Tag: feminism
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Ọdún Á Yabo: The Hidden Costs of a Soft Year
The Yoruba culture is renowned for elaborate greetings, reflecting their values of community and reverence for the feminine. The New Year greeting, invoking a year of softness and ease, prompts reflection on women’s roles, acknowledging their immense labour and sacrifices. This dialogue explores whether society respects the conditions enabling such feminine qualities.
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Unlocking Yoruba Feminine Power: A Journey of Rediscovery
In April 2019, a discussion on women’s solidarity sparked a deeper inquiry into womanhood and power. I advocate reclaiming female strength and spirituality, asserting that Western feminism does not align with African women’s realities. Through cultural exploration, I emphasize the importance of recognizing inherent feminine powers and challenges oppressive narratives surrounding menstruation and womanhood.
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Àwọn Ìyà Mi: Understanding Feminine Empowerment through Yoruba Spirituality
Who is Woman? My memory reached back to childhood, to when older men would refer to women as Ìyá Wa. The trail from Ìyá Wa landed me at the concept of Àjẹ́. They are not mere witches. They are more. They are power. And now, I am beginning to think that maybe indeed gbogbo obìnrin…
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