Cry, the Beloved Country Women's Lack of Names

In cry the beloved country, it is apparent that Paton fails to give some women names, but not on accident. women such as Absaloms wife, the stout woman, and Kumalo's wife are not given name. the more importnnt characters, such as Gertrude, have names. i think the authr is trying to emphasize the opression that was upon the women in these times. i think it's annoying how every man in the book is fighting for their rights, but no one is thinking about the women. perhaps that's the point Paton wanted to make. Even though the men deserve rights, i think the author is trying to emphasize that no one respects or cares about the women, especially his usage of making them all poor, maides, hookers, and alcoholics.