1/3 To those asking/saying:
"Why did she go back?/She's an adult!"
Here are some pointers:
This is what the evil of patriarchy looks like; unequal power dynamics: version from spouse & state (Gov/Wife);
Socialization & conditioning of girls to tie their self-worth to marriage;
"Why did she go back?/She's an adult!"
Here are some pointers:
This is what the evil of patriarchy looks like; unequal power dynamics: version from spouse & state (Gov/Wife);
Socialization & conditioning of girls to tie their self-worth to marriage;
https://twitter.com/emmaikumeh/status/1335979315977138179
2/3. She has children so issue of custodial rights were she to leave her husband especially if she does not have the financial means to fight it out in court;
Lack of financial independence;
Lack of psychological freedom to face pressure from family/friends/influential persons;
Lack of financial independence;
Lack of psychological freedom to face pressure from family/friends/influential persons;
3/3 Fear of overall societal stigma which generally shames divorced/separated/single women and denies them dignity & respect;
Lack of self-esteem and no access to a trusted network of support system, such as shelters/social services/trusted police/judiciary/prof therapists...
Lack of self-esteem and no access to a trusted network of support system, such as shelters/social services/trusted police/judiciary/prof therapists...
@AmazingBunch #EndSGBV Sometimes, leaving is not so easy...
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