A viral post has sparked outrage after a man stated that the price of rice in Nigeria has risen to ₦110,000, warning women not to visit men if they cannot cook. He added that if a woman burns food at his place, she would be beaten. In response, one comment read, “He’s not lying buttons,” implying agreement both with the rising cost of rice and the threat of violence.
This disturbing comment reflects how abuse is being trivialized in everyday conversations. Normalizing such violent behavior not only perpetuates toxic masculinity but also endangers women by framing domestic violence as an acceptable reaction to mistakes. This attitude needs to be challenged, as it undermines respect in relationships and reinforces unhealthy power dynamics.
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