Misogyny is a universal phenomenon that affects women everywhere, including in Africa. While cultures and contexts vary from country to country, the effects of misogyny…
Tocophobia: When the Fear of Pregnancy Becomes Reality
Definition: Beyond a Simple Fear Tocophobia is more than just a moment of anxiety. It’s a profound and complex fear that infiltrates women’s intimate spaces,…
Matrilineal System in Africa: Understanding Inheritance through Mothers”
What is the matrilineal system? The matrilineal system is a mode of social organization where inheritance, group membership, and the transmission of property are traced…
Feminine Dictionary : Pentheraphobia, When the Fear of the Mother-in-Law Becomes Paralyzing
In the intricate web of African family relationships, there exists a little-known phenomenon that affects many people men and women : pentheraphobia. This term, which…
Feminine Dictionary: Feminicide
Feminicide (noun): The word “feminicide” is defined in dictionaries as “the murder of a woman because of her gender.” This term designates a violent act…