ABSTRACT
The
low rate of female participation in politics compared to that of their male
counter- parts in Nigeria creates a need to examine the situation in this
study, “The role of broadcast media in mobilizing women for political
participation in Nigeria”. This study
examines the problems, first, defining
the importance of women to participate in politics. The survey research method
was employed in this study and questionnaires were used for data collection,
then the hypotheses were tested using chi-square statistical procedure to reach
a definite conclusion. The results reflect that broadcast media have positive
impact in mobilizing women to participate in politics. In summary, broadcast
media is found wanting in fostering development for gender equality in
politics. In recommendations, suggestion of ways to stimulate female participation
was made by looking at practical examples of how this was done in the
pre-colonial era. Finally, in conclusion, the study emphasizes that no sex or
gender is more important than the other because in politics, intellectual
ability counts more than physical energy.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Title page
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i
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Approval page
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ii
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Dedication
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iii
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Acknowledgements
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iv
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Table of contents
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vi
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Abstract
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ix
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CHAPTER ONE
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1.0
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INTRODUCTION
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1.1
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Background of the Study
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1
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1.2
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Statement of Research Problem
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1
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1.3
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Objectives of the Study
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6
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1.4
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Significance of the Study
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8
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1.5
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Research Questions
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11
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1.6
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Research Hypotheses
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12
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1.7
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Definition of Terms
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15
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1.8
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Assumptions of the Study
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16
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1.9
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Limitations of the Study
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17
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References
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18
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CHAPTER TWO
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2.0
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LITERATURE REVIEW
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2.1
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Sources of Literature
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2.2
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The Review of Relevant Literature
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2.2.1
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Women in Pre-Colonial Era in
Nigeria
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2.2.2
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Discussions on Gender and Politics
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23
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2.2.3
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Early
Female Politicians and their
Achievements
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24
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2.2.4
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Factors Affecting Female
Participation in Politics
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26
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2.2.5
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Attitude of Broadcast Media to
Nigerian Women
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29
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2.2.6
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Attitude of Nigerian Women to Broadcast
Media
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32
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2.3
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Theoretical Frame Work
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35
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2.4
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Summary of Literature Review
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37
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References
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39
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CHAPTER THREE
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3.0
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RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
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3.1
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Research Design
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3.2
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Area of Study
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3.3
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Population of the Study
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42
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3.4
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Research Sample and Sampling
Technique
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42
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3.5
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Instrument for Data Collection
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3.6
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Validity of Instrument
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3.7
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Method of Data Collection
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3.8
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Method of Data Analysis
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References
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45
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CHAPTER FOUR
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4.0
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PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
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4.1
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Data Presentation and Analysis
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4.2
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Test of Hypotheses
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57
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4.3
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Discussion of Findings
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62
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References
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64
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CHAPTER FIVE
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5.0
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Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations for Further Studies
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5.1
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Summary
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65
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5.2
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Conclusion
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5.3
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Recommendation for Further
Studies
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69
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References
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70
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Bibliography
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72
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Appendix ‘A’
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Appendix ‘B’
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