Talk:Gender Equality in Nigeria

concerning widows rights in customary practices -- Nigerianamerican01 02:11, 25 July 2009 (UTC)

Hi,

This article argues, "In many instances, the family of a deceased husband will claim rights to the couple’s property, leaving the widow destitute." I was under the impression that the family of a deceased husband (in customary practices) will claim the couple's property as well as 'claim' her. By this I mean, the family is entitled to the property with an obligation to take care of widow for the rest of her life. They are able to justify seizing the property by providing for the widow. I only bring up this issue because I am researching widow's rights in Nigeria and want to learn new information as it arises. If possible, could the person who wrote this article (or added the section about widows rights) direct me to his/her sources (i.e newspaper articles, scholarly articles, and etc).

Thank you.

Re: concerning widows rights in customary practices -- Keiko 16:12, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Thank you for your post on "Gender Equality in Nigeria". We will contact the person responsible for writing the article and hopefully get back to you as soon as possible with the information you requested.
Many thanks! The Wikigender Team