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ABSTRACT
This
research work intends to bring to limelight, the positive and negative factors
that affect or limit the role of women while embarking on ventures in Umuagwu,
Ejemekwuru of Oguta local government area in
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Certification - - - - - - - - -i
Dedications - - - - - - - - ii
Acknowledgement - - - - - - - iii
Abstract - - - - - - - - - v
Table of contents - - - - - - -
vi-viii
List of tables
CHAPTER ONE:
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
of the study - - - - 1-4
1.2 Statement
of the problem - - - - - 5-6
1.3 Objectives
of the study - - - - - 6-7
1.4 Significance
of the study - - - - - 7-8
1.5 Research
question - - - - - - 9
1.6 Research
hypothesis - - - - - - 9-11
1.7 Scope
of the study - - - - - - 11
1.8 Limitations
of the study - - - - - 11-12
1.9 Definition
of terms - - - - - -
12-15
Reference - - - - - - - -15-16
CHAPTER TWO: THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK AND
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Theoretical
framework - - - - 17-19
2.2 Literature
review - - - - - 19
2.2.1 The
nature of community development - -19-22
2.2.2 Objectives of community development - -22-25
2.2.3 Major approaches to community development 25-26
2.2.4 Planning
in community development - - 26-30
Reference - - - - - - - 31
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research
design - - - - - 32
3.2 Area
of study - - - - - - 32-33
3.3
Study population - - - - - 33-34
3.4
Sample size determination - - - - 34
3.5 Sampling
techniques - - - - - 35
3.6 Method of data
collection. - - - - 35-36
3.7 Method
of data analysis - - - - 36
3.8 Data
collection process - - - - 36
Reference - - - - - - - - 37
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA
PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction - - - - - - 38
4.2 Presentation
and analysis of data - - - 38
4.2.1 Analysis
of personal data of respondents -38-42
4.2.2 Analysis
of research questions - - 43-48
4.2.3 Test
of hypothesis - - - - 48-54
4.3 Summary
and conclusion. - - - - 54
Reference - - - - - - - - 55
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary
of findings - - - - - 56-58
5.2 Conclusion - - - - - - 59
5.3 Recommendation - - - - - 59-61
References - - - - - - - - 62
Bibliography - - - - - - -
63-67
Appendix - - - - - - - 68
Questionnaire - - - - - - 69-72
LIST OF TABLE
TABLES
1. Breakdown
of sample
2. Sex
of the respondents
3. Age
distribution of respondents
4. Martial
status of respondents
5. Occupational
status of respondents
6. Educational
qualification of respondents
7. Responses
on membership of any organization
8. Responses
on the number of women organization
9. Names
of women organization in Umuagwu community
10. Response
on whether their objectives are being fulfilled
11. Responses
on developmental programmes undertaken by the groups
12. Responses
on the factors hindering community
13. Responses
on the reasons why people fail to recognize the role of women in Umuagwu
community.
14. Responses
on the developmental programmes women have carried out in Umuagwu community
15. The
responses on what should be done to eradicate the obstacle that hinders the
role of women in Umuagwu community.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Over
the years, government has been making several attempts to meet the inelastic
needs of communities with their limited resources, but this has not been
efficacious. Hence, community development according to Eze. C (1999: 126) is
one of the alternative vehicles for the positive transformation of societies.
Mere (1982:304) also emphasized that community development is an instrument of
social betterment and upliftment of communities. Also, the United Nations in 1956 gave a
definition of community development which is now accepted world wide. According
to them, it is a “process by which the efforts of the people are united with
those of governmental authorities to improve the economic, social and cultural
conditions of communities, to integrate these communities into the life of the
nation and enable them to contribute fully to the national progress” (Khindula,
1971).
Considering
these view points, there is need for assistance from other bodies to supplement
the effort of the government to encourage better life pattern for members of
the society. It is based on this that women organize themselves in groups for
help activities in towns and village. Women are involved in all the stages of
community development process beginning from the identification of felt needs,
down to execution and evaluation of projects. They carry out enlightenment
programs for government policies in tracking their members, the value of family
child care and home economics. Most importantly, they assist extension workers
to penetrate into the women folk of the community.
Through
group efforts, women have tried to introduce the understanding of changes
taking place in the society at large and how to cope with the challenges
brought about by such changes. They promote religious belief, the care of
motherless and abandoned children, the care of destitute, promotion of modern
home management, encouragement of education at nursery and primary school
level, day care centers, etc. these women could be co-operative, self help
groups, welfare groups, church groups, collective and exchange work groups
which are geared towards the economic, Social and political development.
The
wisdom and determinant quality deposited in the women of Umuagwu community has
gone a long way in development project. Just like any other community. Women
group in Umuagwu has contributed immensely towards the development of their
community. These women embark upon many physical projects like the building of
shops and walling of the market, building of maternity, renting of canopies,
etc. Infact, the important role they play in the social and economic
development of Umuagwu and the society at large, cannot be over emphasized.
As
mothers of the home, they play critical roles in education and socialization of
the children in teaching new trends of home management, maintenance of the
body, environmental cleanliness and as well contributing to the physical
development of the society. In any form their services are required; they are
always willing to do so. No limit should be placed on what they can
collectively constitute to community development because women constitute a
powerful social class. However, the attempt by women to come together and work
in such groupings has been hindered by several factors. Often times, the role of
women in community development in
In
our society, the factors militating against the role of women in community
development, has caused a lot of economic, social and political set backs. At
times, the principal obstacle to the role of women in community development in
Meanwhile, this study aims at investigating factors that delays and inhibits the role of women in community development in Umuagwu in order to provide solutions to the problems.
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The
Limited role of women in community development has created a very big problem
in our society. These problems have attracted the attention of various
governments, writers and every one concerned in enhancing development in
Three
decades ago have witnessed hundreds of seminars, conferences and workshops
tailored towards the promotion of the role of women in community development in
However,
it has recently been recognized that the real gains from such efforts have not
been achieved. This is why Olowole (1998) wrote that why most poverty
alleviation projects and programs have failed is that the operators are hardly
conversant with the thinking and aspirations of Nigerian women. Johnson (1995)
also emphasized that no nation can develop by neglecting her women. Women are
1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The
core objective of this research work is to examine the role of women in
community development in
However,
other specific objectives of this study include:
1. To
increase awareness on the important roles women play in community development
in Umuagwu.
2. To
identify some factors hindering the roles of women in community development in
Umuagwu.
3. To
recommend solutions to the problems of women in community development programs
in Umuagwu.
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
There
is no research work done solely for its own sake but to also contribute to
already existing body of knowledge. This work will contribute to women study
and their roles in community development in
The
findings of this study will help the public and government to change both their
attitude and perception against women which hinders development in
Women
will benefit a lot from the findings of this study in the following ways. The
study will point out the major areas women suffer neglect; like economically,
socially politically, health wise, etc. the research findings will teach, the
women organizations to continue in their struggle to over come discriminations
against women in terms of employment and job promotion and other aspects of
fundamental human rights.
Again,
the study will make the society to stop thinking that a part is better than the
whole and equally, to stop neglecting their human resources (women) and
accordingly, try to include woman in every activity. The study will also bring
to focus, the real issues involved in the role of women in community
development in
The society will benefit a lot from
the findings because the important roles of woman towards community development
would be made very obvious.
1.5 RESEARCH QUESTION
This
research work is to be carried out based on the following research question.
1. What
are the factors hindering the roles of women in community development in
Umuagwu.
2. What
are the reasons why people fail to recognize the role of women in community
development in Umuagwu?
3. What
are the important roles played by women in community development in Umuagwu?
4. What
are the solutions to the problems of women in community development in Umuagwu
in Ejemekwuru community?
These and some other issues are the
motivation for this research work.
1.6 RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS
This
research work comprises the null hypothesis (Ho) and the alternative hypothesis
(Hi). The Hi would stand rejected whenever the Hi is proved to be true. The
hypotheses are as follows:
The
first Ho states that there are no factors hindering the role of women in
community development in
The
first Hi contrarily states that there are many factors hindering the role of
women in community development in
The
second Ho states that many fetish and spurious factors militate against women’s
role in community development in Umuagwu.
The
second Hi states that, there are no fetish and spurious factors militating
against women’s role in community development in Umuagwu.
The
third Ho states that women involve themselves in development ventures severally
in Umuagwu community.
The
third Hi on the other hand states that women in Umuagwu do not engage
themselves in development ventures.
The
fourth Ho which is the last hypothesis states that, orientation of the minds of
the people will help in solving the problems of Umuagwu women.
On
the contrary, the fourth Hi states that orientation of the minds of the people
will not be help in solving the problem facing Umuagwu women.
1.7 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This
study will primarily focus on the relationship between women participation in
development activities and development itself.
It
will cover areas like the factors militating against the efficacy of the role
of women in community development and possible solutions as well, but will not
pay much attention to the society at large as it affects women and development
but will concentrate on Umuagwu women in Ejemekwuru.
1.8 LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
Data
collection owing to the fact that this research work adopted the interview
method as the instrument of data collection, was one of the limitations of the
study.Naturally, the interview method of data collection has always encountered
problems due to the fact that some people may be suspicious of interview and
their motives, thus distortion of information (either as a result of honest
misunderstanding or as a result of purposeful misinterpretation) is a real
possibility.
Secondly,
the nonchalance of some women towards development issues was also a problem in
the course of carrying out this research.
Time
was also a limitation to the study as there were several other issues to attend
to.
Also,
lack of fund and sponsorship which nearly discouraged the researcher was a
limitation to a great extent.
1.9 DEFINITION OF TERMS
In
the course of carry out this research, the following concepts are defined as
were applied within the context of this research work.
Community:
There is no precise definition of the concept of “community” as many writers
and authors have given various definitions to the word. Chaturvedi (2006:60) as
contained in Onyenwigwe (2011:293) states that a community is “the total
organization of social life within a limited area”.
Community Development:
Development:
The term is complex, ambiguous and multi-faceted. It has no acceptable
definition as each definer perceives it from his/her own theology. Business
dictionary defines it as “the process of economic and social transformation
that is based on complex cultural and environmental factor and their
interactions.
Women Organization: Refers to the act of arranging female adult of human being into groups
with different objectives and names.
Role: refers
to the function or importance of women.
Women: This
refers to the female adult of human beings.
Stereotyping:
Here, it means idea, character that has become fixed or standardized and the
idea may be false.
Politics:
Lasswell (1936) considers politics as involving “who gests what, when and how?
Ventures: It
refers to a business, project or activity, especially one that involves taking
risks.
Felt Need: In
this study, it means the most pressing need of people that is identified by
them and attempted doing something about it.
Efficacious:
Producing the result that was wanted or intended.
Factors: It
refers to fact, circumstances etc, that helps to produce a result.
Population: It
refers to all the people living in a particular area, city or country.
Orientation:
Here, it means training or information that is given before starting a project
or new job.
Enlightenment:
Knowledge about and understanding of something, the process of understanding
something or making somebody understand it.
Sexism: The
unfair treatment of people, especially women, because of their sex.
Abdicate: To fail or refuse to perform a duty.
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