In “BirdSong” Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Emulate the harsh reality of sexism women are forced to conform to in society, as well as highlighting the predisposed nullify position of playing a mistress. The Narrator come to the realization that becoming a concubine comes with many setbacks, with no possible hope of moving forward in a fixed relationship, as well as social order. This is evident in the treatment of the main character who is forced to withstand gender biases in logos. Whether it is having to endure the emotional manipulation of her lover, crumbling under pressure of social structures in the workplace, or being shun upon by everyday encounter. thus illuminating how nigerian society treats unmarried women .
This narrative takes place in Lagos, where nigerian culture dominants woman sense of place in society. While a young woman sits in traffic, exchanging hostile glares, with a well established woman in the car next to her own. She is forced to reminiscence on a misguided love affair, in…show more content… Being a strong minded woman, in a male dominated industry, comes with many challenges. Although the Protagonist hold senorita amongst all the males in her cabin, she is expected to complete minuscule tasks; such as serving cakes during birthdays celebration. This lead to the character having to voice her displeasure of being treated differently in her work environment base off her gender. “Why do we always have to serve the cake?” I asked. “Every time somebody brings in a cake, it is either Chikwado serves it or I serve it. You, Gerald, serve the cake. Or you, Emeka, since you are the most junior.” This shows the lack of respect Nigerian culture has for their working class women. No matter how successful a woman can attain, it is always overshadowed by her gender. This leads to men in dominant male culture to treat woman as domestic house wives instead of hard working
