Category: Life
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Is Okafor’s law real or is it another sexist myth?
Okafor’s Law gives men a sense of entitlement to women’s bodies. The theory implies that once a man has had sex with a woman and it was good. He somewhat has a right to her body.
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In “The One for Sarah”, Community plays a part in recovering from abuse
The One For Sarah explores the perils of finding love while recovering from abuse, the need to affirm one’s self and to honestly believe those affirmations and the importance of good people to help you through the process.
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Online Gender-Based Violence: Promoting Digital Rights For Women in Nigeria
The overlap of online and offline behaviour is inevitable in the digital age. The internet ensures and opens pathways to novel forms of abuse, including cyberstalking,
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For Nigerian Single Mothers, Society is not so Forgiving
Many single mothers shoulder multiple burdens:at the same time that they assume all or most of the responsibility for their children, they frequently live in poverty while still holding down a job.
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Negative Reactions Trail Yomi Black’s “Toxic Feminism” Film
Harmful stereotypical depictions, the trivialisation of rape and domestic violence, and stories that denigrate women and push moralistic misogynist views have come to be associated with Nollywood.
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In Aníkúlápó, We are shown that the Grass isn’t that Green for Women
The movie, set in a pre-colonial Oyo kingdom, narrates the story of Saro (played by Kunle Remi), a traditional textile weaver who arrives in Oyo to build a better life after being sold off to pay his parent’s debt.
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What Is Weaponized Incompetence?
“If you want something done right, do it yourself” can become a very burdensome mantra when the other person weaponises supposed incompetence to shirk responsibility.
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The Art of Wearing Craft; A look at Artisanal Jewelry
Document Women spoke to Olasunkanmi Odejimi, a natural stone jeweller, owner of WÚRÁ LÈSÓ and a freelance brand strategist, about the process of crafting the brand’s intricate natural stone jewellery.
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Microplastics Found In Human Breast Milk For The First Time
Breast milk samples were taken from 34 healthy mothers a week after giving birth in Rome, Italy. Microplastics were detected in 75 per cent of them.
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Inside Northern Nigeria’s Cultural Practices That Discriminates Against Girls Part 2
1 in 5 women and girls under the age of 50 will have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner within the last 12 months.