A Nigerian mother of four daughters has criticised a man who reportedly said he would have abandoned her if he were her husband because she had not given birth to a male child.
The woman took to social media to express her displeasure over the comment, questioning the mindset of men who believe that having a son is more important than having daughters.
The controversy has reignited conversations about gender preference in Nigerian families, particularly the societal pressure placed on women to give birth to male children to satisfy their husbands or families.
Many women have continued to speak out against the belief that a woman’s worth or position in her marriage should be determined by the sex of her children. Others have pointed out that the sex of a child is determined by biological factors and is not something a woman can choose.
The woman’s response has also drawn attention to the emotional strain that such expectations can place on mothers, especially those who already have several daughters.
The incident has sparked discussions online, with many social media users condemning the idea of abandoning a wife simply because she has given birth only to girls.
