It is intriguing to see the cultural aspects and perspectives of the village of Umuofia compared to the stereotypes of how native Africans were portrayed by Europeans as barbaric and unintelligent. For example, the ways in which they treat their wives is often perceived as demeaning and disrespectful, especially since they practiced polygamy. Although they didn't completely treat women as equals it wasn't that vastly different then the treatment European men gave to their women. The village women weren't given the opportunities to gain titles, positions of authority, or control the household. Which is similar to the traditions of Europeans since they didn't allow women to vote or be the dominant or even equal gender. The act of beating a woman was a known practice in Umuofia; however it wasn't completely accepted. This was evident during the trial when they ruled against the man who abused his wife without cause constantly causing her to flee to her brothers. Europe was no exception to hitting and mistreating women, yet they depict themselves as civilized and just compared to the savage African natives despite similarities between the two cultures. As well as the aspect of religion between the two cultures. Nwoye views is village as immoral due to the ease of killing basically innocent men and children. This acts as a motive towards Nwoye's conversion to Christianity since it appears as an escape from the non-ethical practices of his people. On that same note, Christianity has also been the motive and justification for pointless wars and genocides.