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 CONTENTS
Title page
Approval page
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Table of contents
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of Research Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Significance of the Study
1.5 Research Questions
1.6 Research Hypotheses
1.7 Definition of Terms
1.8 Assumptions of the Study
1.9 Limitations of the Study
References
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Sources of Literature
2.2 The Review of Relevant Literature
2.2.1 Women in Pre-Colonial Era in Nigeria
2.2.2 Discussions on Gender and Politics
2.2.3 Early Female Politicians and their Achievements
2.2.4 Factors Affecting Female Participation in Politics
2.2.5 Attitude of Broadcast Media to Nigerian Women
2.2.6 Attitude of Nigerian Women to Broadcast Media
2.3 Theoretical Frame Work
2.4 Summary of Literature Review
References
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Area of Study
3.3 Population of the Study
3.4 Research Sample and Sampling Technique
3.5 Instrument for Data Collection
3.6 Validity of Instrument
3.7 Method of Data Collection
3.8 Method of Data Analysis
References
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis
4.2 Test of Hypotheses
4.3 Discussion of Findings
References
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations for Further Studies
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation for Further Studies
References
Bibliography
Appendix 'A'
Appendix 'B'
