What’s wrong with kneeling?
May 07, 2007
SIR — I wish to react to MP Betty Ochan’s view about the cultural aspect of women kneeling before men. In your article, “MP wants ban of women <br>kneeling before men†published on April 30, Ochan made unsubstantiated statements.
SIR — I wish to react to MP Betty Ochan’s view about the cultural aspect of women kneeling before men. In your article, “MP wants ban of women
kneeling before men†published on April 30, Ochan made unsubstantiated statements.
In Acholi culture kneeling is not negatively perceived and if she thinks it is so, that is her personal view and should not be imposed on our generation.
Men in Acholi don’t demand that their wives kneel for them as Ochan claims. Rights should be respected and culture correctly observed. there is nothing like genital mutulation in Acholi culture.
Women activists should demand their rights but must not use our culture to suit personal interests.
David William Omara
Kampala
kneeling before men†published on April 30, Ochan made unsubstantiated statements.
In Acholi culture kneeling is not negatively perceived and if she thinks it is so, that is her personal view and should not be imposed on our generation.
Men in Acholi don’t demand that their wives kneel for them as Ochan claims. Rights should be respected and culture correctly observed. there is nothing like genital mutulation in Acholi culture.
Women activists should demand their rights but must not use our culture to suit personal interests.
David William Omara
Kampala