We have seen this play out way too often, in Nigeria and virtually everywhere else we look. A woman speaks up, and instead of getting solid support, they leave her hanging, or worse, victimised. Here’s the thing: complacency and victim-blaming are deeply connected. They both feed injustice and fat and strengthen the audacity of the parties or systems causing harm.
Tag: women’s rights
Many women do not want to be portrayed as man-hating or seen as trying to alienate men. During conversations with friends, bringing up feminism feels off-limits, as if discussions around women’s rights are too heavy or unnecessary. In today’s environment, women often shy away from feminism because they are worried about the connotations and stigma of being associated with feminist politics.
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