The Role of the Church Towards Amelioration of Socio-cultural Practices Inimical to Women Liberation in Igboland

Abstract

practices in Igboland. It was discovered that some parts of Igboland still subject widows to evil practices. It was discovered during the investigation that female circumcision is still being carried on in some part of Igboland. Women are still denied property ownership in some parts of Igboland. The church played a vital role in amelioration of these cultural practices that are inimical to women. The church is still looked upon to continue to play their roles to help eliminate the persisting evil practices in the contemporary Igbo communities in different states throughout Igboland. The researcher attempts to use this means to call on the church and the public to address the persisting inimical practices against women in the contemporary society.