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limamintruth:
What is the purpose of feminism in nigeria

This feminism ish is highly being overrated jare.

As nigerians, we respect our women & dont condone abuse against our womenfolk. And our laws do not discriminate against the female gender.
So what really do these feminists want exactly
Or am i missing something?

speak of some Nigerian women and chicken brain.

Deehvahrzz:
If some feminists who fought for equality in the law profession didn't, I wonder how your sister would have been one.
If they still had gentlemen lawyers how would she have attended school or be called to bar?
If those that fought and are still fighting for equality in d educational sector didn't, I wonder how she would have gotten d education to become a lawyer.
We can't all sit in the comfort zones of our rooms enjoying and sipping tea at d expense of those who fought actively for us. The feminists who fought for equality ND the fight we r continuing just to make sure our future generations enjoy it better than we did.
I am a girl child and I owe my education and ability to make choices, decide what I want to be to the women who fought for equality.
I owe it to my girl child that she be taken serious on any matter other than just marriage. That she be allowed to dream and work towards it. Without some people judging her marriage wise. That she can be d successful woman climbing the ladder side by side men. That she will know that being a girl child doesn't make her an investment. Rather that I will invest on her proudly because she is not less human.
That she is not any less than her male siblings, that her husband doesn't define her, that there's much more to her than giving birth ND being a mother.
That being a man doesn't automatically put him ahead of her or makes him her head.
And that most importantly, that some people who have buried their heads in the mud ND refused to change their archaic belief doesn't mean she's less.

No one fought for women, Women were never in bondage...women have held political offices from time immemorial, some examples follow below..Dont be deceived by these devilish new age teachings that glorify lesbianism, divorces, women walking halfnaked all in a bid to prove their tips r equal to men and related demonism...You can be all u want to be as a woman, dony accept an immaginary cage.....These people are now fighting for u but against you...im sorry if your home was hostile, but the world is a bigger place......this might givr u an insight to what feminism really stands for www.nairaland.com/2318156/feminism-inherent-evils


also below are great women from the past

Sappho (c 570 BC) One of the first published female writers.
Much of her poetry has been lost but her immense reputation
has remained. Plato referred to Sappho as one of the great 10
poets.
Cleopatra (69 – 30 BC) The last Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt.
Cleopatra sought to defend Egypt from the expanding Roman
Empire. In doing so she formed relationships with two of
Rome’s most powerful leaders Marc Anthony and Julius
Caesar.
Mary Magdalene (4 BC – 40AD) Accounts from the Gospels and
other sources suggest Mary Magdalene was one of Jesus’ most
devoted followers. Mary Magdalene stood near Jesus at his
crucifixion and was the first to see his resurrection.
Boudicca (1st Century AD) Boudicca was an inspirational leader
of the Britons. She led several tribes in revolt against the Roman
occupation. Initially successful her army of 100,000 sacked
Colchester and then London. Her army was later defeated.
Hildegard of Bingen (1098 – 1179) Mystic, author and
composer. Hildegard of Bingen lived a withdrawn life, spending
most of her time behind convent walls. However her writings,
poetry and music were revelatory for the time period. She was
consulted by Popes, Kings and influential people of the time.
Her writings and music have influenced people to this day.
Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122 – 1204) The first Queen of France.
Two of her sons Richard and John went on to become Kings of
England. Educated, beautiful and highly articulate, Eleanor
influenced the politics of western Europe through her alliances
and influence over her sons.
Joan of Arc (1412 – 1431) The patron saint of France, Joan of
Arc inspired a French revolt against the occupation of the
English. An unlikely heroine; at the age of just 17, the diminutive
Joan successfully led the French to victory at Orleans. Her later
trial and martyrdom only heightened her mystique.
Mirabai (1498-1565) Indian mystic and poet. Mirabai was born
into a privileged Hindu family, but she forsook the expectations
of a princess and spent her time as a mystic and devotee of
Krishna. She helped revitalise the tradition of bhakti
(devotional) yoga in India.
St Teresa of Avila (1515 – 1582) Spanish mystic, poet and
Carmelite reformer. St Teresa of Avila lived through the Spanish
inquisition but avoided been placed on trial despite her mystical
revelations. She helped to reform the tradition of Catholicism
and steer the religion away from fanaticism.
Catherine de Medici (1519 – 1589) Born in Florence, Italy,
Catherine was married to the King of France at the age of 14.
She was involved in interminable political machinations seeking
to increase the power of her favoured sons. This led to the
disastrous St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre.
Elizabeth I (1533 – 1603) Queen of England during a time of
great economic and social change, she saw England cemented
as a Protestant country. During her reign she witnessed the
defeat of the Spanish Armada leaving Britain to later become
one of the world’s dominant superpowers.
Catherine the Great (1729 –1796) One of the greatest political
leaders of the Eighteenth Century. Catherine the great was said
to have played an important role in improving the lot of the
Russian serfs. She placed great emphasis on the arts and
helped to cement Russia as one of the dominant countries in
Europe.
Jane Austen (1775 – 1817) – One of the most popular female
authors Jane Austen wrote several novels, which remain highly
popular today. These include “Pride and Prejudice” “Emma” and
“Northanger Abbey”. Jane Austen wrote at a time when female
writers were not so high profile, helping pave the way for future
writers.
Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811 – 1896) A life long anti slavery
campaigner. Her novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was a best seller
and helped to popularise the anti slavery campaign. Abraham
Lincoln would later remark her books were a major factor
behind the American civil war.
Queen Victoria (1819 – 1901) – British Queen. Presiding over
one of the largest empires ever seen, Queen Victoria was the
head of state from 1837-1901.Queen Victoria sought to gain an
influence in British politics whilst remaining aloof from party
politics. She came to symbolise a whole era of Victorian values.
Florence Nightingale (1820 – 1910) British nurse. By serving in
the Crimean war, Florence Nightingale was instrumental in
changing the role and perception of the nursing profession. Her
dedicated service won widespread admiration and led to a
significant improvement in the treatment of wounded soldiers.
Elizabeth Blackwell ( 1821 – 1910) Born in Britain, Blackwell
was the first women to receive a medical degree in America and
the first women to be on the UK medical register. Blackwell
helped to break down social barriers, enabling women to be
accepted as doctors.
Emily Dickinson (1830 – 1886) One of America’s greatest poets
Emily Dickinson lived most of her life in seclusion. Her poems
were published posthumously and received widespread literary
praise for their bold and unconventional style. Her poetic style
left a significant legacy on 20th Century poetry.
Marie Curie (1867 – 1934) – Polish / French scientist. Curie
was the first women to receive the Nobel Prize and the first
person to win the Nobel Prize for two separate categories. Her
first award was for research into radioactivity (Physics 1903).
Her second Nobel prize was for Chemistry in 1911. A few years
later she also helped develop the first X ray machines.
Rosa Luxemburg (1870-1919) Polish / German Marxist
revolutionary, Rosa Luxemburg sought to bring social revolution
to Germany. She wrote fiercely against German imperialism and
for international socialism. In 1919, she was murdered after a
failed attempt to bring about a Communist revolution in
Germany.
Helena Rubinstein (1870 – 1965) American businesswoman.
Rubinstein, formed one of the world’s first cosmetic companies.
Her business enterprise proved immensely successful and later
in life she used her enormous wealth to support charitable
enterprises in the field of education, art and health.
Helen Keller (1880 – 1968) American social activist. At the age
of 19 months Helen became deaf and blind. Overcoming the
frustration of losing both sight and hearing she campaigned
tirelessly on behalf of deaf and blind people.
Coco Chanel (1883-1971) – French fashion designer. One of the
most innovative fashion designers, Coco Chanel was
instrumental in defining feminine style and dress during the 20th
Century. Her ideas were revolutionary; in particular she often
took traditionally male clothes and redesigned them for the
benefit of women.
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884 – 1962) Wife and political aide of
American president F.D.Roosevelt. In her own right Eleanor
made a significant contribution to the field of human rights, a
topic she campaigned upon throughout her life. As head of UN
human rights commission she helped to draft the 1948 UN
declaration of human rights.
Mother Teresa (1910 – 1997) – Albanian nun/ charity work.
Devoting her life to the service of the poor and dispossessed
Mother Teresa became a global icon for selfless service to
others. Through her Missionary of Charities organisation she
personally cared for thousands of sick and dying people in
Calcutta. She was awarded the Nobel Peace prize in 1979.
Dorothy Hodgkin (1910 – 1994) British chemist. Hodgkin was
awarded the Nobel prize for her work on critical discoveries of
the structure of both penicillin and later insulin. These
discoveries led to significant improvements in health care. An
outstanding chemist, Dorothy also devoted a large section of
her life to the peace movement and promoting nuclear
disarmament.
Rosa Parks (1913 – 2005) – American civil rights activist. Rosa
Parks’ refusal to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama,
indirectly led to some of the most significant civil rights
legislation of American history. She sought to play down her
role in the civil rights struggle but for her peaceful and dignified
campaigning she became one of the most well respected figures
in the civil rights movements.
Queen Elizabeth II (1926 – ) Since ascending to the British
throne in 1952, Elizabeth has served as the second longest
serving British monarch. She has witnessed rapid social and
economic change and has been a unifying influence for Britain
and the Commonwealth.
Indira Gandhi (1917 – 1984) – First female prime minister of
India. She was in power from between 1966-77 and 1980-84.
Accused of authoritarian tendencies she only narrowly avoided
a military coup by agreeing to hold an election at the end of the
“emergency period” of 1977. She was assassinated in 1984 by
her Sikh bodyguards, in response to her storming of the Golden
Temple.
Margaret Thatcher (1925 – 2013) The first female Prime
minister of Great Britain, she governed for over 10 years, putting
emphasis on individual responsibility and a belief in free
markets.
Marilyn Monroe (1926 – 1962) American actress who became
one of the most iconic film legends. Her films were moderately
successful, but her lasting fame came through her photogenic
good looks and aura of glamour and sophistication.
Anne Frank (1929 – 1945) – Dutch / Jewish author. Anne
Frank’s diary is one of the most widely read books in the world.
It reveals the thoughts of a young, yet surprisingly mature 13-
year-old girl, confined to a secret hiding place. “Despite
everything, I believe that people are really good at heart.”
Audrey Hepburn (1929 – 1993) – British actress. Influential
female actor of the 1950s and 60s. Audrey Hepburn defined
feminine glamour and dignity, and was later voted as most
beautiful women of the twentieth century. After her acting career
ended in the mid 1960s, she devoted the remaining period of her
life to humanitarian work with UNICEF.
Germaine Greer (1939 – ) Australian feminist icon of the 1960s
and 1970s, Germaine Greer enjoys raising contentious issues.
In particular her book “The Female Eunuch” was a defining
manifesto for the feminist movement, which proved influential in
the 1960s.
Shirin Ebadi (1947- ) An Iranian lawyer, Ebadi has fought for
human rights in Iran – representing political dissidents and
founding initiatives to promote democracy and human rights.
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003.
Benazir Bhutto (1953 – 2007) The first female prime minister of
a Muslim country. She helped to move Pakistan from a
dictatorship to democracy becoming Prime Minister in 1988.
She sought to implement social reforms, in particular helping
women and the poor. She was assassinated in 2007.
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997) – British Royal princess
who was noted for her humanitarian charity work. Despite
troubled marriage to Prince Charles, she was popular for her
natural sympathy with the poor and marginalised from society.
J.K.Rowling (1965 – ) British author of the phenomenal best
selling Harry Potter series. The volume of sales was so high, it
has been credited with leading a revival of reading by children.
She wrote the first book as a single mother, struggling to make
ends meet, but is now one of most successful self-made
woman.
Tegla Loroupe (1973 – ) Kenyan athlete. Loroupe held the
women’s marathon world record and won many prestigious
marathons. Since retiring from running, she has devoted herself
to various initiatives promoting peace, education and women’s
rights. In her native Kenya, her Peace Race and Peace
Foundation have been widely praised for helping to end tribal
conflict.
Lets consider our very own
QUEEN IDIA - Queen Idia was the mother of Esigie, the Oba
of Benin who ruled from 1504 to 1550. The FESTAC Mask.
Iyoba Idia's visage is the most widely known face of an
African royal woman after the Egyptian Queen.
MRS OLUFUNMILAYO RANSOME-KUTI
QUEEN AMINA OF ZARIA - The most powerful woman
warior in the history of Nigeria
MARGRET EKPO - Foremost activist
MARY ONYALI - Queen of the tracks
HAJIA GAMBO SAWABA
EFUNSATAN ANUWURA
Grace Alele Williams
KUDIRAT ABIOLA
DR. MRS BOLANLE AWE
DR. MRS ADADEVOH
Pastor bimbo odukoya
omotola jolade ekehinde
Gloria bamiloye
rebecca ikpe
Major General Aderonke Kale
Dr. Bene Madunagu
chief. bisi ogunleye
madam tinubu

Women were never in bondage, Feminism wants to cage the minds of unsuspecting ladies, This is what feminism really stands for.... www.nairaland.com/2318156/feminism-inherent-evils

missterious:
Because he believed his daughters should not be denied education because of their sex, he was a feminist.

No he was a man not a feminist...Im sorry if ur home is otherwise but the outside world is far bigger than your home.

repogirl:
and when you are sick and need comfort, I guess your money will comfort you.

When you are lonely and your body is in need of some you know what, I guess your money will do that for you.

When you need advice or to have interesting conversations with someone, guess your money will do that for you.

When you feel the need to procreate and have cute little descendants of yours and then bring them up in the right way, I guess your money will do that for you.

When you need someone to boost your ego or morale when you're feeling unsure bout yourself, I guess your money will do that for you.

Lastly when you leave this world, who will miss you dearly, speak touching eulogies about you and keep your memory dear to their hearts. I guess your money will do that for you.

Our most important treasures in this world is our time, what we do with it and then our relationships. Everyone should aspire toward wealth and prosperity, but should not lose sight of what is really important. Because the really important things make life worth living.



Now on to the topic;

Well, I don't know Chimamanda's upbringing was but I was never brought me up to see myself as a lower being to give respect when it is needed but definitely not to be walked all over.

Nobody can put you in a place you don't want to be, sometimes as a woman, you deal with some men that have warped thinking, agreed but doesn't mean the world has put you in a corner.

Times are changing, for centuries, women have been homemakers mostly instead of career women but that was what was needed at the time. Now the economy has changed and like it or not, women have to also contribute their quota to their upkeep and family finances. I believe, like it or not, we are a constantly evolving race and with time, these things will change naturally.

All this you must not let people put you here or there is just not worth it to me, some people are malleable naturally and they will be that way whether you preach feminsm to them throughout eternity.

Women should not shenk important responsibilities because of this feminism crap. You can be an awesome career woman, awesome wife and an awesome mother all at once.

its good to know thatwe still have ladies that reason properly....my sister is a lawer, rich and married, she hates feminists

kalindaminda:
I can't believe you're actually delusional enough to say that gender discrimination is nonexistent. HILARIOUS. "Unbiased scientific studies"? So it's only unbiased if men conduct the study? Do you know how ridiculous you sound?

What are you, some kind of anti-woman crusader?

shes not an anti-woman crusader just because she has decided to examine thoroughly this evil called feminism.....these feminists are the same evil people advocating to free the female nipples, encourage abortion, easy marriage dissolution, lesbianism and all other associated evils...She will be a great woman just like the great women weve hadr in the past without necessarily being a feminist.....this article could help explain what these feminists really want.

www.nairaland.com/2318156/feminism-inherent-evils

FrancisTony:
Winner01, stop posting trash to drive home a point.

None of these women you posted claimed they are not feminist except Omotola.

I dont argue with homosexuals >:

missterious:
Because of the world we're born into, it's a natural thing to undermine females. I personally am guilty of it sometimes. I apologize for seeing my period, for being female. A random guy tells me men don't like ladies who use dark lipstick & I stop using it. I automatically assume touchmeder (one of the best writers on nairaland) is male because she writes so well.

But feminism creeps in on you. You begin to wonder why even a stranger on the street tells you to "smile, you're a woman". Seriously? -__- Is there like a gene for smiling specially installed in females? You watch an extremely sexist movie that basically says men are gods & should be worshipped & "catered for" whether you feel like it or not. I'm not your f*cking slave.

And for those that will mention marriage now, marriage is not a gateway to heaven.

Your first paragraph is actually due to your inferiority complex....im hearing for the first time where a lady apologises for seeing her period
your second paragrah

missterious:
Because of the world we're born into, it's a natural thing to undermine females. I personally am guilty of it sometimes. I apologize for seeing my period, for being female. A random guy tells me men don't like ladies who use dark lipstick & I stop using it. I automatically assume touchmeder (one of the best writers on nairaland) is male because she writes so well.

But feminism creeps in on you. You begin to wonder why even a stranger on the street tells you to "smile, you're a woman". Seriously? -__- Is there like a gene for smiling specially installed in females? You watch an extremely sexist movie that basically says men are gods & should be worshipped & "catered for" whether you feel like it or not. I'm not your f*cking slave.

And for those that will mention marriage now, marriage is not a gateway to heaven.

Your first paragraph is actually due to your inferiority complex....im hearing for the first time where a lady apologises for seeing her period
for ur 2nd paragraph, hell, ladies ask me to smile cos of how i look........Dont cage youself cos of some stupid message, focus on being a successful woman.

missterious:
Thorpido, women have been marginalized for thousands of years. At this point, we have to ACTIVELY fight to have an equal voice. For example, to make a poor man a millionaire like his neighbour, you give him a million naira. And you give the neighbour nothing. It's a crude example but it's basically what women want now.

which women exactly are you talking about....Definately not the ones that decided to reject the evil mentality of feminism and became great anyway.... Women have never been marginalized, it a lie to cage our unsuspecting ladies...


Sappho (c 570 BC) One of the first published female writers.
Much of her poetry has been lost but her immense reputation
has remained. Plato referred to Sappho as one of the great 10
poets.
Cleopatra (69 – 30 BC) The last Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt.
Cleopatra sought to defend Egypt from the expanding Roman
Empire. In doing so she formed relationships with two of
Rome’s most powerful leaders Marc Anthony and Julius
Caesar.
Mary Magdalene (4 BC – 40AD) Accounts from the Gospels and
other sources suggest Mary Magdalene was one of Jesus’ most
devoted followers. Mary Magdalene stood near Jesus at his
crucifixion and was the first to see his resurrection.
Boudicca (1st Century AD) Boudicca was an inspirational leader
of the Britons. She led several tribes in revolt against the Roman
occupation. Initially successful her army of 100,000 sacked
Colchester and then London. Her army was later defeated.
Hildegard of Bingen (1098 – 1179) Mystic, author and
composer. Hildegard of Bingen lived a withdrawn life, spending
most of her time behind convent walls. However her writings,
poetry and music were revelatory for the time period. She was
consulted by Popes, Kings and influential people of the time.
Her writings and music have influenced people to this day.
Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122 – 1204) The first Queen of France.
Two of her sons Richard and John went on to become Kings of
England. Educated, beautiful and highly articulate, Eleanor
influenced the politics of western Europe through her alliances
and influence over her sons.
Joan of Arc (1412 – 1431) The patron saint of France, Joan of
Arc inspired a French revolt against the occupation of the
English. An unlikely heroine; at the age of just 17, the diminutive
Joan successfully led the French to victory at Orleans. Her later
trial and martyrdom only heightened her mystique.
Mirabai (1498-1565) Indian mystic and poet. Mirabai was born
into a privileged Hindu family, but she forsook the expectations
of a princess and spent her time as a mystic and devotee of
Krishna. She helped revitalise the tradition of bhakti
(devotional) yoga in India.
St Teresa of Avila (1515 – 1582) Spanish mystic, poet and
Carmelite reformer. St Teresa of Avila lived through the Spanish
inquisition but avoided been placed on trial despite her mystical
revelations. She helped to reform the tradition of Catholicism
and steer the religion away from fanaticism.
Catherine de Medici (1519 – 1589) Born in Florence, Italy,
Catherine was married to the King of France at the age of 14.
She was involved in interminable political machinations seeking
to increase the power of her favoured sons. This led to the
disastrous St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre.
Elizabeth I (1533 – 1603) Queen of England during a time of
great economic and social change, she saw England cemented
as a Protestant country. During her reign she witnessed the
defeat of the Spanish Armada leaving Britain to later become
one of the world’s dominant superpowers.
Catherine the Great (1729 –1796) One of the greatest political
leaders of the Eighteenth Century. Catherine the great was said
to have played an important role in improving the lot of the
Russian serfs. She placed great emphasis on the arts and
helped to cement Russia as one of the dominant countries in
Europe.
Jane Austen (1775 – 1817) – One of the most popular female
authors Jane Austen wrote several novels, which remain highly
popular today. These include “Pride and Prejudice” “Emma” and
“Northanger Abbey”. Jane Austen wrote at a time when female
writers were not so high profile, helping pave the way for future
writers.
Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811 – 1896) A life long anti slavery
campaigner. Her novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was a best seller
and helped to popularise the anti slavery campaign. Abraham
Lincoln would later remark her books were a major factor
behind the American civil war.
Queen Victoria (1819 – 1901) – British Queen. Presiding over
one of the largest empires ever seen, Queen Victoria was the
head of state from 1837-1901.Queen Victoria sought to gain an
influence in British politics whilst remaining aloof from party
politics. She came to symbolise a whole era of Victorian values.
Florence Nightingale (1820 – 1910) British nurse. By serving in
the Crimean war, Florence Nightingale was instrumental in
changing the role and perception of the nursing profession. Her
dedicated service won widespread admiration and led to a
significant improvement in the treatment of wounded soldiers.
Elizabeth Blackwell ( 1821 – 1910) Born in Britain, Blackwell
was the first women to receive a medical degree in America and
the first women to be on the UK medical register. Blackwell
helped to break down social barriers, enabling women to be
accepted as doctors.
Emily Dickinson (1830 – 1886) One of America’s greatest poets
Emily Dickinson lived most of her life in seclusion. Her poems
were published posthumously and received widespread literary
praise for their bold and unconventional style. Her poetic style
left a significant legacy on 20th Century poetry.
Marie Curie (1867 – 1934) – Polish / French scientist. Curie
was the first women to receive the Nobel Prize and the first
person to win the Nobel Prize for two separate categories. Her
first award was for research into radioactivity (Physics 1903).
Her second Nobel prize was for Chemistry in 1911. A few years
later she also helped develop the first X ray machines.
Rosa Luxemburg (1870-1919) Polish / German Marxist
revolutionary, Rosa Luxemburg sought to bring social revolution
to Germany. She wrote fiercely against German imperialism and
for international socialism. In 1919, she was murdered after a
failed attempt to bring about a Communist revolution in
Germany.
Helena Rubinstein (1870 – 1965) American businesswoman.
Rubinstein, formed one of the world’s first cosmetic companies.
Her business enterprise proved immensely successful and later
in life she used her enormous wealth to support charitable
enterprises in the field of education, art and health.
Helen Keller (1880 – 1968) American social activist. At the age
of 19 months Helen became deaf and blind. Overcoming the
frustration of losing both sight and hearing she campaigned
tirelessly on behalf of deaf and blind people.
Coco Chanel (1883-1971) – French fashion designer. One of the
most innovative fashion designers, Coco Chanel was
instrumental in defining feminine style and dress during the 20th
Century. Her ideas were revolutionary; in particular she often
took traditionally male clothes and redesigned them for the
benefit of women.
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884 – 1962) Wife and political aide of
American president F.D.Roosevelt. In her own right Eleanor
made a significant contribution to the field of human rights, a
topic she campaigned upon throughout her life. As head of UN
human rights commission she helped to draft the 1948 UN
declaration of human rights.
Mother Teresa (1910 – 1997) – Albanian nun/ charity work.
Devoting her life to the service of the poor and dispossessed
Mother Teresa became a global icon for selfless service to
others. Through her Missionary of Charities organisation she
personally cared for thousands of sick and dying people in
Calcutta. She was awarded the Nobel Peace prize in 1979.
Dorothy Hodgkin (1910 – 1994) British chemist. Hodgkin was
awarded the Nobel prize for her work on critical discoveries of
the structure of both penicillin and later insulin. These
discoveries led to significant improvements in health care. An
outstanding chemist, Dorothy also devoted a large section of
her life to the peace movement and promoting nuclear
disarmament.
Rosa Parks (1913 – 2005) – American civil rights activist. Rosa
Parks’ refusal to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama,
indirectly led to some of the most significant civil rights
legislation of American history. She sought to play down her
role in the civil rights struggle but for her peaceful and dignified
campaigning she became one of the most well respected figures
in the civil rights movements.
Queen Elizabeth II (1926 – ) Since ascending to the British
throne in 1952, Elizabeth has served as the second longest
serving British monarch. She has witnessed rapid social and
economic change and has been a unifying influence for Britain
and the Commonwealth.
Indira Gandhi (1917 – 1984) – First female prime minister of
India. She was in power from between 1966-77 and 1980-84.
Accused of authoritarian tendencies she only narrowly avoided
a military coup by agreeing to hold an election at the end of the
“emergency period” of 1977. She was assassinated in 1984 by
her Sikh bodyguards, in response to her storming of the Golden
Temple.
Margaret Thatcher (1925 – 2013) The first female Prime
minister of Great Britain, she governed for over 10 years, putting
emphasis on individual responsibility and a belief in free
markets.
Marilyn Monroe (1926 – 1962) American actress who became
one of the most iconic film legends. Her films were moderately
successful, but her lasting fame came through her photogenic
good looks and aura of glamour and sophistication.
Anne Frank (1929 – 1945) – Dutch / Jewish author. Anne
Frank’s diary is one of the most widely read books in the world.
It reveals the thoughts of a young, yet surprisingly mature 13-
year-old girl, confined to a secret hiding place. “Despite
everything, I believe that people are really good at heart.”
Audrey Hepburn (1929 – 1993) – British actress. Influential
female actor of the 1950s and 60s. Audrey Hepburn defined
feminine glamour and dignity, and was later voted as most
beautiful women of the twentieth century. After her acting career
ended in the mid 1960s, she devoted the remaining period of her
life to humanitarian work with UNICEF.
Germaine Greer (1939 – ) Australian feminist icon of the 1960s
and 1970s, Germaine Greer enjoys raising contentious issues.
In particular her book “The Female Eunuch” was a defining
manifesto for the feminist movement, which proved influential in
the 1960s.
Shirin Ebadi (1947- ) An Iranian lawyer, Ebadi has fought for
human rights in Iran – representing political dissidents and
founding initiatives to promote democracy and human rights.
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003.
Benazir Bhutto (1953 – 2007) The first female prime minister of
a Muslim country. She helped to move Pakistan from a
dictatorship to democracy becoming Prime Minister in 1988.
She sought to implement social reforms, in particular helping
women and the poor. She was assassinated in 2007.
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997) – British Royal princess
who was noted for her humanitarian charity work. Despite
troubled marriage to Prince Charles, she was popular for her
natural sympathy with the poor and marginalised from society.
J.K.Rowling (1965 – ) British author of the phenomenal best
selling Harry Potter series. The volume of sales was so high, it
has been credited with leading a revival of reading by children.
She wrote the first book as a single mother, struggling to make
ends meet, but is now one of most successful self-made
woman.
Tegla Loroupe (1973 – ) Kenyan athlete. Loroupe held the
women’s marathon world record and won many prestigious
marathons. Since retiring from running, she has devoted herself
to various initiatives promoting peace, education and women’s
rights. In her native Kenya, her Peace Race and Peace
Foundation have been widely praised for helping to end tribal
conflict.

Lets consider our very own
QUEEN IDIA - Queen Idia was the mother of Esigie, the Oba
of Benin who ruled from 1504 to 1550. The FESTAC Mask.
Iyoba Idia's visage is the most widely known face of an
African royal woman after the Egyptian Queen.
MRS OLUFUNMILAYO RANSOME-KUTI
QUEEN AMINA OF ZARIA - The most powerful woman
warior in the history of Nigeria
MARGRET EKPO - Foremost activist
MARY ONYALI - Queen of the tracks
HAJIA GAMBO SAWABA
EFUNSATAN ANUWURA
Grace Alele Williams
KUDIRAT ABIOLA
DR. MRS BOLANLE AWE
DR. MRS ADADEVOH
Pastor bimbo odukoya
omotola jolade ekehinde
Gloria bamiloye
rebecca ikpe
Major General Aderonke Kale
Dr. Bene Madunagu
chief. bisi ogunleye
madam tinubu
and the list is endless. These ones ddnt have to be feminists or
mislead young ladies to make their mark and they will be
remembered always.

Velocitron:
One thing I haaaaaaattte more than anything is this victim culture women and blacks tend to have nowadays! As long as you're a rich, educated woman living in a first world country, you're more privileged than most people so you should be the last person whining about 'oppression'. So what if someone said something rude to you? So that's the definition of 'oppressed'?

No one is holding you back, no 'glass-ceiling', no 'wage-gap' whatever. We women are even lucky that we can use our looks or sex to get by. So stop the whining, please.

Only few ladies nowadays reason like this....they have decided to accept the cage that feminists have offered them..as a result many of our unsuspecting ladies are getting filled with unnecessary negatives through this evil message....I believe in 'Great' women not feminists

www.nairaland.com/2318156/feminism-inherent-evils

Now those looters will start to feel the pressure!!!

BUHARI IS CHILD'S PLAY COMPARED TO THIS MAN.

Colonel Hamid Ibrahim Alli is a brave Kano Prince. He was a
military governor of Kaduna state and a diehard IBB boy who is
reputed to have made the statement:- "I can follow IBB to war
blindfolded", to show how much he believed in IBB as a General.
But that didn't stop him from looking IBB in the face and telling
him he was wrong on the annulment of June 12 1993 elections.
He lost his commission because he refused to support the
annulment of the June 12 election and Abacha's takeover of
government, instead of handing over to MKO Abiola. Despite his
famous dislike for MKO, whom he saw as an arrogant man, he
insisted justice and fairplay must be done. He demanded that
MKO be sworn in even if he was a devil.
Rumour has it that he would have been killed if not because he
was a blue blood. He left the Army and government
unceremoniously, as a very simple man without money or
scandal. According to reports, he is into poultry farming and
still drives his 504 Peugeot.
Colonel Hamid Ibrahim Ali is currently undergoing SSS
screening in preparation for his appointment. Immediately
feelers emerged that he will be the next EFCC Chairman, corrupt
politicians have been on panic mode. Some have started
refunding stolen funds... LoL

#babanowthatyouarethere, can i have Zahra's hand...

Youngpo413:
likes attracts likes,bird of the same feather will always fly together.

true

vhickky:
I have learnt to understand that people change, so it doesn't matter if he appears perfect at first, he can always change for d worst....I have learnt not to take relationship matters too seriously , it is a waste of time, no matter how much love,time,gifts ,care or attention u shower a guy d mofo, would still cheat.....I have learnt that there is no good guy out there, all every guy wants is sex......I also know the best way to die quickly is to love someone truly and sincerely.

u pple kip recycling the same kind of pple.....there r still sane guys out der

safarigirl:
i'm not trying to make anyone feel good about my post, i'm trying to make people be realiistic so forgive me if my reply is disappointing.

Everyone has a right to do whatever, on judgment day it will be just you and God. Then we will all account for our actions

u were tryn to adjust ur msg in ur reply....not cool

freecocoa:
It's not a one size fits all thing, you can't impose your definition of what is immoral on people. Morality is subjective.

my sister, u don show for here again...."morality is subjective".. lol,, jus kidding...how r u.

scentmarlc:
and you are A pope or angel gabriel. Abeg leave the girl alone. Its people like you that have presented themselves above heavenly angels that lives a double life. Be real, be principled, and above all, be human.

na u con no ooo... so cos ive highlighted the wrong, i don turn angel.....newsflash: there are still many sane people out there.....

naijaboiy:
[color=#1980BC]Why not allow everybody live their life the way they deem it fit to?[/color]

m sure u saw wer i said neglect those who think otherwise...

joseph1832:
If that fire truly burns then I'll ask why didn't it burn your parents?.


No insult Intended!.

guy go sleep, she roasted u!!!

safarigirl:
I never said having sex was bad, it just shouldn't be justified. I said people should stop making excuses for it. If you read the last part of my write-up, you'd see where I said that.

im dissapointed at ur reply, guys like this intimidate u into falling for their pranks....sex b4 marriage is not good......the world is polluted...neglect those who think otherwise else ull find urself on that train soon.

Another equality "milestone" has been acheived in the Rep. of ireland...the country has now legalised sodomy, sorry "same sex marriage"....Just for u to know the intentions of the princes of this world....demonic influence spreading like wildfire...u cant support one part of "equality" and neglect the other.....cal it radical feminism or radical equality,....it is what it is....

Freemanan:
Your propositions are well outlayed but I think the problem is with Feminist and not the ideology called Feminism.... They forget That's it's a protection tool and not for attack....

Women have always been protected, and will always be ptotected.

mizzochocinco:
and how was feminism connected to her race exactly?

do the math...

freecocoa:
That's not the point, I could be that and more for all you know, thing is, you said I shouldn't quote you anymore and I did, now, what will you do about that?

why dont u tell me, try not to be wicked this time.

freecocoa:
I have quoted you, now you can commit suicide.

unfortunate b1tch

freecocoa:
Smh, you are such a dunce, keep wallowing in your 'shallowness'.

know wat?, people like you look back at life much later in the future in agony to realise what a mess of yourself you have made...At this point, i can safely reaffirm your that your parents should have done better things that night than making you...you're such a bad memory...pls dont quote me again b1tch..

freecocoa:
Judging something from a religious aspect or morality, further shows how ignorant you are, so you are yet to know that not everyone practices religion or that morality is subjective?

Quoting a bunch of radical feminists doesn't prove anything.

morality is subjective huh?...twist the bad as much as u want to make it good...have a nice life..

mizzochocinco:
which is why great writers like Mary Anne Evans had to publish their books using a male name because women werent allowed to write abi?

our very compatriot blessing okagbare won the Women's 100m at Shanghai Diamond League tonight....she ddnt have to scream feminism b4 getting to the top, i suggest u follow that route to success... These are the kinds of women that command respect not those jokes trying to destroy our unsuspecting ladies...

freecocoa:
You should take your own advise about learning, if you've learnt anything in your life so far, you'd know better than to label what you don't understand, evil.

if those quotes i mentioned earlier from renowned feminists are not evil, then you are probably just slow............




Gloria Stimenn (sp.) says,
"By the year 2000 we will, I hope, raise our children to believe
in human potential, not God."

Radical feminist leader Sheila Cronam (sp.), who is oft quoted
by the way, says this, "Since marriage constitutes slavery for
women, it is clear that the women's movement must
concentrate on attacking this institution. Freedom for women
cannot be won without the abolition of marriage."

The "Declaration of Feminism" goes back to November of 1971
when they laid out their agenda and this is what it says, "The
end of the institution of marriage is necessary for the liberation
of women; therefore, it is important for us toencourage women
to leave their husbands and not live individually with men. All
of history must be rewritten in terms of oppression of women.
We must go back to ancient female religions like witchcraft!"
Mark that, "We must go back to ancient female religionslike
witchcraft!"

Anne Lori Gaylor (sp.) writing an article called "Feminist
Salvation" in the "Humanist" in 1988 says, "Let's forget about
the mythical Jesus and look for encouragement, solace, and
inspiration from real women. 2,000 years of patriarchal rule
under the shadow of the cross ought to be enough to turn
women towards the feminist salvation of the world."

Dr. Mary Jo Bane, feminist, Assistant Professor of Education at
Welsley College, and the Associate Director of the school's
Centre for Research on Women, writes, "In order to raise
children with equality we must take them away from families
and communally raise them."

Margaret Sanger, the founder of
Planned Parenthood, writing an article called "Women in the
New Race," says this, "The most merciful thing a large family
can do to one of its infant members is to kill it."

Sheila Croonan (sp.) again, writing in the National Organisation
of Women Times, in January of 1988, said, "The simple fact is,
every woman must be willing to be recognised as a lesbian to
be fully feminine!"

"We can't destroy the inequities between men and women until
we destroy marriage" - Ms Robin Morgan

"My current position on marriage is that I am against it. ...
Politically, I am against it because it has been oppressive for
women, and through privileging heterosexuality, oppressive for
lesbians and gay men" - Virginia Braun

mizzochocinco:
All those great women you mentioned stood for equality. Equal treament of men and women, they are the reason why women of today can stand in any office which was previous meant for men because their lives reflected that a woman can do what a man can. olodo!

they ddnt stand for equality, they stood for greatness....women have been in offices from time immemorial, dont let some people feed you with lies.

freecocoa:


I can't help how I make you feel, the frustration is evident but please, don't commit suicide yet, it's not that serious.

no frustrations,there r other important things,.....buh stop being loose it'll help you...other people shared their different views with supposed premises...learn from that.