2020 was a dark year. As if humanity wasn’t traumatised enough by the fatalities from an evil virus, millions had to watch on their small screens a..
Author: Lerato
My fellow African, who do you work for?
2020 was a dark year. As if humanity wasn’t traumatised enough by the fatalities from an evil virus, millions had to watch on their small screens a..
My fellow African, who do you work for? (part 3)
Stay at home moms have no agency: I became a cheerleader for women opting to stay home and am loving it! When you’ve been in the workplace..
The feminist voices I curbed to be a happier me (part 3)
You are tough if you stand up to men and you are weak if you don’t – submission is patriarchal: I listened to mom’s voice for a..
The feminist voices I curbed to be a happier me (part 2)
A successful woman is one who is toe-to-toe with men, who is accomplished in the boardroom: I stepped back, so I could get more power and freedom…
Not everything the feminist movement says is good for you!
The feminist movement has done so much for women that it is hard not to come across as ungrateful when you choose a title like the one..
“Na we massa di work, we di chop”
This would be your ordinary Sunday, church ticked, lunch ticked, a little nap there ticked. And like every other Sunday afternoon, dad has some village meeting to..
Is feminism for everybody?
So I finally got a chance to read through Bell Hook’s widely acclaimed book ‘Feminism is for everybody’ and while I agree in principle with many of..
“I found all the joy and meaning I need in life as a stay at home mom”
My name is Yango Laura epse Chumbon. I’ve been married for almost 15 years and blessed with five adorable kids. I graduated from the University of Buea..