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.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page
Approval page Ii
Dedication Iii
Acknowledgements Iv
Table of contents V
Abstract Vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page i
Approval page ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgements iv
Table of contents vi
Abstract ix
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of Research Problem 1
1.3 Objectives of the Study 6
1.4 Significance of the Study 8
1.5 Research Questions 11
1.6 Research Hypotheses 12
1.7 Definition of Terms 15
1.8 Assumptions of the Study 16
1.9 Limitations of the Study 17
References 18
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Sources of Literature 18
2.2 The Review of Relevant Literature 18
2.2.1 Women in Pre-Colonial Era in Nigeria 19
2.2.2 Discussions on Gender and Politics 23
2.2.3 Early Female Politicians and their Achievements 24
2.2.4 Factors Affecting Female Participation in Politics 26
2.2.5 Attitude of Broadcast Media to Nigerian Women 29
2.2.6 Attitude of Nigerian Women to Broadcast Media 32
2.3 Theoretical Frame Work 35
2.4 Summary of Literature Review 37
References 39
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY 41
3.1 Research Design 41
3.2 Area of Study 41
3.3 Population of the Study 42
3.4 Research Sample and Sampling Technique 42
3.5 Instrument for Data Collection 43
3.6 Validity of Instrument 43
3.7 Method of Data Collection 44
3.8 Method of Data Analysis 44
References
45
CHAPTER FOUR 46
4.0 PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis 46
4.2 Test of Hypotheses 57
4.3 Discussion of Findings 62
References 64
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations for Further Studies 65
5.1 Summary 65
5.2 Conclusion 65
5.3 Recommendation for Further Studies 69
References 70
Bibliography 72
Appendix ‘A’ 76
Appendix ‘B’ 77
CHAPTER ONE