| dc.description.abstract | The research study aims at finding out the challenges facing women's
participation in development processes. The study population were women
and men working with NGOs that initiates development activities, churches,
schools, women group leaders and government institutions.
Combinations of three methods, which included questionnaires, direct
observations and focus group discussions, were used to identify the
challenges facing women participation in development. Presentations of the
data were done through use of Frequency tables, pie- charts and graphs.
The analysis findings confirmed that; demanding family responsibilities,
culture and traditions perceptions, gender stereotypes, limited access to
resources and lack of husband or male relative permission highly contributed
to women's not participating in development activities. It was noted from the
findings that many women do not attend meetings, seminars and workshops.
Women also are not holding key positions in decision -making levels.
The study recommended that, for women to be empowered and participate
effectively in the development process, gender responsive policies should be - .,'
Iimplemented. Gender stereotypes and hafmful cultural practices should be
done away with. Awareness should be created in the whole society through
seminars, trainings, conferences and publications about the importance of
women empowerment and participation in development processes | en |
