Clergywoman Laurie Idahosa has spoken out against criticisms of married women who order food from vendors. This comes in response to a tweet from a Nigerian man with the Twitter handle @Tenderbiggie, who expressed his disapproval of the practice, stating that
there’s a growing trend amongst Nigerian women these days…they order Stews, Soups, and Jollof they eat at home from vendors. And I mean married women.”
Idahosa, however, disagreed with the notion that there is any shame in women ordering food from vendors. In a tweet, she stated that
there is no shame in married women ordering from food vendors. Kitchens don’t have a gender.”
Her response highlights the fact that cooking and food preparation is not limited to any particular gender, and that anyone should feel free to use the kitchen or order food as they, please.
This exchange brings attention to the larger issue of gender roles in domestic duties. Basically, the expectation that women should be solely responsible for cooking and meal preparation should be corrected. Idahosa’s stance encourages a more inclusive approach to the use of kitchens and the sharing of household responsibilities.
It is essential to recognise that domestic duties should not be limited to any gender. Everyone should have the freedom to choose how they manage their homes. By breaking down these gender stereotypes, we can create a more inclusive and equitable society.
