The truth is, we are in a world of impression management. We are all staging a character with social smiles. What would sociologists, like myself, or psychologists name some of the performances we display on social media platforms in the 21st century? For millennials and Gen Zers, our lives are pervaded by our on-screen activities […]
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Recently, I have had to dialogue on the subject of feminism with some friends. And a question that often pops up in these discussions is, “Who is the head of the home?” This is because some of the folks asking this question are of the opinion that feminism does not account for headship in the
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We’ve been friends for about three years now. He popped the question, “would you mind a relationship with me?” I replied, “no.” Though my reply was not as abrupt as I make it seem, I tried to be a little polite in my approach. Some weeks after this ‘almighty’ JAMB* question, he returned one of
The Male Psyche: I said, “No,” and Our Friendship Seemed to Have Turned Sour. Read More »
I questioned why I write. “I think I just want to write. Nothing really drives me,” I concluded during one of my introspective sessions. While cleaning the dishes yesterday, again I went into my regular soliloquy and critical thinking, and I questioned my reason for being a writer. Then, came the switch. I discovered that
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I see a new trend with marital vows. Couples now write their vows. People are no longer going the orthodox way. It is the Millennial’s and Gen Z’s way, and so we gotta* spice it up. We are drifting away from the “for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness, and in health,
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I would say I have some loyal friends (smiles) who constantly read most of my writings. My co-authored publication with my friend (OLUWASEMILOORE ATERE) which was published in the Nigerian Tribune newspaper opened the floor for questioning. A friend contacted me and he said, “we need to talk.” Saturday came and we started our conversation
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In December 2016, I was one of The Platform (Nigeria)’s Young Professional Bootcamp (YBP) cohorts. During one of our sessions, a Human Resource expert said something that I held with me until date. He stated that it is unnecessary to add our families as connections on social media platforms. He went further to note that
Of What Relevance Is His Last Name on My Social Media Platforms? Read More »
I am not here to interrogate anyone, neither do I want to make anyone feel guilty about not being married or ready for marriage. I am only here to voice out my observations and assumptions. Really, it is not more than this. I make this an assumption because my observation might not be generalizable. I
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Artificial intelligence and automation have done extremely great things in the lives of the world’s population, we are very excited to use its tools. However, these tools are socially constructed; thus, the demand for wise use. Technology is a simple and layman appellation for artificial intelligence and automation. Examples of technological tools we use daily
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Dear Brothers, When Blessing tells you as a male colleague that this idea cannot be used in the way you have proposed, you often reply by saying, “the feminist is here.” If she tells you she desires to pursue her career to the very end, by taking up a PH. D, the regular reply will
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