ISSN 2736-1578
Review
African Journal of Gender and Women Studies ISSN 2516-9831 Vol. 4 (3), pp. 001-008, March, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
Review
Development studies discourse: How gender-sensitive are sustainable livelihood frameworks?
Frank S. Arku1* and Cynthia Arku2
1Faculty of Development Studies, Akuapem Campus, Presbyterian University College, Ghana.
2Department of Educational Policy Studies, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
Accepted 18 January, 2019
Abstract
Over the last two decades development studies professionals are drawing on Sustainable Livelihoods (SL) framework to understand the various livelihood strategies available to rural people. The unadventurous development top-down approaches identify only ‘one’ livelihood strategy in the form of ‘employment’ that supports them. This paper discusses the SL frameworks from the viewpoints of United Kingdom Department for International Development’s (DFID) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and maintains that despite the many advantages of SL as diagnostic framework in development studies discourse, the framework lacks specificity on what ‘activities’ provide a means of living. Without a clear explanation of the activities, their livelihood analysis can be best characterized as gender-insensitive because there is a high risk of overlooking certain non-market activities, such as women’s housework. This deficiency in the SL is epitomized from a feminist perspective, problematizing the increasing devaluation and undervaluation of women’s reproductive, productive and community management work in the modern economy and the need to deconstruct structural barriers to gender equal relations.
Key words: Gender, women, sustainable livelihoods, productive, reproductive, community responsibilities.
Cynthia Arku, Frank S. Arku*
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Research Article
African Journal of Gender and Women Studies ISSN 2516-9831 Vol. 4 (3), pp. 001-008, March, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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Female households and poverty: A case study of Faisalabad District
Zahoor Hussain Javed* and Ayesha Asif
GC University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Accepted 03 January, 2019
Abstract
This study shows the relationship between female-headed households, male household and poverty in the two Tehisils of District Faisalabad. Eighty response clients were interviewed. Compare means; regressions and the binary Logit regressions analysis are used to detect the relationship between female household, male household and the factors that affect the possibility towards poverty. Linear results indicate that education, secondary earners, number of children and occupations are the significant factors that affect monthly income of the family. Nevertheless, results indicate that income, consumption, family size and households headship status, play vital role to determine the level of poverty. There is negative relationship between head of households and poverty. Female household’s heads have fewer assets, lower earning capacity than male-headed. Results suggest that the need for special interventions, skilled knowledge and specific infrastructures are required for the improvement women community.
Key words: Female household’s head, poverty, Faisalabad.
Ayesha Asif, Zahoor Hussain Javed*
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Research Article
African Journal of Gender and Women Studies ISSN 2516-9831 Vol. 4 (2), pp. 001-007, February, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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A study of women farmers’ agricultural information needs and accessibility: A case study of Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria
O. J. Okwu* and B. I. Umoru
Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication, University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria.
Accepted 19 November, 2018
Abstract
The study was aimed at determining women farmers’ agricultural information needs and accessibility, using Apa local government area of Benue State as a case study. A sample size of 70 women farmers was initially taken for the study but only data for 65 respondents were analyzed. Simple random sampling technique was used for the sample selection and questionnaire was used to elicit information from the respondents. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. The result showed highest information needs in the areas of pesticides and fertilizer applications and improved farm implements. Husbands, fellow women and mass media were the main sources of agricultural information to women farmers and accessibility of information from these sources was relatively high. Age, educational level and income of women farmers showed significant relationships with their accessibility to agricultural information at 5% level of significance. It is recommended that enough information should be provided in the needed areas and women adult literacy and economic empowerment programmes should be given serious attention to enhance their access to needed agricultural information.
Key words: Applications, questionnaire, Benue, empowerment.
B. I. Umoru, O. J. Okwu*
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Research Article
African Journal of Gender and Women Studies ISSN 2516-9831 Vol. 4 (2), pp. 001-011, February, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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Male perspective(s) on condom use: Context of STI/HIV prevention in the University of Ghana community
Daniel Yaw Fiaveh
Centre for Gender Studies and Advocacy (CEGENSA), University of Ghana, Legon Ghana. E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected].
Accepted 09 December, 2018
Abstract
This study examined the influence of condom use on men’s sexual behaviour in the University of Ghana community. In all, 600 men were sampled for this study using stratified and simple random sampling techniques. The ages of respondents ranged from 17 to 74 years with a mean age of 24 years. The study found that while 80% men have ever used condom, a little over 50% of them used condom at their last sexual encounter. The study established that education and condom use is not related (p> 0.05).
Key words: Male perspective, condom use, sexually transmitted infections/diseases, HIV and AIDS, University of Ghana.
Daniel Yaw Fiaveh
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Research Article
African Journal of Gender and Women Studies ISSN 2516-9831 Vol. 4 (1), pp. 001-007, January, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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Violence against women and reproduction health among African women: The case of Bette women of Obudu in Cross River State, Nigeria
M. A. Ushie1, C. V. O. Eneji2, D. B. Ugal1, O. Anyaoha, B. A. Ushie3 and J. E. Bassey4
1Department of Sociology, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
2College of Humanities and Development, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China.
3Department of Sociology, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
4Department of Adult Education and Community Development, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Accepted 08 October, 2018
Abstract
Violence against women (VAW) is continually recognized as a global health concern yet population based studies of its determinants and consequences remain scarce in less developed areas. This study was undertaken to fill this gap, the study covered four wards of the ten political wards in Obudu using system rand sampling to obtain respondents. Quantitative instruments (questionnaire) and methods (SPSS) were adopted to generate and analyze the data. The result showed prevalence of violence against women in the study area, common factors that enhance the perpetration of violence against women and it has very serious health consequences for women. The coping strategies included among others perseverance, learning to cope among other strategies. From the following some recommendations were given as panacea to solving these problems so highlighted.
Key words: Violence, reproduction health, women abuse, reproductive decision.
D. B. Ugal, B. A. Ushie and J. E. Bassey, M. A. Ushie, C. V. O. Eneji, O. Anyaoha
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African Journal of Gender and Women Studies ISSN 2516-9831 Vol. 4 (1), pp. 001-005, January, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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The vital role played by caste and patriarchy in the emerging women leadership in the governance of local self-government of Pithoragarh and Almora district of Uttarakhand
Abhimanyu Kumar
Government P.G. College, Ranikhrt, Almora, Uttarakhand, India. E-mail: [email protected].
Accepted 17 October, 2018
Abstract
This paper discusses the bearing of the primordial institutions of caste and patriarchy on the emerging women’s leadership in local self- government in Uttarakhand. The state of Uttarakhand was established in the year 2000 dated 9th November. The introducing of reservation for the women in local self-government for the first time in the country, has also led to make similar provisions in the Uttarakhand panchayati raj act, 2003 following the 73rd constitution amendment in relation to panchayati raj act, 1992 in the constitution of India. This has enabled larger participation of women of deprived sections of our society in local self-governance. However, the caste and patriarchy have larger implication in the emergence and performance of women leaders at the gross root level. This paper is based on the women leaders who hail from the lower stratum of the society who are more democratic and people centered, whereas those people from the upper caste are more conservative and family centered. The lower caste women leaders outnumber their male counterparts in the panchayats which provides explanations for the presence have more than one third women elected members in panchayats. The paper is based on the fieldwork carried out in the Almora and Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand during 2003-2008.
Key words: Primordial Institution, caste, patriarchy, emergence, leadership.
Abhimanyu Kumar
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