Uzor Arukwe Says Marriage Places More Responsibilities on Women

Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has argued that marriage places greater responsibilities on women, insisting that a woman’s worth should not be measured by whether she is married.

The actor shared his views during an appearance on the In My Opinion podcast, in a video clip circulated on Instagram.

According to Arukwe, women bear significant physical and social responsibilities in marriage, including pregnancy, childbirth and adopting their husbands’ surnames.

He explained that these considerations have made him reluctant to strongly advocate for marriage without acknowledging the demands it places on women.

“I’ve never really been an advocate of marriage because I feel like it’s more tasking for the woman. She’s the one that bears the child. She takes your last name. A lot of things happen,” he said.

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Arukwe added that society was gradually recognising that marriage does not determine a woman’s identity, success or personal value.

“So, I feel society is now beginning to catch on to the fact that marriage doesn’t define or make a woman,” he stated.

The actor also reflected on the societal expectations women have historically faced regarding marriage and motherhood.

He recalled how women who remained unmarried at 25 or 30 were frequently questioned, with older generations often comparing their experiences and pointing out that they already had several children at the same age.

However, Arukwe observed that attitudes were changing, with some women now deliberately choosing to remain unmarried or not have children.

He disclosed that he had personally encountered two or three women who did not want children.

His comments have highlighted changing attitudes towards marriage, personal independence and the freedom of women to make decisions about their futures without societal pressure.