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A Semiotic Study of Gender Images in War Reports

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Today, war has become an integral part of the society. Its influence on a society is a matter of great concern to governments all over the world. This is because of its catastrophic impact on the lives of everyone concerned. Generally, war and conflict situations bring about ripples of destruction in families, religious and socio-political organisations.

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    Alu Azuma Osu

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  1. Languages and Literary Studies, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria

    Mobolanle Sotunsa

  2. Languages and Literary Studies, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria

    Abiola Sakirat Kalejaiye

  3. Arts and Social Studies, Valley View University, Accra, Ghana

    Patricia Animah Nyamekye

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Osu, A.A. (2024). A Semiotic Study of Gender Images in War Reports. In: Sotunsa, M., Kalejaiye, A.S., Nyamekye, P.A. (eds) Gender and Leadership in Nigeria and Ghana. Gender and Cultural Studies in Africa and the Diaspora. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-38514-8_12

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