Women Marrying Women in Igbo Tradition: Effects on Family Lineage and Child Welfare

In some Igbo communities, a woman without a male heir may 'marry' another woman so that her children carry the family name. This custom can leave the biological fathers unrecognized. As a result, children grow up without a legal father figure and often miss out on paternal support and discipline. Critics argue this practice contributes to financial strain on the mother, undermines balanced parenting, and may increase the risk of social problems for the children raised without both parents.

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