2019
DOI: 10.4314/gjedr.v17i2.3
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Gender discernment and the implication on Nigeria policy

Abstract: Gender distinct treatment is all pervasive from the down of civilization. It has been continuing over centuries. It shows up in different forms and takes many other dimensions. It takes place in our families even in the society as a whole. Irrespective of economic condition and social standing, gender discrimination has been a cry of many, yet policies have been put in place where the right of girls and women should be protected. In the light of the above, the paper discussed the concept of gender, gender disc… Show more

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“…The foundation of young peoples' attitudes and expectations in respect of their identity and role are created by these gendered norms. In the light of this, young men are reported to have a sense of entitlement towards their female partners and may resort to IBSA or other forms of electronic abuse if they feel their exclusive right over their women is being threatened (Edinyang & Angiating, 2018;Onwutuebe, 2019). For example, a popular Lagos-Nigeria based pastor, Chris Omatsola, was reported to have released online a sex videotape with his former lover, which they had both recorded consensually (The Punch, 2019).…”
Section: Theoretical Background: Feminism Male Support Theory and Nimentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The foundation of young peoples' attitudes and expectations in respect of their identity and role are created by these gendered norms. In the light of this, young men are reported to have a sense of entitlement towards their female partners and may resort to IBSA or other forms of electronic abuse if they feel their exclusive right over their women is being threatened (Edinyang & Angiating, 2018;Onwutuebe, 2019). For example, a popular Lagos-Nigeria based pastor, Chris Omatsola, was reported to have released online a sex videotape with his former lover, which they had both recorded consensually (The Punch, 2019).…”
Section: Theoretical Background: Feminism Male Support Theory and Nimentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, other transition concerns had been reported prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, including shortages in basic service delivery, such as general health, and gendered health; transportation; financial access; information-related; business support; and social norms that promote profitable, and strategic participation in the GVCs [ 98 ]. In Nigeria, despite the mainstreaming of group needs into the NGP, 6 the presence of entrepreneurship limitations and inadequate funding has led to the exclusion and disparities among vulnerable groups, such as women's and children's rights protection under Outcome 2 and the overall poverty index under Outcome 3 [ 99 ]. South Africa estimated between 4 % and 10 % COVID-19 losses, including 1 million jobs and 1,600 businesses [ 100 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In Nigeria today access to education for women has been linked to having positive and contributes to national development since several stakeholders continued to reiterate and improve women education as a way of empowering them in the country (Oyitso and Olomukoro 2012). Part of the government agenda for gender equity and fairness is legislation been established by the government to cater for the disparity between females and males and to protect the right of a girl child, while this has gone a long way to limit some of the barriers that hinder women access to acquiring quality formal education as compared to other citizens in the country (Edinyang and Angiating 2018).…”
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confidence: 99%