WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN NIGERIA: AN IMPERATIVE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Subtitle: AN IMPERATIVE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Publisher: INTERNATION ASSOCIATION OF STUDIES IN THE HUMANITIES
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
Language: enm
Format: Journal
Number of pages: 13
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Table of contents: title: The position of women in the society has never been considered on the same plain as that of men. Women are regarded as a second fiddle. Women all over the world and Nigeria in particular are discriminated against and marginalized. Although men and women are fundamentals to the development of the society, yet, women are denied equal access to education, work, career opportunities, and economic resources than their male counterparts. Considering the roles women play in the development process of the society in general and in community development in particular. It is therefore, important to empower women. Statistical tables showing the number of women in the national assembly between (1999-2011) were shown. Data for this study were generated from secondary sources. The objectives of community development are highlighted in this paper. The findings in this study revealed that women are increasing in their participation in various spheres in Nigeria and there are prospect for women to win more in political positions in Nigeria.  Furthermore, the various ways through which women can be empowered have been mentioned. Recommendation where suggested on how to improve the status of women in the society.