A qualitative study exploring factors contributing to gender inequality in Rural Ghana

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dc.contributor.authorDako-Gyeke, M.
dc.contributor.authorOwusu, P.
dc.date.accessioned2018-12-19T10:20:05Z
dc.date.available2018-12-19T10:20:05Z
dc.date.issued2013-01
dc.description.abstractGender inequality hinders the development efforts of countries worldwide, especially developing countries. Despite Ghana government's efforts to address gender inequality, the issue continues to prevail, and invariably retards development mostly in rural communities. This qualitative study, explored factors that perpetuated gender inequality in Kyebi, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Purposive and convenience sampling techniques were utilized to recruit twenty-five participants and in-depth interviews were conducted to gather data for the study. The findings of the study revealed that deep rooted patterns of culture and socialization continue to perpetuate gender inequality in rural communities denying women equal access to services as well as to physical and social capital. Based on the findings of our study, we draw attention to the need for research and policy interventions that would reduce gender inequalities and ensure women's active participation in social and economic development.en_US
dc.identifier.otherDOI: 10.5901/mjss.2013.v4n1p481
dc.identifier.otherVol. 4(1): pp 481-489
dc.identifier.urihttp://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/26501
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMediterranean Journal of Social Sciencesen_US
dc.subjectCultureen_US
dc.subjectGenderen_US
dc.subjectGhanaen_US
dc.subjectInequalityen_US
dc.subjectRural communityen_US
dc.titleA qualitative study exploring factors contributing to gender inequality in Rural Ghanaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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