An Analysis of the Gender Distribution in Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorSanni, O.O.M.
dc.contributor.authorAbidoye, A.O.
dc.contributor.authorIkoba, N.A.
dc.contributor.authorJob, O.
dc.date.accessioned2018-12-19T11:57:04Z
dc.date.available2018-12-19T11:57:04Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.description.abstractThe gender distribution in Nigeria from early education up till the highest levels of decision-making is explored in this study. The objectives were to: examine the progressionin the gender distribution from early education to the high decision-making positions; test for gender parity in education and some sub-divisions of the labour force in Nigeria, and in cases where there are disparities, to ascertain the degree of such disparities based on the 35% benchmark for females, set out in various global and national protocols. Data was elicited from several sources covering education, public service, politics and the judiciary. Tests of hypothesis were carried out to test for gender parity in education and to ascertain the level of attainment of the minimum threshold in other segments of the population. The gender progression curve was also presented to give a graphical overview of the movement of the gender distribution. Our results show that while progress has been made in bridging the gender gap in education, disparities still exist in other sectors. The female population in the lower and middle level manpower positions significantly exceed the 35% benchmark,while the female proportion in the high positions remains very low, under 10%.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipSelfen_US
dc.identifier.issn0794-0378
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1488
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherFaculty of Physical Sciences and Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeriaen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesNig.J. Pure & Appl. Sc.;29,2757-2768
dc.subjectProportionen_US
dc.subjecttest of proportionen_US
dc.subjectgender parityen_US
dc.subjectgender distributionen_US
dc.subjectgender progressionen_US
dc.titleAn Analysis of the Gender Distribution in Nigeriaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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