Nigeria’s rape problem
As young girls, we were told, to sit a certain way, crossing our legs, poised daintily, making sure not to take up too much space on the chair. When I was starting university, I remember my mother cautioning me to always move in crowds. Never to walk alone or be the only girl in the company of boys. She warned me to avoid dark corners and dress responsibly. As a young undergraduate, I took those words to heart and stayed within my comfort zone- the classroom, hospital, and hostel.
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