A video surfaced showing a girl expressing her anger after being stereotyped as a prostitute by someone she paid to charge her device. In response, a commenter perpetuated the stereotype by writing, “She dey ask her fellow ashawo for there ‘Am I Ashawo’,” implying that both she and her friend are prostitutes.
This kind of comment is not only insensitive but also harmful, as it reinforces the idea that women, especially those expressing frustration over unjust treatment, can easily be labeled as sex workers without any basis. Such accusations are damaging and reflect deeper societal issues where women’s reputations are attacked simply because they defend their dignity. It’s essential to challenge these harmful stereotypes and recognize that people’s worth and character should not be reduced to baseless assumptions or unfair labels.
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