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..
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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..
Why dad said fucken French
Dad didn’t quite swear but most things French took exception. Ironically, dad lived most of his adult life in Douala. Mind you, if the french policy of..
A tale of chocolates and the birth of an Evolved Feminist
It was one fine day in Amsterdam, the city was in full bloom and I was three days into a business trip. Not having found the time..
“I fought for my marriage when it seemed naive for an executive to do so and live to celebrate not walking away”
My story starts by defining who I am and what I love. My names are Caroline Zoh Akiy Mbi-njifor. I was born, raised, and molded in Cameroon…
Feminism is for happiness
It is my firm conviction that the feminist movement is among the most successful movements humanity has seen. We have evolved from a time in history when..