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The Role Of Women In Community Development In Nigeria
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1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The
Limited role of women in community development has created a very big
problem in our society. These problems have attracted the attention of
various governments, writers and every one concerned in enhancing
development in Nigeria.
Three decades ago have witnessed
hundreds of seminars, conferences and workshops tailored towards the
promotion of the role of women in community development in Nigeria. The
common practice today has been to mobilize scholars and professionals to
present papers that identify the purposes and as well as proffer
solutions to the innumerable problems hindering the role of women at all
levels without actually investigating those factors.
However, it has recently been recognized that the real gains from such
efforts have not been achieved. This is why Olowole (1998) wrote that
why most poverty alleviation projects and programs have failed is that
the operators are hardly conversant with the thinking and aspirations of
Nigerian women. Johnson (1995) also emphasized that no nation can
develop by neglecting her women. Women are Nigeria’s greatest asset for
stability, economic prosperity, development and unity. Also Okere (2008)
recognized that high participation of women in national decision making
is one of the indices of development. Thus, the factors hindering the
role of women in community development in Nigeria will be investigated
and solution will be proposed.
1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The core objective of this research work is to examine the role of
women in community development in Nigeria with a particular attention on
Umuagwu in Ejemekwuru.
However, other specific objectives of this study include:
1. To increase awareness on the important roles women play in community development in Umuagwu.
2. To identify some factors hindering the roles of women in community development in Umuagwu.
3. To recommend solutions to the problems of women in community development programs in Umuagwu.
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
There is no research work done solely for its own sake but to also
contribute to already existing body of knowledge. This work will
contribute to women study and their roles in community development in
Nigeria. It will also add to already existing knowledge on the subject
matter. The study will also provide insight for other researchers who
may wish to carry out further studies on the activities of women.
The findings of this study will help the public and government to
change both their attitude and perception against women which hinders
development in Nigeria, such things like believing that politics is for
men would be history. From the study, government and non-governmental
organization (NGO) would learn to give their support to the women in
their fight for their rights and freedom.
Women will
benefit a lot from the findings of this study in the following ways. The
study will point out the major areas women suffer neglect; like
economically, socially politically, health wise, etc. the research
findings will teach, the women organizations to continue in their
struggle to over come discriminations against women in terms of
employment and job promotion and other aspects of fundamental human
rights.
Again, the study will make the society to stop
thinking that a part is better than the whole and equally, to stop
neglecting their human resources (women) and accordingly, try to include
woman in every activity. The study will also bring to focus, the real
issues involved in the role of women in community development in
Nigeria. This will make the society to work towards eradicating the
obstacles that have stood in the ways of women’s role in Nigeria and
Umuagwu in particular.
The society will benefit a lot from
the findings because the important roles of woman towards community
development would be made very obvious.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This research work intends to bring to limelight, the positive and negative factors that affect or limit the role of women while embarking on ventures in Umuagwu, Ejemekwuru of Oguta local government area in Imo State ofNigeria. The motivation behind the choice of this topic is the recognition of the fact that the role of women towards community development has become a catalyst in the fast pace of development witnessed in so many nations of the world. A sample size of 120 respondents was drawn ... Continue reading---
