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Felix Grace
Student, Artist and Writer @ Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Patriarchy: The Oldest Boys’ Club That Never Got the Memo"
<p><br/></p><p>To me, patriarchy feels like that dusty old uncle who never stops talking, even when no one’s listening. He strolls into every room like he owns it—uninvited, outdated, and oddly confident for someone who’s been wrong about almost everything.</p><p>It’s everywhere. Subtle, loud, disguised as tradition, or sometimes just straight-up nonsense.</p><p>People say, “That’s just how things are,” as if that’s a valid explanation.</p><p>But if how things are means I should shrink myself, be silent, or walk slower just to be “safe,” then maybe things shouldn’t be that way anymore.</p><p>Growing up, I noticed how patriarchy doesn't just shape the world—it presses on your chest. It tells women they’re too emotional and tells men they’re not allowed to be. It teaches boys that softness is weakness and girls that strength is rebellion.</p><p>It gives power to a few, expectations to many, and freedom to almost no one.</p><p>And let me tell you, it’s funny in a ridiculous kind of way.</p><p>Patriarchy acts big and tough, but challenge it even slightly, and it panics like Wi-Fi during a storm.</p><p>It pulls out religion, culture, even biology like Uno cards—“Draw four, go back to the kitchen!”</p><p>But here’s the thing: I’m not here for that.</p><p>I’m here for change.</p><p>Every time I speak up, choose my own path, or support someone who’s breaking a mold—we shake the system.</p><p>Bit by bit, we unlearn, undo, and unseat this ancient nonsense.</p><p>Because the truth is, patriarchy might be loud, but it’s not immortal.</p><p>And I may be quiet, but I am not powerless.</p>
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