Category: Life
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The Power Of Our Anger In Shaping Society
In recent times, feminist hate has been at an all-time high on Nigerian Twitter. The deliberate antagonism of feminists is not new but it has certainly intensified.
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Can A Man Really Be A Feminist Ally?
Who even is an ally? An ally is a person who supports the advancement of the cause of a marginalised demographic even though they are not part of that group.
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Being a woman in male-dominated fields is not a breeze
Kuda Bank announced internship slots exclusive to women and Nigerian men had a collective meltdown on Twitter.
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Why Boys Need Feminism Too
One of the most palpable elements of the patriarchy is the rigid gender role impositions on men and women
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Living With Misogynistic Parents
For many women, thoughts of home are riddled with instances of antagonism and dehumanization.
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Naked Onscreen: A Look at the Media’s Objectification of Women
Women are often seen as objects of pleasure and gratification devoid of thoughts and feelings.
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The Inherent Misogyny Of Nigerian Legislation
Patriarchy is interwoven with the very fibre of Nigerian society.
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Why Equal Representation Of Women Matter
Historically, women have had to fight for the rights freely given to men. For black women, this struggle is double.
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Living With Bigotry
A major driving force for all oppression is financial dependence and the absence of independence. A person who has no alternatives for survival will endure unfavourable conditions to their detriment.
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Death To Respectability Politics
Respectability politics posits that conformity to certain societal standards can protect a person, usually a member of a marginalised group, from the institutionalised oppression the demographic faces.