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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to find out the aspects of exploitation of womanhood, with reference to Alkalis: The Stillborn. This research work is a literary research and the researcher used already written works to find data for the study. After the research, the researcher found that women are greatly exploited in Nigeria by their male counterparts. The researcher also found that the exploitation of womanhood in Nigeria is clearly portrayed in Alkalis: The Stillborn the researcher found that the emotional and psychological wranglings and trauma underwent by women in the timid Hausa society is portrayed in Alkalis: The Stillborn. The researcher found that Li through dint of hard work bridged the gap between educated women and non-educated Hausa ladies and presents resistance to intimidation and callous exploitation of women by men. The data found also portrays the problem of early marriage, childlessness and abandonment among women. The researcher recommends that the exploitation of women should stop. The researcher also recommends that women should be educated. Keyword: Womanhood, alkali, exploitation, stillborn, labor.