Gender Struggle for Workplace Equality
Gender Struggle for Workplace Equality
• Nigerian women are making significant progress in professional fields, but they still face challenges due to deep-rooted social and cultural norms.
• Despite women comprising 44.82% of Nigeria's labor force, only 13.9% hold top management positions, and they continue to face issues like sexual harassment and low representation in STEM fields.
• Women in Nigeria earn 23% less than men on average, with major disparities in sectors like sports, and spend significantly more time on unpaid care work than men.
• Efforts like the National Gender Policy and Violence Against Persons Act are in place, but stronger implementation is needed to achieve gender equality in the workplace.