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Adultery in Igbo Society: Consequences for Women

In traditional Igbo society, adultery—defined as a married woman engaging in sexual relations outside her marriage—is considered a serious transgression with significant social and spiritual repercussions. Cultural and Social Implications Adultery by a woman is perceived as a violation of marital vows and an affront to communal values. Such actions can lead to severe consequences,…