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| Hello friend, As we wrap up our final newsletter of the year, let’s have a final 2024 honest conversation! We’ve covered various topics, sparked important discussions, and grown together as a community. But here’s the thing — real change starts from within. Perhaps you’ve participated in conversations critiquing women’s choices about their bodies, careers, or relationships. However, it is important to recognise these patterns and actively work to change them. Notice your immediate reactions. Question your assumptions. Challenge your learned behaviours. Why do you think a woman needs to “tone it down”? Why does a woman’s success make you uncomfortable? Why do you hold women to different standards than men? This internal work isn’t just about identifying problems but actively choosing different responses. When you notice yourself making gendered assumptions, pause and reflect. Ask yourself why when you feel judgment rising about another woman’s choices. When you hear yourself using language that diminishes women’s experiences, consciously change your words. Remember, feminism isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being willing to grow, learn, unlearn, and relearn. As we enter the new year, let’s commit to being more conscious of our thoughts and actions, more open to learning, and more willing to change. At Naija Feminists Media, we are committed to creating spaces where difficult conversations can happen, personal transformation leads to collective change, and every reader is challenged to examine their role in advancing gender equality. With love and solidarity,The NFM Team. |
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| Misandry is a non-existent concept By: Tobiloba Akanni Misandry does not operate as an institutionalised mode of behaviour, especially in the real world. To use the illustration of Ijeoma Chinonyerem, a prominent feminist figure, misandry is a local stream compared to misogyny—an ocean. Whatever adverse or unfavourable circumstances men may experience in society can be explained by other forms of structural bias or failings, not misandry. Men are not in danger of physical harm from women, and neither are they required to compromise their autonomy in any case. In Nigeria, they are not refused accommodation for being single, nor do they suffer social reproach for it. Whatever men are victims of (e.g., a discriminatory justice system) will almost always affect women as well, with women facing unique setbacks because of their sex. Read more on how misandry is a nonexistent concept with no real power or systemic oppression backing it. |
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| Although the 2024 #16DaysOfActivism campaign has officially ended, the struggle for women’s liberation continues. However, for the #16DaysofActivism, our team did impactful work focusing on storytelling, collaboration, and advocacy to amplify marginalised voices and raise awareness about male violence against women and girls. Our key activities included sharing powerful survivor stories through various media channels, collaborating on initiatives such as the Global Race Against Femicide, and hosting a virtual discussion that engaged nearly 1,000 participants. This discussion aimed to address male violence and promote behavioural change. As a result of these efforts, we also developed a comprehensive policy brief to further our impact. Together, we are committed to fostering a safer and more equitable society for everyone. |
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