Angelus Pulse Nigeria

  Sexual violence remains one of society's most devastating crimes, inflicting deep emotional, psychological, and social scars that long outlast physical trauma. Although people have worked hard for a long time to raise awareness and educate others, incorrect and harmful beliefs about sexual assault are still common. Among the most pervasive and damaging is the myth that a person's clothing can cause or invite rape.  According to the World Health Organization and the United Nations, the notion that "revealing" or "indecent" attire signals consent is not only entirely false, but it also dangerously shifts accountability away from perpetrators and places the blame squarely on victims.   Therefore, to dismantle rape culture, we must examine why clothing is completely irrelevant to sexual violence, expose the roots of victim-blaming, and shift our focus entirely toward consent, accountability, and systemic cultural change.    Understanding Rape:  According...

The issue of gender inequality between male and female children is complex, deeply rooted in cultural, social, and historical contexts. Is there genuine inequality between boys and girls? Did the Creator make a mistake by designing only two sexes—male and female? Is one sex inherently superior? Or are the sexes assigned different but equally vital, complementary roles in reproduction and the sustenance of life? If the answers lean toward equality and complementarity, why do many cultural practices—especially across Africa— nay, Nigeria- continue to discriminate against the female child? This article examines these questions by exploring biological realities, cultural influences, and the persistent challenges girls face. Biological Foundations: Two Sexes, Complementary Roles Biologically, the existence of two sexes is essential for human reproduction and species survival. Males produce sperm and females produce eggs; together, they make conception and new life possible. This duality is ...