CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND
OF THE STUDY
The issue of gender inequality is one which
has been publicly reverberally through society for decades. The problem of
inequality in employment being one of the most pressing issues today, in order
to examine this situation, one must try to get to the root of the problem and
must understand the sociological factors that cause women to have a much more
difficult time getting the same benefit, wages and job opportunities as their
male counterpart. The society in which we live has been shaped historically makes
the policy makers have consistently been male and it is important to examine
all facts of the problem, but in order to fully tackle the issue on most
recognize that this inequality in the work force is rooted in what shape future
employees and employers – education. The research work will examine the
inequalities in policy, actual teaching situations, admission to post-secondary
institution, hiring and job benefits and wages, the situation will also tackle
was is being done to solve this problem and what can be done to remedy the
situation.
Monrovia Street is an area situated in Ungwan
Rimi Gabasawa ward under Kaduna North Local Government with a total of least
populated area in Gabasawa ward which is more or less like a GRA consist of
civil servants, students and businessmen and women etc. the population has made
up different tribe such as Hausa, Yoruba, Gwari, Igbo, Nupe, Katab, etc.
Those living in are predominantly civil servants
that is 80% of people are said to have gainfully employed either by government
or private sectors. And of 20% of them are engaged in commercial activities
ranging from trading, tailoring, hair dressing, etc out of which 15% where
engaged by men only 5% is engaged by women base on the research.
I found that women were left behind in time of
gainful employment as well as commercial activities in the area. In view of
above a lot is expected to be done to bridge the gap between the two genders.
1.2 STATEMENT
OF THE PROBLEM
Men and Women are both equal and both play
vital roles in the creation and development of their families in particular and
the society in general indeed; the struggle for legal equality has been one of
the major concerns of women movement all over the world. Therefore, the sense
of insecurity, humiliation and helplessness always keep a woman mum our whole
socialization in such that for any unsuccessful marriage which results the who
is held responsible. Cultural beliefs and traditions that discriminate against
women may be officially discredited but they continued to flourish at the
grassroots level, this has been main of this research work.
1.3 OBJECTIVES
OF THE STUDY
1. To find out factors
responsible for low employment opportunities of women.
2. To find out the effort of
Government towards reducing gender inequality.
3. To examine the
implication of gender inequality in the society.
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE
OF THE STUDY
A research of this nature has to do with
gender issues must be of great significance. Gender inequality in terms of
employment opportunities, home management and other issues are very critical.
Therefore, this research will be of significance in the following areas:
1.
The project work is one of the basic requirements for the award of
National Diploma in Social Development.
2.
It is expected to provide solutions to the problem of gender
inequality generally and specifically in employment opportunities.
3.
Considering the roles played by human in home and nation building, if
genders imbalances are corrected using the recommendation of this research, the
nation would be greater, this is another significance.
4.
Researchers may find this work as a foundation for further research.
5.
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) may find the research work and
its recommendation very useful.
1.5 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1. What are the factors
responsible for low employment opportunities of women?
2. What are the efforts of
government towards reducing gender inequality?
3. What are the implications
of gender inequality in the society?
1.6 SCOPE
OF THE STUDY
In carrying out the research work, the
researcher chose
as area of study and focused on gender inequality on women employment
opportunities restricted the finding in the above area.
And most of whom he asked question were women
because they are most hit by poverty and vitracy and dominated in terms of
wages, salaries and other commercial activities.
In view of the above, the researcher promoted
to focus more attention on women in order to find out why the inequality exist
and look for a way to find solution and unless something various is done by the
government to control the problem.