jcmaiah:

But she need to answer Mrs to belong to certain groups.

Onyiridike:


Do you call them mothers? ONLY those who were raped deserve to be called mothers.

Any woman who gives birth deliberately outside marriage is an irresponsible woman and NOT a mother.

Do you call every young man who goes about impregnating women outside marriage a father?

Motherhood goes beyond giving birth to a child.

M4gunners:
Accomplishment gose with the money you have.If you like read from Oxford university to Akmadu bello university without you making it in life, your studies are in vain dear.

Caracta:


Maybe I'm just different. I don't measure accomplishments by the amount of money. By your standard, armed robbers, fraudsters and corrupt politicians have a place in your respect frame.

missdebs:
lets be realistic, a woman shuld not be defined by the word 'marriage' buh this is Africa and you might be miss world, buh the day you go to your village you will be asked, where is your husband

quivah:

yeah.. your marriage has given you the ultimate right to judge..

through rape, fornication or any other means.. a mother is : A (human) female who (a) parents a child or (b) gives birth to a baby... and they are celebrated in the same line as married mothers: p..
mother hood start from giving birth and goes beyond how the child came about.

a married woman is a WIFE not MOTHER.

yes he's a father so far, those ladies give birth..

Ihuomadinihu:
Certain women on this thread are simply backward. A child had outside the confines of marriage cannot and should not be thrown away. Any woman that has a child outside marriage is a Mother.
Some women find themselves in strange circumstances such as birthing a child out of rape or sexual violation. Are we going to crucify the innocent girl or call the innocent child a bastard?
My goodness!

emirp:
QUESTION: MUST A WOMAN GET MARRIED TO GAIN RESPECT?

Oya, let's get everyone's thoughts................

I'm listening!!!

LastProphet:


That is if u go to the village or even have one, dont assume everybody has a village - that is a common misconception of most nigerian peeps

Cutehector:
No..

Dheartless:
NO
if you respect yourself you will be respected
if you do anyhow you see anyhow

respect is reciprocal
irrespective of your marital status.

but I tend to get the first intention of showing more respect to a married woman, until I see if she deserves it or not.
when she does not deserve it I treat her accordingly.

and when a single lady deserves my respect, I hold it not back but deliver unto her the respect she has earned

thank you

klark3:
Yes...

Nature made it so, a man can remain single & still earn respect, but a woman will be disregarded & unfulfilled... Have u ever asked urself why a woman answers d man's name after marriage.... Because a woman's crown is her husband, they are glorified slaves, they were gotten from just one rib of a man, yet u see dem dragging territories with men...

adam had already been surviving without eve, & would have continued to survive without her... But eve wouldn't have survived a day without adam.

No husband = no respect..

Most unmarried women are whores, dey have no self respect, & no sane man is willing to condone their nasty attitude. If u're a lady, single & u're above 30, sorry for u. But a man can be single & above 60, he will still earn respect...

Thank God am a man, not a glorified slave(woman)...

Caracta:
Depends on what the woman has achieved so far. I respect hardworking ladies with great accomplishments. Ladies that have achieved what older and married folks couldn't.

I don't care if you have a ring on your finger or not. Show me what you've got and earn my respect.

stinggy:
Backward mentality

The mere fact that she picks her bills all by herself is enough a reason to respect her.

Cutehector:
I believ respect comes from character, fame and wealth. If a woman has these, den she doesn't need to answr mrs to earn respect frm people

Edusouls:
all these ones na long english, make ur daughter no marry nahh or ur sisters,persuade them to go and marry ooo b4 its too late.a woman can only be a bit worthy and respected if she called mrs.

princechurchill:
the difference between Omotala,Ashwray rai and Genevieve is simple they are married women with kids,while the later was an irresponsible girl that got pregnanted at her early age and now refuse to marry, Genevieve can never be a role model to teenagers who wants to be like a true woman.

TooNoisy:
Silly topic.

What is this respect? Are you implying Oprah is not respected. Several single woman out there who have achieved a lot on their own without being married, and they are very much respected by all.

Bros, if you boss is a single woman, please don't respect her ok. Talk down on her and you will be where you end up!

Silly topic for unenlightened souls.

Pamcrest:
Respect is not marital-status sensitive. Respect should be earned n it is reciprocal. But here in our neck of d woods, showing respect is a sign of good upbringing n it's compulsory to show respect to someone higher than u in age, in status, in position, etc. For us, if u see a single woman and a married one, d first inclination is to show respect to d married one because marriage confers a sense of responsibility on a woman. It doesn't mean single ladies are not worthy of respect, it's just our way of doing things here. Every woman notices d change once u change your marital status. But I reiterate respect is reciprocal. Show respect to everyone u meet n u will be respected in return.
My humble submission

Bonchila:
Genevieve nnaji deep inside remains unhappy no matter how she pretend to be okay on pix n stuff. Back in her village she is termed 'Nwa mgboto' in their native mbaise. or better still "oto na ata nne ya".. There are amount of respect for both 'Nwaada' n 'nwunye anyi". so if husband no dey ur own siddon inside bedroom d pip for window when there is a gathering cos you dnt hv a group.

Edusouls:
eehh, then why did u mum get married..?

Onyiridike:


My sister, I agree with you but know this:

1. Respect goes beyond greeting.

2. Some cultures confer on married women a lot of respect that single ladies will never get.

Examples:

1. A man cannot beat a married woman in some culture no matter her offence. However, a single lady can be beaten mercilessly.

2. It is a big taboo to harrass a married woman sexually. In fact you don't touch her or say certain things to her.

3. Married woman has a say in the affairs of her community. Nobody listens to a single lady.

4. Even in the church, married couple enjoy some special respect and treatment.

5. No right thinking person disrespects a mother (in marriage).

Cutehector:
I believ respect comes from character, fame and wealth. If a woman has these, den she doesn't need to answr mrs to earn respect frm people

Ihuomadinihu:

All the things you have listed here are for useless and irresponsible men. Which man in his senses would want to disrespect a woman regardless of her marital status. Haven't you heard of married women being assaulted by irresponsible men?
A gentleman knows he shouldn't hurt a single or married woman. Those reasons are insignificant.
Did you just write that nobody listens to single women?
Wrong! I have seen single women donate to and build communities.
Can someone like the former DG of SEC talk and people wouldn't listen? Lol.