Makewetalknow

Have you ever met or been in a close relationship with an African woman who has a bachelor’s, master’s or Ph.D. Degree? How would you describe her behaviour from a general perspective? Did you notice anything strange?

Don’t get me wrong: I am a staunch supporter of education for African women because, over the years, she has been neglected and subjected to seclusion in every aspect of life. I’ve always admired the idea of Africans using education to better ourselves. But we must be honest with ourselves: without bias, this modern generation of African women only see education as a means of looking down on others.

I say this because when you look at Africa today, educated African women do not contribute to the continent’s progress. It makes you ask many questions. Why aren’t educated African women demanding an end to poverty in Africa? Statistics from around the world show that black women who are overly educated prioritize their careers over starting a family. Some even say they don’t need a man when asked about their love life.

Unfortunately, for some of these women who have all sorts of degrees, they develop a terrible attitude. Some don’t understand the meaning of the word “Education,” as its purpose is to help build character as you learn about different cultures and languages. When you have an education, you can fulfil the basic needs in life.

You are taught to get dressed, learn self-care and apply practical life skills. But when these educated African women acquire one, they instead develop an attitude of bringing others down who do not have or have a less degree status than theirs. Some use it to control their husbands who have lesser degrees; they see their view as being the most important of all rather than collectively. In Africa, there are many women who claim to be well-educated and think that the only ones who deserve them are men who are equally or higher than them.

In America, there is also a high rate of single, educated women, mostly in the black community. If this continues, it demolishes the strong African family bond we used to have.

Finally, I want to state that I am not opposed to African women’s education, but I am opposed to how they have used what they have learned. The truth is that Western education does not serve the intended purpose of empowering African women; rather, it destroys the fabric of the African family. If it were effective, we would notice the difference.