Second Class Citizen
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Second Class Citizen
Second Class Citizen is a 1974 novel by Nigerian writer Buchi Emecheta. This is the story of a resourceful Nigerian woman who overcomes the harsh tribal domination of women and countless setbacks to achieve an independent life for herself and her children. The novel focuses on the quest for equal treatment, self-confidence, and dignity as a black woman.