<p>Feminism addresses several societal problems within our community. Numerous women find difficult to attain equality in patriarchal context. Problems like gender stereotypes, discrimination are still prevailing in society. In recent days, gender inequality surpassed our imagination and women are coming out of their comfort zone to build their identity. Also, they break barriers and proving potential in space. This concept of Space feminism explores women role and their contribution in space field. Research about women in space exploration is very limited. The objective of this study is to explore space feminism in Okorafar, Binti which talks about gender stereotypes, women’s education and empowerment in this patriarchal society. Through empowerment theory, it reclaims issue of women in space also a cultural critique for social change. This paper intersects this concept and create space for women in future exploration. Also promotes equality, encourages women’s education in STEM fields that leads to empowerment.</p>

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Space Feminism: A Study of Gender Inequality in Binti by Nnedi Okorafer

  • Sethu Shanmugasundari A,
  • Sumathy M

摘要

Feminism addresses several societal problems within our community. Numerous women find difficult to attain equality in patriarchal context. Problems like gender stereotypes, discrimination are still prevailing in society. In recent days, gender inequality surpassed our imagination and women are coming out of their comfort zone to build their identity. Also, they break barriers and proving potential in space. This concept of Space feminism explores women role and their contribution in space field. Research about women in space exploration is very limited. The objective of this study is to explore space feminism in Okorafar, Binti which talks about gender stereotypes, women’s education and empowerment in this patriarchal society. Through empowerment theory, it reclaims issue of women in space also a cultural critique for social change. This paper intersects this concept and create space for women in future exploration. Also promotes equality, encourages women’s education in STEM fields that leads to empowerment.