The extraordinary achievements and exploits made by Nigerian women, despite daunting challenges, were chronicled in the Novel: The plight of womanhood, written by Ukaoha .C. Cynthia Sharon. The launching of the novel, which took place on February 27, at PEE Music & Art Event Hall, at Woji Community, in Rivers State, witnessed the gathering of various women groups, including the National Council For Women Societies and other female professionals.
Reviewing the novel, Dr (Mrs) Angela Nkechi Ugwu, eulogised Cynthia Sharon for her ability to write such a motivational book and encouraged everyone to get a copy. The novel also paid tributes to notable female musicians such as Onyeka Owenu, Christy Essien Igbokwe and Evy Edna Igholi, and their songs were played at the event.
The Manager of Adapalm Nig Ltd Imo state and the commissioner representing Ohaji/Egbema LGA in the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission, The Port Harcourt diocesan Catholic Women Organization, were amongst dignitaries who attended the event.
About the Novel: “The plight of womanhood” addresses issues of women right from creation to this generation. The book is a tribute to women for the life hurdles pertaining to them, insecurity, ending discrimination, the kind of life expected of a woman by the society (in quote), the loopholes created by culture, it tackles female circumcision and child marriage including marital abuse. Further more, it advocates ending Harassment on the road , the book mentioned the medical issues of women, it also deals with ending inferiority complex, achieving life dreams irrespective of gender, less superiority of power on women. It recognizes our heroines and centers on equality.
The author had to collate materials and went into proper research for the purpose of producing this book for our assimilation. Visits were paid to sources of information and journeys as well.
Finance was a limitation during her course of writing, printing and publishing of this book. The book is lengthy as the topics of discussion are diverse. Hence, the need to explain the points of discussion. The book talks about the life of women.
‘The plight of womanhood’ is a credible content. We recommend this book to the society. One of the challenges couples parenting girls face is how to talk to their daughters about sex and asexuality. We recommend this book for them without hesitation.
Have you ever been told you can’t amount to anything in life? Where you written off at a point in time? Have you even received knocks for making attempts ? I strongly recommend ‘ The plight of womanhood’.
It will surely boost your confidence. For all forms of harassment, ‘ The plight of womanhood’ is a first aid and further therapy. You can achieve more than you think. Are you being persuaded to make a decision against your will?
‘ The plight of womanhood’ is a good idea for you to pick up. If you are asking questions as what profession suit women, the answer is right in here ! Are you a woman? Jobless? Divorced or Widowed? We strongly send you to ‘ The plight of womanhood’ without reservation . This book will change your perspective.
Author’s note: The inspiration to write this book came because of my desire to correct some ills in the secular society as a human right speaker. I have the urge to correct the gender interaction misconception prompting the topic. The discrimination and unfair treatment powered by inappropriate upbringing plus cultural (held bound) expectations that ought to be revisited.
This book addresses the show of power and superiority as it affects those at the receiving end. The life of gullible humans are treated with disrespect and their human rights, trampled underfoot. I watch with grief in my heart in the situations I can’t help, but deep down my spirit, I have the zeal to correct the wrongs so that the right of every human is considered in our society in our daily dealings with people.
This is an issue that happens daily. Everywhere you turn your eyeballs, you see discrimination and abuse of right. To the victims of violence, whom I call survivors or victors, I owe the inspiration of this book. It is my concern that violence and discrimination of any kind are brought to zero tolerance.
When the right of everyone is reinforced, then, will there be unity, happiness, fair play, understanding, equality and justice. This is what this book does; to restore the lost world of selfishness, insensitivity and oppression of human life to a (paradise) World of consideration and value of human life and right.
The book is dedicated to the vulnerable members of the society, especially women who have been abused in any form because of their gullible nature or the situation they find themselves in their life endevours. In a very special way, this book is dedicated to the victims of sexual abuse, widows, orphans, fatherless, the divorced and the single women especially the defenceless and helpless in the society, the hungry, the naked and the homeless.
For the tribulations and hard times, they go through and their struggles and striving for a living. And lastly, this book is dedicated to feminists all over the world.
The book is a tribute to the women who have been ignored, denied of their human right and made to smell through their noses in order to exist. This book therefore, emphasizes on the ordeals of womanhood and the suffering of widows. Abuse of their human right is inevitable. We need to tackle female circumcission
About the Author: Ukaoha .C. Cynthia Sharon’ is a Biologist and instructor. She believes in morality and the golden rule. She is born into the family of Mr & Mrs Ukaoha Collins
