The Dangers of Western Feminism to African Women | Elma Akob | TEDxUniversityofPretoria

Elma's talk titled "The Dangers of Western Feminism to African Women" explores her experience of and evolving perception of feminism as a young African woman. Elma Akob is a young and vibrant lady who is incredibly passionate about her Continent and being the change, she wants to see. She has a BCom Law and a Communication Management Honours degree and is currently pursuing her Masters in Strategic Business Management at the University of Pretoria. She is an advocate for women empowerment, a PanAfrican citizen and a Voice To Be reckoned with.

[ancientparadox]

Whenever people say that women have been oppressed globally and totally, I tell them that they need to read about African countries and their cultures. Women had esteemed roles in the community. You have queenmothers and other women that lead their nations. People say this because like this lady said, people dont know about African cultures.

[samt]

22 years old??? Such an eloquent and inspiring woman!! Amazing

[MLopezVoice]

“When you sign up to be an activist, you sign up to educate.” YES!!

[takishaedwards]

Never in my life did I find opinions about feminism that described my exact feelings on Western feminism. God bless her!!! She is going to go far!

[rufaro]

As an African woman my understanding of feminism is freedom is through financial freedom and education

[gianabakanos]

I cannot pick out a single part of this talk that stood out because every single sentence spoken is pure gold. Thank you for this. Incredibly thought provoking

[Seshane]

Thank you for this wonderful talk. Western feminism was invented to solve a western problem. Because of its rigidity, the only way it becomes fit-for-purpose in a non-western context is if we adopt western problems as our own. We need our own style of feminism that solves our problems and supports the growth of our communities.

[at_paix]

African solutions to African problems 💯💯.
Everything she said BRILLIANCE BRILLIANCE BRILLIANCE 💁🏽‍♀️

[jonralph]

Well, I'm Yoruba from West Africa and I can proudly tell you that women have always been highly regarded in my culture. I'll take feminity over feminism any day any time.

[traceydumase]

"It's time we found African solutions to African problems"

Elma Akob

[patrbison]

Such an eloquent and intelligent speech. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. The Western woman's struggles are far different from the African woman's struggle.

[ThePiggiestOne]

Feminism has blind spots and it's important to recognise them

[malebonkosi]

I’m all for Africans sharing our lives experiences instead of told how we should feel by pop culture and this talk embodies that! Congratulations for a thought provoking piece

[valarienabwire]

Don't copy and paste it won't work. Let us find our own solutions. This is just a breathe of fresh air. Thank Elma

[Ranudi]

Good speech 🎉
" African problem needs African solution."

[chilalachifwepa]

Love this so much. From her beautiful attire and hair to every powerful and relevant word. ✊🏾

[RSBexpressions]

Id like to also add that this applies to African American women. I am one. That movement is based on white female needs which have a strong distinction that last to this day.

[RastaAfricanGentleman]

From beauty, presence and intelligence our African sister is nothing shy of a queen, shine my sister and get yours. Thank you for educating us at such a young age

[vivienakagha]

This is the best talk on feminism ever.

[IndigooceanOrg]

Great talk. I resonate 100% with this as an African-American woman. All the more for women of the African continent.