MAROON INK

              Growing up in a community in the Eastern part of Nigeria where men could take wives as they pleased without being questioned, heightened my quest for in-depth knowledge of polygamy in the global world, and why morality and religion have still not curbed it out totally. Different societies perceive polygamy to be a showcase of one's wealth and social status, while some other societies see it as a necessary evil to be curbed off the face of the earth. Different religions too view polygamy as an evil such that anyone who involves himself in it is always ex-communicated. On the other hand, others argue that no portion of the Christian Bible bans polygamy so it could be said to not be non-doctrinal, so they go ahead to practice polygamy. And the big question is: why have religion and morality not been able to curb polygamy in Africa- particularly, Nigeria?           This article, therefore, seeks to fill you in on...

Have you ever thought that men are always the aggressors in any situation of domestic abuse?  This article gives you reasons why you should think otherwise as it analyzes domestic violence against women and men alike, and also your rights against this evil.                   What is Domestic Violence?    Domestic Violence is the intentional and constant abuse of anyone in marriage, home, or intimate relationship, in a way that causes pain or distress, in a bid to dominate and control the other.  There are types of Domestic Violence which include:   Physical abuse is the maltreatment of a person and can result in adverse effects on his/her physical health. It may involve hitting, shaking, throwing, burning, drowning, poisoning, etc.   Psychological/Emotional abuse includes neglect, lack of proper care, verbal insults, and interactions where the victim's feeling of worth is diminished.   Harmful cultura...

          Have you ever been bullied on the internet or any social media platform, or received hurtful texts, either by an anonymous sender or someone you recognize on the internet? Probably because of your view on an issue or because of your color?   Since the Internet has turned the world into a global village with the free exchange of information, ideas, skills, culture, and technology, it has increased the occurrence of abuse which is otherwise referred to as "Cyberbullying".  Study shows that one out of three internet users has experienced cyberbullying.   This article tends to analyze the concept of Cyberbullying and your rights against it. And if the Cyberbullying laws the freedom of expression.               WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING?     Cyberbullying has been defined as the "process of using the information and communication technology, to text or post images or videos intended to hurt or emb...