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Using the expressive power of dance and the incisive tools of humor and metaphor, Osonye Tess Onwueme crafts an evocative post‑feminist drama. "Tell it to Women" interrogates Western feminist theory from an African traditional perspective, bringing to light often‑silenced issues of intra‑gender politics and class disparities. The play’s political depth and theatrical innovation make it a compelling critique of contemporary feminist discourse.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama
Authors: Osonye Tess Onwueme
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