The Problem With Sexist Comedy
Sexist comedy trivializes issues that women face. Example of such issues includes rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment etc. Find out why it needs to stop, and why those who enjoy this type of content need to be called out as well as the comedians who crack these jokes.
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A letter from a woman who is tired of women who desperately want to be picked by men and do all they can to belittle feminism and the fight for gender equality.
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Profile of Sara Menker, Founder of Gro Intelligence
Sara Menker is an Ethiopian businesswoman. She is the founder and CEO of Gro Intelligence, a software company that is focused on the global food and agriculture markets.
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Jane Egerton-Idehen Launches ‘Be Fearless, Campaign’ For Gender Parity… Plans Book Tour To 20 Universities
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Money Milestones Every Woman Should Accomplish This Year
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In Africa, female entrepreneurs are finding their voices and showcasing their finance skills. Last year, the Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Ton initiative was launched by Access Bank Plc and the International Finance Corporation, and provided substantial financial grants along with mini-MBAs to empower women entrepreneurs across Africa.
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Why Kylie Jenner Is The Ultimate Business Woman
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Kylie Jenner has always known how to snatch our wigs but now she's coming for our purses.
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Profile of Fatoumata Ba, Senegalese VC and Entrepreneur
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You Need To Stop Asking Women These 4 Questions
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Maintaining Your Self Worth
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What Corona Virus Means For Your Relationship
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Women As Objects by Ifeanyi Iloba
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The Feminist Waves: Where is Nigeria?
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Cisi Eze: Faux Feminist Females
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Last time I was with a dear friend, I told him, I want a patriarch, a benevolent misogynist. You that is a feminist, who you epp?
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Shocking Misogynistic Quotes By Some Of The “Greatest” Men Who Ever Lived
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Just in case you all thought misogyny was new and only just starting in the 21st century, we are here to tell you that it has always been in existence. Since time immemorial, men have always degraded women either through their words or actions. Today, it is seen everywhere, from songs to movie dialogues, etc.
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Let’s Normalize Having Period Sex
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The Problem With Sexist Comedy
Sexist comedy trivializes issues that women face. Example of such issues includes rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment etc. Find out why it needs to stop, and why those who enjoy this type of content need to be called out as well as the comedians who crack these jokes.
How The Silhouette Challenge Proved That Many Men Still Do Not Understand Consent
What started out as a harmless challenge on TikTok for ladies to celebrate their sensuality ended up being a tool for sexual...
Is God a Woman?
When I was a Christian, I fancied the Christian God to be male. Yes, we were told that God is not like...
@DudesInTheDMs Is Making Men Furious and Here’s Why
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The Problem With Sexist Comedy
Sexist comedy trivializes issues that women face. Example of such issues includes rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment etc. Find out why it needs to stop, and why those who enjoy this type of content need to be called out as well as the comedians who crack these jokes.
Is God a Woman?
When I was a Christian, I fancied the Christian God to be male. Yes, we were told that God is not like...
We Researched The Divine Feminine So That You Won’t Have To
In the past few days, I have gone down the rabbit hole of the divine feminine concept. When I first came across...
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South African Actress Mohau Mokoatle-Cele Says Her First Professional Set Was In Nigeria
She is known to many of her fans in Nigeria as Bongi, the teenage singer-songwriter in the MTV Base series, SHUGA. In this interview with Urban Woman Magazine, South African actress, Mohau Mokoatle-Cele would be sharing her experiences not just as an actor, but also, with being on set, in Nigeria.
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Short Hair Hacks: How To Style Short Hair
Short hair can be fun initially, until you end up having the same look or style for 6 months straight. We get it! Hair-inspiration is not something that is easy to come by.
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Columbia Researchers Have Found A Way To Reverse Hair Graying
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