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First published: January 1, 2026 - Last updated: January 1, 2026
TITLE INFORMATION
Authors: Damian O. Odo and Chioma O. Akachukwu
Title: Genesis 34:1-4 Read in the Context of Sexual Violence Against Female Teenagers in Nigerian Society
Subtitle: -
Journal: Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies
Volume: 13
Issue: 3
Year: 2025 (Received: June 3, 2025, Accepted: September 11, 2025, Published online: December 2, 2025)
Pages: 5 pages (PDF)
pISSN: 2277-0186 -
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eISSN: 3039-0065 -
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Language: English
Keywords:
Ancient History:
Israelite History |
Cases:
Biblical Victims /
Dinah;
Types:
Rape;
Representations:
Religious Texts /
Book of Genesis
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Authors:
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Chioma O. Akachukwu,
Department of Religion and Cultural Studies,
University of Nigeria -
ORCID
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Damian O. Odo,
Department of Religion and Cultural Studies,
University of Nigeria -
ORCID
Abstract:
»Gen 34:1-4 discusses the sexual assault of Dinah by Shechem, highlighting sexual violence against women in ancient Israel and its parallels in modern Nigerian society. The phenomenon of rape is a pervasive issue globally and in Nigeria; it causes a long-term psychological trauma for victims, especially teenagers. The article adopted a literary approach to analyse Gen 34:1-4, focusing on its implications for Nigerian society. The study noted that Shechem’s audacity in requesting Dinah’s hand in marriage after violating her without any sign of remorse or asking for her forgiveness reflects the social status that the patriarchal ancient Israelite society placed on women’s gender. This attitude highlights a trauma often faced by the victims of sexual violence and the societal neglect they experience. The findings of the study highlighted that gender inequality, cultural norms, lack of legal protection, normalisation of violence, and stigma contribute to sexual assault against teenagers and women in Nigeria. The work expresses that there is an urgent need for Nigerian justice systems that support survivors of sexual violence. The study calls for prioritizing women's rights and ensuring severe punishment for perpetrators to alleviate victims’ trauma.«
(Source: Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies)
Contents:
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Abstract (p. 1) |
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Introduction (p. 1) |
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Social Setting of Genesis 34 (p. 1) |
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3.6 Close Reading of Genesis 34:1-4 (p. 2) |
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Cases of sexual violence against women in Nigeria (p. 2) |
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Factors that Encourage Sexual Assault in Nigeria (p. 3) |
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Gender Inequality (p. 3) |
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Cultural and religious norms (p. 3) |
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Lack of legal protection (p. 3) |
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Normalization of violence (p. 3) |
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Stigma (p. 3) |
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Dialectics on Genesis 34:1-4 vis-à-vis Nigerian Society (p. 3) |
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Conclusion (p. 4) |
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Conflict of Interest (p. 4) |
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Ethical Considerations (p. 4) |
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Funding (p. 4) |
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Acknowledgements (p. 4) |
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References (p. 4) |
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Authors’ Biography (p. 5) |
Wikipedia:
Ancient history:
Ancient Near East /
History of ancient Israel and Judah |
Bible:
Book of Genesis /
Dinah,
Shechem |
Sex and the law:
Rape /
Rape in the Hebrew Bible
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