Feminism and the Institution of Marriage

It is understandably difficult to marry the idea of feminism and the concept of marriages because of the institution’s historical role in the oppression of women. Historically, married women had few autonomous rights by law and were, for the most part, considered secondary persons, attached to their husbands. To date, it is commonplace for women…

ByAtinuke FalaiyeSeptember 6, 20210Comments

Everyday Feminism

Why countries should stop paying lip service to equal representation in parliament

For there to be a true democracy, a representative government is necessary. One of the cardinal problems we face as the human race is a marked lack of representation where it really matters, where the laws and policies that govern the lives of millions are made. Women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, black people, poor…

ByAtinuke FalaiyeAugust 31, 20210Comments

Everyday Feminism

Harassment has adapted to digital; harassment laws need to do the same

Many of us watched the vindication of Moe, a ”lawyer in the states” in real-time after weeks of harassment and an onslaught of online abuse because her assertiveness upset a man on the internet. After an exchange between both parties on Twitter, this man sought to have her disbarred. As if that was not enough,…

ByAtinuke FalaiyeAugust 30, 20210Comments

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The Future of Gender Diversity in Africa as Told by African Womxn

How did we come to rely so heavily on gender roles, that any semblance of critique to this deeply flawed system is met with violence and hostility? When you really dissect it, patriarchy is built on the baseless founding principle that men lead and women follow. This notion; a hydra-headed beast has continued to rob…

ByAtinuke FalaiyeAugust 24, 20210Comments

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The Requirement of Silence for “Good Women”

At age 13, Rachita renounced her last name in protest of the caste system in India - a system that more or less ranks people's humanity by the circumstances of their birth. This move gives some insight into Rachita's commitment and dedication to fighting for what is just and right. Rachita, tech entrepreneur and co-founder…

ByAtinuke FalaiyeAugust 23, 20210Comments

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The Implications of Colourism

This week, we speak to Shari Melanin about colourism and its implications in Jamaica. The "melanin" in Shari Melanin symbolises her acceptance of and love for her skin despite society at large telling her and other dark-skinned people that our skin is inferior and undesirable; that our appearance determines our worth. Being raised in a…

ByAtinuke FalaiyeAugust 16, 20211Comment

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To Noise-making

On the podcast this week, we talk to Fakkriyya Hashim, one of the prominent voices behind the #ArewaMeToo movement. The climate of the lack of accountability for perpetrators of violence against women inspired her to join the cause. Growing up, Fakkriyya saw a culture of sexual violence against women and children. In secondary school, male…

ByAtinuke FalaiyeAugust 9, 20210Comments

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No I’m Not Here To Serve Tea

Haitian women have been protesting gender-based violence, intimate partner violence and rape. Irvika says, “we deserve to be here”, and we agree. For Haitian feminists, the fight is for a better quality of life and equal representation. Representation is important and, though the Haitian constitution makes provisions for its prioritisation, the enforcement does not match…

ByAtinuke FalaiyeAugust 2, 20210Comments

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Women-led movements across the world: #ShutItDownNamibia

Pissing people off is part and parcel of all movements that seek to upend the status quo and feminism particularly ruffles feathers because “how dare WOMEN?” For Ndiilokelwa, it was reading that set them on their feminist journey and shaped their perspective on what the feminist movement and struggle are about. Being a non-binary, lesbian…

ByAtinuke FalaiyeJuly 26, 20216Comments

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Dating while feminist and coexisting with the patriarchy

In this week’s episode of WNCYA, we talk to Dimma Umeh, a proud beacon of feminism and Igbo culture, about how the dating pool is for (heterosexual) feminist women and what patriarchy is through the lenses of an Igbo woman. Dimma tells us about how she began to incorporate discussions on social issues into her…

ByAtinuke FalaiyeJuly 19, 20210Comments

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Feminism and the Institution of Marriage

Why countries should stop paying lip service to equal representation in parliament

Harassment has adapted to digital; harassment laws need to do the same

The Future of Gender Diversity in Africa as Told by African Womxn

The Requirement of Silence for “Good Women”

The Implications of Colourism

To Noise-making

No I’m Not Here To Serve Tea

Women-led movements across the world: #ShutItDownNamibia

Dating while feminist and coexisting with the patriarchy

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