Nigerian Mothers, Sons and the Everyday Lessons That Sustain Male Privilege
In many Nigerian homes, girls are expected to cook, clean, run errands and care for younger siblings, while boys are often given more freedom. When a girl asks why her brother cannot do the same chores, she may simply be told, “He is a boy.” Many mothers pass on these rules because they were raised with them. Teaching daughters domestic skills can seem like preparation for adulthood. But when sons are not taught to cook, wash their clothes or care for a home, they may grow up expecting women to do those things for them. The belief that a daughter will “marry and leave” can also affect expectations around education, money, property and family duties. Raising boys and girls with equal responsibility does not diminish anyone. It prepares both children to become capable adults and builds fairer homes.
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