”So that you will tell baddie to serve the men Ose Oji” – Igbo women share why they avoid attending traditional events and joining their village groups
Igbo women on X have shared their reasons for avoiding traditional Igbo events and groups.
One wrote that she appreciates having a community but steers clear of traditional events to avoid encountering sexism.
She noted that at these events, women are expected to “bend to greet their male peers.”
Other X users agreed, adding that women are often expected to serve men at such gatherings.