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THE MASCULINE QUEST FOR GENDER EQUALITY BY MUNIR ISHAQ

Whether it is sheer societal inclinations, or rather my singular perception of happenings, I must admit that the feminists agitation for gender equality should not be justified from all spheres, in the sense that, while it may be justified on the basis of the barbaric treatment women are been subjected to by some inhumane customary rules, however such injustice should not be advanced as covering all spheres of life, for the reverse is indeed the case. As such I propose it is high time the male gender also clamour for gender equality, largely due to the one sided treatment meted out to males at the expense of females as obtained in practice.

Speaking from my own personal experience, I attended a program few days back, when it was time for contributions, I raised my hand as did some ladies present, the master of ceremony however refused to point me and proceeded to point all the ladies seated round me. I had to stand up, clearly and visibly showing myself to the MC before he granted me the floor.

The truth is, the societal attitude towards both genders in many instances is more inclined towards the female gender, I see no problem with that, however, such treatment should not be to the detriment of males, we have seen many instances where men are been denied favours, only for the females to be granted such favours, good and fine, women are weak creatures who ought to be treated specially as guaranteed by religious provisions, howbeit men should not be denied such opportunities as well, such denial is what we agitate for.

The most unfortunate aspect is that our fellow men are those who constitute the largesse in perpetuating the one sided favourable treatment. Sure enough, those men are after "things" which they can even go to any extent in getting. They show no iota of sympathy to the male gender, after all you have "nothing" to offer. Fellow men, in my humble opinion, I think it is high time we also raise our voice against this societal injustice meted to us. Equal treatment corresponds with equal opportunities. No more no less.

©Munir Shuaibu Ishaq
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  1. Of course its high time the male folks arise and begin to speak against this poignant issue

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  2. Of course its high time the male folks arise and begin to speak against this poignant issue

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  3. Ifeoluwa Sharon22 March 2018 at 03:27

    So men too complain about unfair treatment?

    I thought only women feel marginalized.

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    1. I think the best we can crave for is fairness.


      Fairness to everyone and equity to all.

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  4. I understand the writer's viewpoint but the marginalization happens mostly to the women.


    Women are the most maligned and limited to opportunities around the world

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  5. Feminism is a struggle to gender quality. Men still have upper hand in the society. Women are still struggling to own the power, don't forget that women are being molested or used before they own what they have or they struggled to get there.
    Men who think they are marginalized need confident and boldness,let them work more on themselves. Thanks

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    1. But the instance the writer gave has nothing to do with his lack of confidence and boldness but the perceived injustice melted to him on account of his male gender.

      I think we need to be fair to all irrespective of pre-conceived notions.

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  6. Well the fact is that we Nigerians always bring up things we cannot at the end of the day fulfil. I'm an individual who is for equity rather than equality. Because I believe eauity means more of justice than equality which might still be unjust in most circumstances of our life situations.

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