“Candidate 34 has been disqualified. The elections would have to be rescheduled.” Regina could not believe her ears. Just as she was about to be declared winner of the faculty presidential election, she was disqualified! What had she done wrong? Murmurings arose from among the voters, supporters and everyone around. Everyone was just as bewildered […]
THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN GROOMING UNSCRIPTED AND UNSTOPPABLE GIRLS.
Some weeks ago, I was invited to speak with a group a individuals on the International Day of the Girl and when I realized I wasn’t going to be speaking to a group of young girls, it birthed the idea for this post. Most times, gender advocates love to speak with and inspire young girls […]
YOUR BODY, YOUR RULES: TOWARDS A RECLAMATION OF FEMALE BODILY INTEGRITY – DEBORAH ADEOJO
Some months ago, I completed a 5-day vlog series (for my Whatsapp status audience) underscoring women’s journey to reclaiming bodily integrity; a conversation that is becoming increasingly crucial in feminine and feminist circles. Two days before I started, I had commented on my experience reading The Vagina Monologue and how that narrative disrupts the normative thought processes and attitudes […]
WHAT ABOUT BOYS?!!!
SAVE THE BOY-CHILD! HE IS BECOMING AN ENDANGERED GENDER! Many individuals claim that we have become so occupied with empowering the female child that men are becoming the endangered gender. True or otherwise, I have my reservations: I strongly believe it is a machination to get us to water down our efforts at seeking female […]
Assumptions and Facts; Are men really smarter than women?
It is widely known that certain genders are more likely to find themselves employed in certain jobs- for example, a woman is more likely to be a teacher or nurse and men are more likely to be a Civil Engineer. This is generally believed to be as a result of differences in intelligence levels between […]
STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS) IS NOT MEANT FOR GIRLS.
“Please sir, I would like to create a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) awareness program for girls. It is an initiative to introduce girls from the junior secondary school to the wonders and possibilities of science, math, technology and engineering …,” the principal read aloud, his eyes widening. Then he glanced up from his […]
MISCONCEPTIONS OF FEMINISM : THE PROPOUNDERS MEANT WELL.
Many people bash feminism today because they misunderstand it or have a wrong notion about the movement. Some see it as a man-hating marriage-breaking movement. Others see it as a cause championing some values that are not aligned with what they stand for and so are not comfortable with it. While some others see it […]
Broken To Be Remoulded By Solomon Ayo
This article is an encouragement to someone out there. Written by Solomon Ayo. Don’t settle for the defeat Don’t settle for the crush Don’t settle for the emotions! THEY ARE ALL A BATTLE OF THE MIND!!! Fierce and strong (builds) a warrior Though tough the battle but keep the badge high You may be shattered, […]
Women In Leadership Positions
WOMEN IN LEADING POSITIONS My name is Kimberly. I love leadership and this has been my flare right from childhood. I was really an exceptional child. I excelled well in anything I do, I have always been active in politics. I read news all over the world and how politics has evolved over the time. […]
Woman Of Worth-ADEWUYI ROSELINE ADEBIMPE
I am humane, doughty, dexterous and tenacious. I am a power house of stunning virtues with a special puissance in honing excellence. The Woman Of Worth Network #Iamawomanofworth# #Wordsofaffirmation# #Powerwoman#