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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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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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