Updated post from October 2020 A Couple of years ago when I wrote about leaving an abusive relationship, I touched on a few cultural expectations in marriage and how women are blamed when a marriage goes wrong. Another dimension to this is when the marriage produces no children; it is automatically assumed that this is the … Continue reading Must every woman carry and bear children to be a mother?
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Are gender roles and expectations putting pressure on women?
During the inauguration of the new president and his vice in the USA, the world witnessed the very first second gentleman in the history of the United States. For some, it was refreshing to see a woman in the limelight and her man supporting her - this was very different from the norm of women … Continue reading Are gender roles and expectations putting pressure on women?
Are you truly happy?
Like most Africans who practice christianity, I always end the year in church welcoming in the new year. However, at the end of 2019, I decided to stay home and not go to church like I usually do. Sacrilege! I know, very out of character from how I have been conditioned to behave and act. … Continue reading Are you truly happy?