Effect of Gender Equality on Economic Development of Household Heads in Uganda: A Case Study of Rwamucucu Sub-County, Rukiga District.
The study focused on the findings of the effect of gender equality on economic development of household heads in Uganda. A case study of Rwamucucu sub-county, Rukiga district. The objectives of the study included the following: to investigate the cause of gender equality economic development of hous...
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Kabale University
2024
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/2157 |
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| Summary: | The study focused on the findings of the effect of gender equality on economic development of household heads in Uganda. A case study of Rwamucucu sub-county, Rukiga district. The objectives of the study included the following: to investigate the cause of gender equality economic development of household heads in Rwamucucu sub-county, Rukiga district, to find out the effects of gender equality on economic development of household heads of Rwamucucu sub-county, Rukiga district and to identify possible solutions that have been suggested on economic development of household heads of Rwamucucu sub-county, Rukiga district. There was critical review of the issues that have explored and studied both theoretically and empirically in the existing literature on of gender equality as an independent variable economic development as the dependent variable and the methods of data collection were put into action. The research used 80 respondents as the sample size, both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis were employed. The researcher used simple random sampling techniques in collecting and analyzing data and was used to provide equal chances to the sample size. Purposive sampling was also used to collect data from respondents who participated in the study. Findings of the study were obtained from the field interpreting the results analyzing based on the specific objectives of the study and chapter five portrayed the summary of findings, and recommendations the Ministry of Labor, Gender and Social Development should address the problem of poverty in relation to gender equality among women in Uganda, there should be awareness rising regarding gender-based violence, The gender equality should be addressed through social protection programs like equal enjoyment of social services for example clean water in the community, In order for women to contribute in the development process their potential should be unfolded by sensitizing them about development and providing them with the necessary knowledge to help them to be included in the development process and women should get access to economic assets like land and houses that can be used as collateral to secure soft loans. Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn, the study aimed at assessing the impact of gender equality and women empowerment. From the findings, it was established that there is a big negative impact of gender equality on social economic development of women. It was established that gender equality leads to increased education and raised income for the family, leading to women's empowerment. It was however established that education and household income which are the key roles of gender equality can be increased by ensuring that women groups at the local level get access to big financial institutions, women should also have access to assets like land, and houses among others. |
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