CROSS GENDER

The study examined on perception of Netizens on cross gender issues: a study of Mass Communication students of the University of Benin, (UNIBEN), Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to ascertain the awareness level of students of Mass Communication of (UNIBEN), University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria, about cross-gender issues, examines the role of social media in constructing perceptions of cross-gender issues among university students. Premised on the Framing and Uses and Gratifications Theories, the researcher adopted the survey research method to gather data for the study. The major findings of the research revealed that there is high level of awareness about cross gender issues among students of Mass Communication, UNIBEN. Base on the findings, the research concluded that the awareness level of students of Mass Communication of the university of Benin about cross gender issues is high. The researcher therefore recommended among other things that there should be need to promote media literacy education among students, there should be peer education program where students can educate one another and learn from each other regarding issues of gender identities and being inclusive. The researcher also recommended that there should be curriculum inclusion of gender identity, diversity and inclusiveness within the course structure of mass communication.