GENDER MISTAKES, DISPARITY AND INEQUALITY IN NIGERIA

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GENDER MISTAKES, DISPARITY AND INEQUALITY IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF KANO METROPOLIS)

 

CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Gender inequality in our society today, is among the most prevalent forms of social inequality which exists all over the world, with different elects in different
regions. These differences are primarily due to cultural legacies, historical development, geographical location and religious norms which predominate
the society. Mistakes, disparity and inequality are the unequal treatment of people on the basis of characteristics that differentiate those. According to Quillian [2006] factors such as stereotypes, prejudice and/or racism motivate a person to discriminate. Gender mistakes, disparity and inequality as the name suggests is the unfair treatment of women and denial of opportunities and violation of their rights. In the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Mistakes, disparity and inequality Against Women (CEDAW) gender mistakes, disparity and inequality was defined as “any distinction, exclusion or restriction
made on the basis of sex which has the eject or purpose of impairing of nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their
marital status, on a basis of equality of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any
other field”. Despite the numerous gender mistakes, disparity and inequality laws and court rulings, women are subjected to unequal treatment in all spheres
of life all over the world. Even in advanced countries that claim to be champions of women’s rights gender mistakes, disparity and inequality and inequality is
present in one form or the other especially in the field of economics. Women are not compensated fairly for their sorts and contributions at workplace and
are one overlooked when it comes to promotions. The glass ceiling erect
is more prevalent in developed countries as Baxter and Wright (2004) observed
that obstacles for women’s promotion became intense at higher levels of authority. In the social sphere mistakes, disparity and inequality against women is
rampant in almost every field. In many developing and under developed countries of the world, women are not considered worthy of education and better
medical treatment. They have no rights over property and although they may be more capable then men, they are not allowed to use their potentials and
talents. Women are generally treated as second class citizens and their needs are fulfilled only are the men have had their fill. In Muslim countries
particularly women are asked to observe purdah (veil) and are not allowed to step outside the house without the permission of a male member. In some
societies it is mandatory for females to be accompanied by the male members when going out of the house. According to Wadesango [2011] gender mistakes,
disparity and inequality and inequality in everyday experiences is common in the developing countries suppressed and unaware. Inequality between women
and men has been clearly identified as one of the causes blocking development over the last two decades.

 

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