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Women and Capitalism

THE SMALLEST HANDCUFF IN THE WORLD IS A RING

The marriage institution is built basically on the exploitation of women, it is a sham, and a smokescreen to exploit women of their economic values. And it is sold as a “must have” for all women.    When the Russian revolution failed, we would see that Stalin relegated women from the factories back to homes […]

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THOUGHTS ON ABORTION IN NIGERIA

I read about an Instagram model that was ready to file a lawsuit against Aubrey Drake Graham, a Canadian rapper, singer, and actor who allegedly had poured hot pepper in a condom after use to kill the sperm. She (the model) went to the bathroom to take some sperm for her use only to feel

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WOMEN’S SEXUAL RIGHTS INCLUSION WRITING CONTEST

CALL FOR FEMINIST WRITERS! ✨🌟   FigureFeminists.com is excited to invite passionate feminist writers (irrespective of your gender identity) to contribute to our International Women’s Day initiative! We’re seeking critical commentaries (1500+ words) from a pro-sexual rights perspective on one of the following ten crucial topics (and each category attracts a #10,000 cash prize for

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DAMN WOMEN-MURDERING TRADITIONS

My friend, Grace (not real name); Her mother died a few years ago. Grace is from Nsukka, Northern Igbo land in Nigeria. Before her mother died, she acted as though she was mentally ill. Rumor had it that her mother slept with other men aside from her husband and just before dying, she was made

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HASHTAG FEMINISM

Let’s talk about Social Media and Feminism. If there is something Nigerian women should be grateful for, it is the ability to share our thoughts via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok. I mean, the chances that anybody harms you is next to nothing. You can be anonymous. Feminism in Nigeria gained momentum because of Social

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YOU DON’T HAVE TO LOSE YOURSELF FOR THE GREATER GOOD

Whenever I have money or sometimes even when I really don’t, I randomly give out; I ask the bike man to keep the change, I tell the child hawking in the hot sun to not bother about my change, the woman with so much kids trying to make ends meet by selling roasted corn gets

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BRIDE PRICE DEHUMANISES & SHORTCHANGES WOMEN

BRIDE PRICE is referred to as lobola in the southern parts of the continent, mahari in East Africa, wine carrying among tribes in West Africa, and owó orí among the tribe I come from (Yoruba).   I remember quite well how my Yoruba teacher gave me my first lessons on marriage customs and traditions in

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FUCK BRA, FUCK BEAUTY STANDARD, FUCK PATRIARCHY

I hate bras.      And I’m pretty sure I’m not the only woman who always wonders exactly WHY bras are made some sort of necessities in every woman’s wardrobe. I believe no woman would find any need to be wearing bras right now but for patriarchy that’s obsessed with controlling women’s bodies; always telling

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FUCK ME FOR FOOD ONLY!

Sometimes this year, something similar to this 12k restaurant saga also happened to me. It was the first time and I was calm throughout because luckily, I had backup.   I don’t care if we’re meeting in an open space or whatever. As long as I’m meeting someone with a penis, with anyone who identifies

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