IDEOLOGICAL CONSTRUCTIONS OF SUBMISSIVENESS IN SELECTED SPOUSAL DISCOURSE PODCASTS IN NIGERIA
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study explores the ideological constructions of submissiveness in Nigerian spousal discourse podcasts, examining how language shapes and reflects social norms, values and power relations in spousal relationships. Data were gathered from four Nigerian spousal discourse podcasts, transcribed and subjected to discourse analysis using van Dijk’s Socio-cognitive approach of Critical Discourse Analysis. Findings reveal that submissiveness is constructed through various discourse issues, including respect, partnership, obedience, compatibility, abuse, and stigma. These project gender ideology characterised by female exclusiveness and male inclusiveness of submissiveness in the Nigerian society. The study highlights how submissiveness constructions reflect and challenge dominant patriarchal ideologies, promoting mutual respect and partnership or reinforcing traditional gender roles and power imbalances. The study concludes that language plays a crucial role in shaping marital relationships and societal attitudes towards gender roles in Nigeria, and that spousal discourse podcasts can both reflect and influence cultural norms.
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