Thursday, February 22, 2024 – Actress Vicky Zugah has shed light on the societal stigma that outspoken women go through, particularly in cultures where they are often deemed unsuitable for marriage.
Speaking
on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z show, Zugah highlighted the prevalent belief in some
parts of the world that outspoken women are not fit for marriage.
She
expressed concern that women aspiring for marriage or other prominent roles are
therefore discouraged from speaking out, fearing they will be blacklisted.
“In
this part of the world when you’re this vocal, they think that you’re not wife
material.”
“So,
if you’re a woman who is hoping to get married one day or who is aspiring to be
maybe a politician, or any other figure, then you don’t need to say these
things on air or expose yourself like this because you will be blacklisted,” Vicky explained.
The
actress’s remarks came in the context of discussing why some women in showbiz
choose to remain silent about instances of abuse perpetrated by their male
counterparts.
Vicky
pointed out the challenges faced by victims when they speak out, including
accusations of bitterness and interference with the lives of those accused.
“When
you name and shame, they tell you, ‘You’re messing up with people who are
married. These are people who have moved on and are married, are in
relationships, and you are naming them, and this is in the past; you should
move on yourself and get a life,'” Zugah recounted.
She
further highlighted the double standards faced by women, noting that they are
criticized whether they speak out or remain silent.
Zugah
emphasized the need for societal change to address these issues and provide
support for women who come forward with their experiences.
Zugah’s
remarks on the challenges faced by vocal women in society shed light on the
ongoing struggle for gender equality and the need for greater recognition of
women’s voices and experiences.
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