Gender issues

  • Abstract Whenever the term “Gender” is mentioned, many readily attribute it to the womenfolk who, in many societies, are challenged and often put in a disadvantaged position concerning the men. As a result, many women empowerment programs are being championed to cushion the effects of this subjugation on women. This paper attempts to look into…

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  • 2.4 Theoretical framework The issue of gender, especially with the rise of “perceived inequality” and its effect on the developmental process of Africa and Nigeria in particular, taking cognizance of the relationships that hitherto existed in pre-colonial Africa, can be said to have emerged from a perceived lack of recognition of the roles played by…

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  • 1.1 Statement of problem Feminists and advocates have, since the United Nations declaration of 1975 through 1985, “Decade for Women’ continued the movement for gender equality as a way to end gender discrimination [[13]]. On the other hand, even though existing situations that create discrimination against women remain unresolved, new and frightening challenges seem to…

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