. Analysis reveals three interlocking mechanisms: normalization of identity-based parental insults, collapse of age-grade sanctions on speech, and digital amplification through derogatory language / cruise culture. The article is also poised to expose that Yoruba is undergoing a value shift in language discourse / conversation, not merely lexical change, which indeed calls for family-based language socialization and institutional documentation in order to preserve dignity, respect, and politeness in the Yoruba cultural heritage.
Ecofeminism in Djaïli Amadou Amal’s Cœur du Sahel: An Exploration of Gendered Dimensions of Climate Change and Environmental Degradation Ebruphiyo Mamomo Ekanem
Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi Dialektika Kontemporer Vol 14, No 1 (2026)
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The relationship between environmental hazards and the subjugation of women is a major area of reflection in ecofeminism, a movement that links the exploitation of nature to the oppression of the feminine gender. Ecofeminism critiques the patriarchal association of women with nature, which has historically been used to justify the exploitation of both. This article examines ecofeminism in Djaïli Amadou Amal’s Cœur du Sahel (2020), with particular focus on the dimensions of climate change and environmental degradation as they relate to female subjugation. Viewed through the perspective of ecofeminism, which connects the domination of nature with the oppression of women, the study investigates how Amal’s novel portrays the interconnected oppression of women and the environment within the Sahelian context. The analysis highlights how drought, soil erosion, water scarcity, and natural resource decay intensify male dominance, disproportionately affecting women and girls. Females suffer the physical, emotional, and socio-economic burdens of environmental crises: forced migration, food scarcity, early marriage, and restricted access to education. Therefore, the study argues that Amal’s narrative positions women not only as victims of ecological and social injustice but also as agents of resilience and survival. The novel reveals the structural inequalities that link environmental degradation to gender-based marginalization. The article argues that Cœur du Sahel offers a powerful literary articulation of ecofeminist concerns, stressing the urgent need to address climate change through gender-sensitive approaches. Thus, the analysis concludes that integrating gender-sensitive approaches into climate policy is essential for achieving environmental sustainability and social justice.
Co-Authors Babatunde Bamidele Oyesanya