When the woman would start to farm, she would only be allowed to grow “womanly crops” such as cassava, plantains, and coco yams not men’s crop like yams. If she were to grow yams, her fields would be burned to rejuvenate the land from evil. The gender roles that take place in the Igbo culture, not only affect their agriculture but every other aspect of Igbo women’s lives.
Igbo woman are subjected to abuse by their significant other, men are allowed to beat their wives regardless of the reason. In a study conducted by the Domestic Violence and Abuse Research Center forty three percent of Nigerian woman stated, “wife beating could be justified on the grounds of matters like burning the food; arguing with the husband; going out without asking
Igbo woman are subjected to abuse by their significant other, men are allowed to beat their wives regardless of the reason. In a study conducted by the Domestic Violence and Abuse Research Center forty three percent of Nigerian woman stated, “wife beating could be justified on the grounds of matters like burning the food; arguing with the husband; going out without asking