Some months ago, I went to a salon to get my nails done. Salons are an exciting place. It's always interesting to observe the staff engage in juicy gossip and banter as they perform their tasks, not minding the customers present. I tend to mind my business in these contexts, passively observing the ongoings. But on this fateful day, I could not mind my business... #Feminism, #Sexism, #SexistHumour
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“The Travails of Ọmọtẹjọmọ”: An Ode to Strong Women [Book Review]
"The Travails of Ọmọtẹjọmọ" by Dr Ejiro Joyce Otive-Igbuzor excellently showcases the strength of a woman. Although the story revolves around Jọmọ, other women – Kọkọ, Kohwo, and Ufuoma – also go through their own “travails”. Together, these women strive to conquer despite the limits of the patriarchal world in which they live. #BookReview, #Feminism, #Gender, #GenderEquality, #Patriarchy, #Women
“Man Must Provide; Woman Must Nurture”: The Problem with the Gendered Division of Labour
"Man must provide; woman must nurture." Why should responsibilities be distributed across gender lines in this way? #Feminism, #Gender, #GenderEquality
Women vs Culture: The GEO Bill and Cultural Relativism in Nigeria
Are women's rights universal or do they differ from culture to culture? #CulturalRelativism, #Feminism, #HumanRights, #Nigeria, #Women
“There are no ladies at the Bar”: Exploring Gender-Blindness in the Legal Profession
"Good morning gentlemen and gentlemen in skirts". This was the opening line of a classmate at the Nigerian Law School who was making a presentation during our lecture today. #Feminism, #Law, #LegalProfession
“You’re Not Like Other Girls”: A Compliment or an Insult?
"You're not like other girls." I've heard people use this line a couple of times. I think I can try to understand the idea behind it. But on the other hand, there is something very unsettling about it. #Compliments, #Feminism
Women and Titles – Here We Go Again…
In this post, I explore the problem with the way women, especially married women, are recognised in our society. #Feminism, #GenderInclusion, #GenderSensitivity, #Titles, #Women
How to be More Gender-Inclusive in Your Language
Here's a short list of gender-neutral alternatives you can use when you are addressing someone whose gender you do not know, or when you are referring to a hypothetical person. #Feminism, #Gender, #GenderInclusion, #GenderSensitivity
To Whom it may Concern: Please Stop Calling Women “Sir”
Recently, I received a generic email from a company I used to work for, and the first thing I noticed was the salutation, which read "Dear Sirs". #Feminism, #Gender, #GenderInclusion, #GenderSensitivity
Pluralistic Feminism as reflected in “Bridgerton”
In this piece, Rita Atalor discusses pluralistic feminism in the hit Netflix series, "Bridgerton". #Bridgerton, #Feminism, #GuestPost, #MovieReview, #Review
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