There are mixed reactions from women about the amendments being made to the Maintenance Act that will give men the right to seek maintenance from their wives or common-law spouses under certain circumstances.
"It cheapens both the man and the woman. I don't think any man should have to ask for maintenance. I don't share that at all," said Enthrose Campbell, a media manager.
She explained that if the relationship ends, both parties should go their separate ways, but if there are circumstances where the man is unable to meet his or her needs, then it should be a conscience call for the woman to respond to this need.
levelling the playing field
But Pamela Thomas, a teacher, believes that the law was levelling the playing field.
"If the female is in a position to do it, I don't have a problem with the law changing as long as he used to take care of the woman."
"The tables have turned. I don't have a problem with the changes. It has been happening the other way, so why can't the man demand the same thing?" asked Judith Hunter, an administrative assistant.
"Same as how the woman can demand that the men maintain them, the men should be able to demand that," she said.
"It is making men prone to becoming gold diggers. It is unfair to the woman. The Bible tells us that men should be the providers of the home; that is their core responsibility. Why should we have a piece of legislation going against this biblical principle?" asked Cecile Kelly.
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