ABSTRACT
This study “The Changing Role of Women in the Development of Bekwarra Clan in the 20th Century” examines the traditional Society and the contributions of women in the development of Bekwarra community. Data used for the study were sourced through primary and secondary methods of gathering research information. This study seeks to promote full development of Human Resource, especially on part of the Bekwarra women. Finding indicates that women groups and associations contribute greatly in social and economic organizations of the society through mobilization of resources for education, farming, trade and political development of Bekwarra community. In spite of the significance roles played by women in the development of Bekwarra, women are faced with the challenges of family responsibilities and lack of finance. The study concludes that recognizing the relevance of women through material and technical support would enhance a broad based resource capacity for human capital and community development.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE – – – – – – – I
CERTIFICATION – – – – – – ii
DEDICATION – – – – – – – III
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS – – – – – IV
ABSTRACT – – – – – – – VI
TABLE OF CONTENTS – – – – – – VII
CHAPTER ONE:
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study – – – – – 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem – – – – – 8
1.3 Aims and Objectives of Study – – – – 10
1.4 Scope of the Study – – – – – 13
1.5 Research Methodology – – – – – 14
1.6 Review of Related Literature – – – – 14
1.7 Chapterization – – – – – – 21
Endnotes
CHAPTER TWO:
THE GEOGRAPHY AND PEOPLE OF BEKWARRA
2.1 The Geography of Bekwarra Community – – 24
2.2 A History of Bekwarra People – – – 36
2.3 Socio-political Organization of Bekwarra – – 45
2.4 Traditional Organization of Bekwarra – – – 48
2.5 Economic Organization of Bekwarra – – – 55
Endnotes
CHAPTER THREE:
THE ROLE OF BEKWARRA WOMEN IN THE 20TH CENTURY
3.1 The Role of Bekwarra Women in Pre-Colonial Era – 65
3.1.1 Socio-Cultural Roles – – – – – 66
3.1.2 Basic Laws – – – – – – – 67
3.1.3 Religious Roles – – – – – – 72
3.1.4 Socio-Economic Roles – – – – – 73
3.1.5 Communal Roles – – – – – – 78
3.1.6 Educational Roles – – – – – – 79
3.2 The Role of Bekwarra Women in the Colonial Era – 80
3.3 The Role of Bekwarra Women in the Post-Colonial Era -90
Endnotes
CHAPTER FOUR:
THE CHANGING ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BEKWARRA CLAN IN THE 20TH CENTURY
4.1 The Changing Role of Bekwarra Women – – 102
4.2 The Limitations of Bekwarra Women – – – 105
4.2.1 Corruption – – – – – – – 105
4.2.2 Poor Educational Background – – – – 106
4.2.3 Limited Resources – – – – – – 106
4.2.4 Gender Discrimination – – – – – 107
Endnote
CHAPTER FIVE:
5.1 Summary – – – – – – – 109
5.2 Conclusion – – – – – – – 110
5.3 Recommendation – – – – – – 110
Endnotes
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