Muckross1122:
Nigerian novelist "Chimamanda adichie" in a recent interview said she have trouble with men holding the door for women.

"i think it is lovely thing to hold the door but we should hold the door for everyone, like i hold the door for men and women. So i think the idea of holding the door for a woman because she is a woman, i think i have trouble with it" She said

Watch The Interview Video Below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1G9uIgtMKo

Source:
http://nairaplus.com/2018/06/i-have-trouble-with-men-holding-the-door-for-women-chimamanda/

pocohantas:


I didn't look at it from this perspective and I bet she didn't either. But I still see nothing wrong in her message, this time.
Maybe she should have used some other illustration



I know. If he wants to talk, he should not strike out my post. Mi oraye oshi

Theflint1:


She's reading meanings into nothing...men holding doors for women is plain old courtesy, often impulsive. The assumed message is some women are as strong as some men...fact! A six-year-old knows this. The illustration was the message.

johnbuck81:

[s]u are d dumb one here...believe it or not,women can't have equal rights with the opposite sex.[/s]

maleekm:
I tire for una..... If we don't now they'll start saying chivalry is dead

pocohantas:


If at all that's message, I don't think you should whine over it.
Some women are indeed strong (er).

VULCAN:
It's unfortunate that some people equate outward success to inner success.

Kate Spade just killed herself yet she was at the top of her game.

VULCAN:
A surname is not enough evidence to tender that she is an equal partner.

Lekan1o1:


Stop blabbing.. Who ask u DAT one

IamGodsGrace:

honestly! my feminist lecturer in school will preach feminism to us, but every Wednesday she leaves town to go and visit her hubby in Abuja!
if na equal rights, shey the visiting should be turn by turn? she goes to Abuja one week then he comes over the next week to see her?
She know say uni Abuja girls no dey joke! she has to go and mark her territory weekly.

ireneidiva:

So when she says men holding doors for women troubles her, that is disrespect? lol. Human beings!

Speakdatruth:
This is no longer feminism, this is craziness. What happens to being a gentleman? How does it even look to go with your wife on a date and leave her to pull the door, pull the chair and co. Same applies to every woman out her, treat her right. It's common sense. This lady thinks she's all sufficient. Nonsense

martyns303:
Holding the door open for a woman is not cos u think she is weak, it's a sign of respect, u honor ur woman enough to give her that courtesy. This woman need to understand the difference between being a feminist and being plain silly.

ElsonMorali:


I tried to picture that scenario it just wouldn't form in my head.

The only thing that came to me was maybe a gf punching my shoulders playfully.

When women fight you they don't punch. They use their Palms and claws.

If a woman tries to fight me I'll defend myself without hurting her if possible and if I have to hurt her to defend myself so be it.

There's no joy in beating up a woman.

If I open a door for my woman it's not because she's lame in the hand, its because it's a gesture that shows I care.

johnbuck81:
hahaha...I'm just so surprised that every lady commenting on this thread sounds alike...chimamanda wannabe..I'm a gentleman man and I love to open the door for ladies.

Elder001:



says a misogynistic bastard who believes men are the head of the home.

I saw your misogynistic comments yesterday.

bukatyne:


Really?

It seems when people hear 'equality' and 'feminism', logic flies out of the window.

A lecturer visiting her husband weekly when she obviously has the lesser workload is 'inequality'

pocohantas:
Sensational headline!

She said holding doors shouldn't be a gender thing. We should hold doors for each other, or anyone that needs such help...not just because she is a woman!

She went on to add that, in the event of danger---the first set of people to be evacuated should be those that are weak/unwell. Not only women and children.

Protect those that need protection, irrespective of their gender.

pocohantas:


I didn't look at it from this perspective and I bet she didn't either. But I still see nothing wrong in her message, this time.
Maybe she should have used some other illustration



I know. If he wants to talk, he should not strike out my post. Mi oraye oshi

Talkwell:


Never though you would accept defeat.

This is impressive .

JackOfAllTrades:

Thank you for actually watching the video as well, this is how they spread misleading news and trust Nigerians that don't even read or verify things to jump to conclusions with their baseless opinions

Buffalowings3:
This woman again
I just finished reading a long write up about you on the new yorker that was deftly crafted to show you in positive light.

Now youve brought another nonsense

Cho cho cho cho
Will you keep quiet.

Follygunners:
Very true... Na the very ugly ones with all the fake, smelly and maggot-infested Brazilian / Spanish hair, bleached-the-fvck-out skin bleachers et al... that expect men to do that. Real women know better... Real women know that doesn't translate to love.

Jupiter Thunder fire all those ugly women expecting guys to hold door for them. May those doors be slammed on their fingers!