In the words of my favourite female literary writer Buchi Emecheta, I too like to tell people who ask me about my stance on feminism that I am a feminist with a small f. Reading ‘In the Ditch’ (1979) is a great start to understand her work. The debate on whether I am a feminist...
Author: Frieda Mukufa (Frieda Mukufa )
Mavutu Conversations – Power abuse
A few days ago, I had a heated argument with a taxi driver. It wasn’t physical, but it was intense, and we reached no conclusion. I want to discuss it here, and air my views on why I believe I was right. We had just dropped off a lady living in the corporate world. Whatever...
Kudos to the menstruation warriors
For a long time, we have been discussing menstruation, with the narrative largely focusing on advocating for the less-privileged, especially women and girls from rural backgrounds.
Mavutu Conversations – Accountability in a traditional household
The line between respect and imposing traditional expectations can be unclear.
Mavutu Conversations – Celebrating single mothers
Single mothers should be celebrated, even on Father’s Day, because they truly embody the essence of superheroes in the modern world.
Mavutu Conversations – Sexual assault month and the way forward
Recently, I attended an event aimed at celebrating the achievements of women in the feminist movement.
Mavutu Conversations – Endo Month
In March, we celebrated a lot of special days.
Mavutu Conversations – Mavutu Conversations Fighting contraceptives
We celebrated International Women’s Day recently and as much as it is worth applauding for all the achievements we have achieved, there is still a long way to go in certain aspects of the lives of women.
Mavutu Conversations – Ending things that do not bring happiness
Many times, society argues that women’s friendships aren’t real because they do not last. For one, it isn’t true but also, the truth is that all friendships have an expiry date.
Mavutu Conversations – Give your coochie space to breathe
Ladies, quickly gather here. Maybe it’s just me but I am always fighting my wax lady when she says that I can’t engage in sexual activities the day of getting my coochie waxed.