Changing masculine attitude to gender issues: A study of selected Nigerian male feminists’ novels

Women have over the years been at the forefront of changing the negative perceptions about them in patriarchal societies. The feminist novel in Nigeria has afforded female writers a platform to express their sad experiences and desire to change the status quo. Interestingly, men who have hitherto shied away from feminist struggles have begun to champion the cause. Adopting the feminist theory, this paper discusses the contributions made by Felix Ogoanah, Abubakar Gimba and Tanure Ojaide in creating awareness on the need to change negative masculine attitude to gender issues. These male authors with feminist inclinations have used their works to sensitise the public on the dangers of women oppression and the need to protect their rights.  Also, the works of male feminists are geared towards entrenching a positive attitudinal change in male-female relations. The study concludes that complementarity between the sexes will encourage better gender relations