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Gender Inequality in Nigerian Society: Matters Arising and Way Forward for 21st Century

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: It is desirable and inevitable that women should participate effectively in national development activities, given their number and strategic role in society. However, in Nigeria, there are insinuations of marginalization of women in all ramifications. This paper, therefore, principally examined why such huge disparity exist between the men and their female counterparts. The legal basis for gender inequality was also reiterated. An overview of women status in Nigeria shows that priority attention towards gender equity was not given. The paper close with some conclusion and way forward meant to remedy the situation so as to give a sound and sustainable gender balance in Nigeria. Article visualizations:

Source: Open Access Publishing Group - European Journal of Education Studies

DOI: 10.46827/ejes.v0i0.2933

Authors: Saturday Tete Birabil, Uduak Idoghor

Institution: University of Port Harcourt

Language: English

Topic: Gender, Education, and Development Issues

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3012031069

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