The Blurred Lines Of Acceptable Behaviour: A Society In Need of Change

By Titilayo Eme Udo-Affia Jimeta Omo Basuha =tainted.

  I find it troubling how, in the latest video, you can be seen blushing and giggling in public about a conversation with a man who once harassed you, a pain that many of us still feel and should not be so easily dismissed. That kind of behaviour is not just inappropriate but also a public embarrassment to any husband. It shows a level of carelessness that one would not expect from a married woman. But who am I to judge? The sense of responsibility in marriage seems to be fading, and respect for partners is no longer a priority. Honestly, I am tired of this entire issue. Let both parties take their grievances to court and, in doing so, reflect on how they have interacted with the opposite sex over time. It was easy to overlook the harassment when gaining favour with the chairman was the goal, and a chairman of a committee was given to a new member and yet now it is being remembered over a seat with a vantage camera view. It seems people choose their battles, or their moments of advantage thereby, making it harder for women who genuinely suffer in silence to be taken seriously. The sad reality is that many men and plenty of women in our society do not understand where the limits of acceptable behaviour lie. Men are often raised to believe that their actions do not have real consequences, while women are taught to be coy and manipulative to get their way. Both attitudes are wrong and only reinforce the problems we face today. I am angry, but I hope that women can rise above these social media trials and find real justice when they truly need it.