Nigerian feminism
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“Albino not insult. Persons with albinism must be respected” — Group Advocates
In a press statement signed by Dr Bisi Bamishe, the National President of the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN), the group condemned using “Albino” as an insult and emphasised the importance of promoting respectful language…
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How Nigerian Men Infiltrate Feminist Groups, Doxx Them and Threaten Rape
When women dare to express their anger about male violence and abuse, men’s response reveals the true nature of patriarchal control in digital spaces. The recent events in Nigeria’s Twitter space starkly demonstrate how men…
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The Double Standards of Purity Culture
Many times, an Internet user has gone viral for giving seemingly innocuous “moral advice,” and many people, notably feminists online, have taken offence. Yet, another group of people is left befuddled, scratching their heads and…
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Performing femininity stems from needing inner child comfort
A lot of performance of femininity stems from needing to comfort your inner child. Patriarchal norms exploit that valid need. You don’t need a man to lead you as you walk. You’re an adult; your…