THE BUZZ ABOUT WOMEN’S RIGHTS

By OYEJOBI NURAT OLAITAN

Today, the issue of women’s rights has become a buzz word over the world. It is a great concern to many that women are deprived of their rights. It has been a burning issue in different parts of the world, yet so many think it is propaganda blown out of proportion usually because of religious or cultural inclinations.

 A right is seen as an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature. It could also be seen as a power, privilege or immunity guaranteed under a constitution. The lives of Nigerian women is yet to attain a commensurate level of improvement.

Nigerian women suffer violations of their human rights through:

1. Harmful traditional practices
2. Rape and defilement
3. Violence in the home
4. Sexual harassment at school or work
5. Harsh and punitive widowhood rites and
6. Forced childhood marriage

I went on the street of Babcock University and asked a 400 level student of ILD a few questions which are;

1.  How do you feel as a woman?

2. What is your understanding about women’s rights?

3. Have you ever been in a situation in which you felt useless as a woman?

4. What standards have you built for yourself as a woman

5. Do you see Nigeria as a country that has gender equality?

The audio below presents her response to the questions.
https://soundcloud.com/taiwo-al/oyejobi-nurat-olaitan-womens-rights-interview