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Title: The Hypocrisy and Deceit with the Feminist Ideology
Author: Okwor Maxwell
Publisher: Speaking Pen International
Year: 2022
Pagination: 85
REVIEWER: Henry Akubuiro
Disturbed by the toxic brand of feminism and its destructive influence on today’s society, Okwor Maxwell, a Nollywood actor and writer, has come up with a new book, The Hypocrisy and Deceit with the Feminist Ideology, which he x-rays the global movement and how it has adversely affected the marriage institution globally.
In the first chapter, “The Craze with Feminism”, the author revisits the global movement that canvasses the institutionalisation of gender balance at all costs. Okwor recognises that women have been treated unfairly for a long time, but the movement has been hijacked by overzealous female groups thereby damaging the credibility of their agitation.
Onwor makes it clear that he has never been an advocate of mistreating women, but he believes that men and women can never operate on the same pedestal in all affairs of humanity, saying, “Nature has configured certain things to be associated with each gender, and our attempt to redirect such configuration will inevitably plunge the entire society into chaos.”
This chapter offers different definitions of feminism by leading authorities. But the author isn’t convinced with the genuineness of the movement overall. He writes: “After a careful look at the various attempts at defining feminism, I am of the unflinching opinion that the pursuit of this movement is founded upon hypocrisy and deceit.” For him, the feminist concept is selfish and ill-conceived without clear guidance and education before being sold to some meek members of the feminine world.
Okwor avers that feminism shouldn’t be allowed to pick faults in agelong lifestyles among happy couples, lest it bedevils many peaceful traditional and religious practices. The author, hence, interrogates the western world’s unrelenting quest to spread the feminist agenda to Africa where it is a disruptive influence on the marriage institution.
The author points out that another problem created by and on the list of radical feminist’s agendas is the controversial issue of LGBTQ, same sex marriage, masturbation, etcetera. Okwor calls on Africa to develop strong resistance to certain western cultural penetration and imperialism being forced on the continent. He also regrets that trend of single parents had its roots in feminism advocacy, while stressing that the benefits of being raised by both parents are unmatched by only one.
Okwo writes that the feminist movement breeds sophisticated women on the outside who are truly unhappy and bitter with their lives. Okwor is dissatisfied with the combative nature of feminism, which, he says, thrives on feeding the feminist gender with prejudice against men. This explains why he wants all to join the advocacy against toxic feminism.
Okwor’s book also x-rays marriage as it bothers on the feminine mentality and desperation. Okwor decries the rush into marriage by women, though there may be incompatibility or the partner may not be comfortable enough to provide for the family. He also queries why ill-prepared young ladies go into marriage without education or craft. The author breaks down the rush for marriage by women under societal influence and pressure, self imposed pressure, and pressure from family. He also discusses what he calls “the crazier dimension” towards marriage. One of them is using pregnancy to force a man into marriage. Okwor notes that the female gender is too quick to make marriage decisions than the male gender, leading them to far more marital mistakes than their male counterparts.
The third chapter looks at societal sentimentalism in which he observed that the Nigerian society is increasingly aligning to a system where women enjoy excessive sentimental-inspired protection, soft landing, pity and shielding, even at the detriment of the other gender.
The chapter reminds the reader that men also suffer from forced sex but often keep quiet. In most cases, the society has no pity for them when it is made open. Okwor preaches thus: “…the society needs to set aside the mentality that suggests the male is strong enough to protect himself from sexual harrasment…”
The fourth chapter is centred around the 21st century woman as a bundle of headaches who has made man an endangered species. He says that, today, men are scared of getting married because of the uncertainties surrounding what the future holds: “The 21st century women reeked of some traits that make relationships and marriage difficult, and one must make sure he is not tangled in their webs.”
From materialism to insatiable sex life, cheating escapades, depraved manners, prostitution and husband snatching, the author declares that men are increasingly under threat and the propagators of feminism should be held responsible to bringing the sane society to its tumultuous end.
