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http://vc.bridgew.edu/jiws/vol9/iss3/16http://vc.bridgew.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1330&context=jiws
Abstract
This paper attempts to analyse sexual inequality as it affects the health of women in Nigeria. Various theories that inform the study of women are briefly discussed along with specific areas of women’s health concerns. These include: female genital mutilation, violence against women, sexual harassment, and widowhood practices. Other areas of discourse involve women and law, and here, we emphasised the need to re-examine both the customary and statutory laws to reflect justice, dignity and fair play for all members of the society irrespective of their gender. Also, special attention should be paid to some laws that encourage the brutality of women by men in order to repeal them, as for instance, a law that encourages men to correct their wives by flogging. Other suggestions are offered on how to create a better and healthier society for all Nigerians, particularly women.Date
2013-01-10Type
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oai:vc.bridgew.edu:jiws-1330http://vc.bridgew.edu/jiws/vol9/iss3/16
http://vc.bridgew.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1330&context=jiws