This study aimed to critically analyse the specific socio-economic and political (gender issues) responsible for the continuous perpetuation of gender inequality in Nigeria.
It contends that the attainment of gender equality is not only an end itself in realising human right issues, but as a prerequisite for the achievement of sustainable development. It asserts that women have been fundamentally subjected to domination by men. The authors claim that this is as a result of persisting cultural stereotype, abuse of religious and traditional practises, patriarchal societal structures in which economic, political and social power are dominated by men and the role women have historically played as the followers of male leaders.
The research methodology is termed qualitative research and with the use of secondary data gathered from the University Libraries, news print and journals. We also proffered strategies to ensure women gender equality in all spheres of activities in the country
It argues that to respond to the challenges of gender inequalities and attendant low socioeconomic and political indicators there is need to recognise gender issues as central to and critical to achieve women gender equality and concludes that government must play a key role in leading efforts towards changing the structures which produces gender inequalities in our society.
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