OSAMUDIAMEN FAITH

This study focuses on the linguistic place of an Ẹdo woman in language preservation. The aim of this research work is to gain a better understanding of the linguistic features of the Ẹdo language, and to explore the role of women in language preservation. The method used in carrying out this research was both primary and secondary. The data for this study was collected using oral interview with competent native speakers of Ẹdo. The data were collected from residents whose ages range from fifty years and above. The respondents were: old people (specifically women), Ẹkosodin Benin women and the researcher's mother and also documented data from secondary sources. The feminist sociolinguistic theory framework was employed for the analysis of the data. The analysis of the data reveals valuable insights into the ways in which women actively participate in language preservation efforts and contribute to the vitality of the Ẹdo language and culture. The study concludes that through
activities such as storytelling, singing traditional songs, and teaching cultural practices, women actively contribute to the transmission of linguistic and cultural knowledge to future generations, thereby playing a crucial role in language preservation efforts. The study is recommended to policymakers, educators, community leaders, and researchers interested in language preservation, gender studies, and cultural heritage