Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann advocates for women's autonomy in marriage decisions

Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann, a prominent academic and National Science & Maths Quiz mistress, has stated that women are not obligated to marry due to societal expectations. In an interview with Berla Mundi on TV3, Kaufmann emphasized that choosing not to become a wife is a valid personal decision and should not be perceived as a failure.

Kaufmann acknowledged the difficulty of escaping societal pressure and noted that women often face criticism regardless of whether they marry or remain single. She urged women to make life choices based on personal fulfillment and identity rather than coercion or the desire to please others. She concluded that the priority should be living a life shaped by choices one is comfortable with and willing to own, rather than seeking unrealistic universal approval.