the construction of femininity and masculinity in both societies is characterized by serious power struggles, struggles in relation to which gender is associated with the public and private spheres in relation to who is or is not expected to perform specific roles. While the Caribbean has seen some level of moderation in the gendered construction of femininity, here in Jamaica serious disparities still exist between men and women. And these constructions are more often than not fueled by other oppressive constructions such as social class, color, race, and even geographic location. Likewise, the Caribbean idea of ​​feminism became a challenge because, as in Nigeria, people were under the impression that such a movement developed around the breakdown of norms of motherhood, family and the idea of ​​being a wife. The feminist intent is to empower women to achieve political, economic and personal independence, subsequently enabling women to negotiate their place and choices in all aspects of their lives. However, women agreed that independent earning opportunities had allowed them to question family restrictions, postpone marriage and children, challenge male violence, and gain a newfound sense of self..