The definition of 'Feminism' in the Collins Gem English Dictionary states, "Advocacy of equal rights for women". Feminism might be a Western import, but equal rights are surely beneficial to all parties and in no way destructive. The destruction occurs when people are treated unfairly and jealousy is felt within a family or within a community. Tamba does not have a good relationship with her brother, Nhamo. She cannot be blamed, however, for these feelings …showed first 75 words of 730 total…

…showed last 75 words of 730 total…win their fathers love and approval. Eating disorders amongst young women would be few and far between if their fathers love was unconditional. Nyasha was admitted into a clinic because she had a nervous breakdown. Tamba's mother believed it was because of the 'Englishness'. Perhaps it was because she was a strong willed young woman trying to provide a place for herself amongst a male dominated society, a male dominated home. Feminism is indeed necessary.