- Woli Arole, a comedian and cleric, has sparked a heated debate on the misogynistic attitudes towards women’s roles in marriage.
- He criticized the false belief that women should remain silent or lack the power to express their opinions within a marital union in an Instagram post.
Comedian-turned-cleric Woli Arole has taken a strong stand against the harmful misogynistic belief that women should be silent or lack a voice in marriage.
In a recent Instagram post, Arole addressed this flawed mindset, which is deeply embedded in some cultural and societal norms regarding women’s roles within marriage.
He emphasized that suppressing a woman’s voice in the marital relationship is both wrong and detrimental to the health of the partnership.
Arole clarified that the biblical or cultural teaching of submission does not mean that women should be voiceless or intellectually sidelined.
Highlighting the significance of a woman’s input at home, he explained that sometimes, her voice can be essential to resolving difficulties or providing much-needed clarity.
“The ideology that women cannot talk or have opinions in marriage is wrong Men, submission doesn’t mean dumbness; your wife is your help meet. At times, the salvation of the home will be in her mouth,” he wrote.
In other news, Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Doyin David, has spoken out against the tendency of some men to immediately sexualize women upon meeting them.
During a recent appearance on Thanks For Coming, a dating-focused talk show hosted by Grand Prince Ita, Doyin criticized the common behavior among men who, without even knowing a woman, begin to imagine what it would be like to sleep with her.
“Most times when a guy meets a girl, it’s very easy for them to sexualize her. What’s sex going to look like with this person, without getting to know the person. Sex is important to me, but I’m a whole human being outside of my vagina,” she said.
She further addressed the difficulties of dating in Nigeria, revealing that she hasn’t been in a relationship for several months because the dating scene has become increasingly stressful for both genders.
“It’s been a minute, to be honest. A couple of months ago. Dating in Nigeria these days is extreme sports. It’s hectic,“ she added. However, she said she’s open to being emotionally vulnerable, but only with someone who genuinely deserves it. I will be submissive for the right man,” Doyin said.
On what she looks for in a partner, Doyin emphasized the importance of listening. For her, a man who truly hears her concerns and adjusts his behavior is a major green flag.
“Do I feel like you listen to me? When I complain about something, do you make changes? That’s it for me,” she concluded.
