Browsing by Author "Itumo, Joshua"

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    Critical Discourse Analysis in Ekegusii Circumcision Songs
    (IJHSS, 2024-07) Ombongi, Davins Nyanuga; Ong’onda, Anashia Nancy; Itumo, Joshua
    Language acts as a primary vehicle for transmitting cultural norms, values and expectations even the thought paradigms from one generation to another.The study investigated the link between language and gender in Ekegusii circumcision songs, guided by fairclough’s tenet( 1993) which states that discourse constitutes society and culture. The study found out that the Ekegusii circumcision songs are loaded with cultural stereotypes which propagates male dominance. This study applied descriptive research methodology and purposive sampling method to select statements which demarcates gender roles with the intention of elevating masculinity in the community. The analysed song reveal that the Ekegusii male circumcision songs are sexist and obscene creating masculinity dominance in defining the gender roles. This study thus has empirical contribution on research on language, and gender as major concepts in society and academics. The study is beneficial to the stakeholders who are charged with accelerating national efforts to achieve gender equity and towards attaining the Sustainable Development goal of gender equality
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    The Element Structure of Kenyan English Monophthongs
    (University of Nairobi, 2018) Itumo, Joshua