In recent years, there has been a growing debate around the concept of a 50:50 sharing formula in marriage, where both spouses equally share financial burdens and responsibilities.
While this arrangement may work well for some couples in other parts of the world, there are two compelling reasons why Nigerian women should think twice before embracing this idea.
1. The man is not ready to share the unpaid house labour
Historically, women have been burdened with unpaid labour in the house and are expected to take care of the home, children, and cooking, so it will be ridiculous for them to also contribute financially to the running of the house at the same time.
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Unless your partner is ready to cook as much as you do, and take care of the home as much as you do, it is unfair to embrace the 50:50 sharing formula with him.
2. The Nigerian law does not protect her in case of divorce
Nigeria’s legal framework concerning marriage and divorce does not always provide adequate protection for women’s rights, particularly in cases of divorce or separation.
Without comprehensive legal safeguards in place, a Nigerian woman should not embrace embrace a 50:50 sharing formula, due to potential financial vulnerability in the event of a marital breakdown.
In the absence of legal provisions that ensure a fair and equitable division of assets and resources in case of divorce, she should maintain a more traditional or individually controlled financial arrangement to safeguard their interests.
While the idea of a 50:50 sharing formula in marriage may sound appealing in theory, the practicality of this formula might not be in favour of the woman.
