Deplorable Conditions Of Women In Marriage

This book focuses on the importance of marriage to individuals and society at large. While the responsibilities and benefits derived from marriage are significant, the problems and agonies associated with marriage often affect women more than men, leading to the "deplorable conditions of women in marriage." It is clear and evident that women build their families with total self-support and love for their children as well as their husbands. She goes hungry and deprives herself of certain things to provide for and satisfy her conscience as a wife, mother, and person. In some cases, she becomes a victim of marriage through no fault of her own, simply because she is unable to shoulder the responsibilities of raising her children alone in the event of a divorce. Therefore, she endures for the sake of her children, often to the detriment of her own well-being.

This book not only highlights the odds women face in marriage but also discusses the importance of marriage to society as a mandate from heaven for humanity. Marriage becomes a vital cultural phenomenon in the world, as societies become stronger, more united, and cooperative from family to family. Yet women remain victims despite their contributions as the first teachers of their children.

Since women are often the victims in marriage, the book explores marriage cultures in Nigeria, particularly among the Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa people, illustrating how both families come together to support the couple and reduce certain challenges that might arise as they live their married life. To avoid or curtail violence in marriage against women, this book stresses the importance of women growing older, educating themselves academically or through their parents, acquiring wisdom, and understanding the responsibilities of family life before settling into marriage. It is crucial for a woman to know the size of her family to take care of them while also maintaining her individuality. Despite the positive aspects of marriage, women are often the victims of troubled marital conditions.