GENDER INEQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

This study investigated gender inequality and women employment opportunities in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The sample size was made up of 90 respondents. The data collected was analyzed using frequency count and simple percentage. The study revealed that societal norms, lack of access to education, lack of governmental support, gender stereotype and limited access to finance are the factors responsible for gender discrimination on employment opportunities for women in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. It was concluded that there is high level of gender inequality in employment opportunities among women in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The study recommends that government should make concerted efforts towards ensuring women have access to credit loans which they could use to start up their own businesses. It was also recommended that the Senate and House of Representatives should consider the adoption of a bill that constitutes strategies to fight against discrimination in Nigeria.