There is a phenomenon in Nigerian journalism that exemplifies the sexism characteristic of calls to submission. In interviews with women in prominent positions, you hear questions such as, ‘How do you balance your work and your home?’ ‘How do you make your marriage work?’, and this is when the interview has a professional premise.
Regardless…
Everyday Feminism
Everyday Feminism highlights feminist issues which affect women daily. We are discussing everyday discrimination, everyday violence against women, everyday inequality of the sexes.
Traditional Incense Turaren Wuta directly translates to 'light/fire perfume". It is a substance that is burned to produce a fragrant scent. Incense is commonly used in Asian traditions, where it is passed to guests as a gesture of hospitality. It is used in Northern Nigerian for its fragrance. Some women also believe that the consistent…
Representation undoubtedly matters. To attain the progress we seek; people whose voices have been silenced, like oppressed and marginalised groups; must have an equal say in the politics that impact their lives. People deserve to have a seat at the table where matters that concern them are discussed and, that is why representational politics is…
Attempts at adulating dark skin in media and fashion fall on either end of the spectrum of representation. They get it right and it comes across as intended, worthy praise and love for blackness or in some cases, thinly veiled racism.Though black women have garnered more attention from the fashion and beauty industry after backlash…
There's nothing like the conviction that comes with new year resolutions; what could be better than a new year for a fresh start? As we enter the new year and resolve to be better people, eat better, to shed bad habits, we should also resolve to commit ourselves to causes bigger than us, marginalised people…
“Ten years ago, I thought looking like a woman defined womanhood. Today, sweating it out on my cycle, I feel like a woman. When my eyes well out in the movie theatres, I am a woman. If a man makes way for me out of respect, it reminds me that I am a woman. And…
As the tumultuous year that is/was 2021 comes to an end, we look forward to all the events stacked up this yuletide season. Concerts, fests, shows, hangouts and such are lined up in characteristic December fashion and; if you’re in Lagos especially, a prospective Dirty December is in store for you.
Here are some tips…
You may be wondering, 'what's feminist about the holidays?' The answer, everything. From planning to the actual gatherings, Christmas is powered by the physical and emotional labour of women.
Here are a few tips to enjoy a feminist Christmas full of love, support and enjoyment;
Spend the holidays with your chosen family: Sometimes, the family…
When I think about Christmas movies I picture a lonely woman moving to a new town and finding love in the backdrop of a white Christmas. And festive music playing. While this is charming and romantic. It is bit anti-feminist and female empowerment because these storylines only paint one in a particular way and have…
For many women, the holidays can be a time of stress and exhaustion. From cooking Christmas meals to shopping for clothes and decorations and generally doing the overall planning and catering for the entire family which most times includes extended family. Understanding that self-care is not being selfish and realizing that four body needs rest…