Ghanaian media personality Abena Moet has sparked a conversation about household responsibilities, urging men to play an active role in cooking and other domestic chores, especially when their wives have demanding jobs.
Speaking on GHOne’s Toast, Abena Moet challenged the long-standing cultural belief that the kitchen is solely a woman’s responsibility. She emphasized that marriage should be built on fairness, where both partners contribute not only financially but also in maintaining the home.
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“If a woman is working 12 to 15 hours a day, closing big business deals, and contributing equally to the household, it is unfair for her to come home to a husband who has been waiting for her to cook,” she argued. “Marriage is about partnership, and men should be willing to cook too.”
She noted that the situation is different when both spouses have equally demanding schedules and return home at the same time. However, she criticized the idea that men should avoid the kitchen simply because of outdated gender roles.
Abena Moet further explained that this discussion is not about who earns more in the relationship but rather about fairness. She encouraged couples to build relationships based on mutual support, ensuring that neither partner feels overburdened.
Her comments add to the ongoing debate on gender roles in modern relationships, as more women take on high-pressure jobs. While some men have embraced shared responsibilities at home, traditional expectations still hold strong in many households.
Is Ghanaian society ready to fully embrace this shift, or will cultural beliefs continue to slow the progress of gender equality in marriage?
