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"Women Access to Land and its Implications for Economic Empowerment in Ota, Nigeria" by George, Tayo O. Abstract Introduction In Nigeria, land rights and access to lands cut across gender based on the Nigerian land Act of 1978, which gives men and women equal rights to land. However, in practical terms, women unlike men are handicapped in making decisions on the acquisition, use and disposal of land. Inspite of various land policies that prescribe rights to land in modern society, women remain marginalized in access to and economic utilization of land, despite their massive engagement in agriculture (above 80 percent of farmers in Africa are women). This is widespread in rural communities where informal institutions such as customs and traditions prevail. In most of these communities, the patriarchal structure of families is championed by these informal institutions that support male dominance over women. Consequences of women’s poor access to land include lack of access to credit facilities from formal financial institutions, where land serves as collateral. There is also a shift in the household dynamics, roles and income generation that is prevalent as women fend for their families in most of these households. In the light of these, there is a rising body of knowledge focused on understanding how land ownership can be a safety net for women; considering that the current safety net experienced in most African societies are gendered. This study focuses on economic empowerment of women as it encapsulates sustainable wealth of women. Also, empowerment implies a broad development process that facilitates self-reliance and self esteem, thus allowing active participation in development decision making and achieving gender equality. Consequently, two research questions arise: what is the direction of relationship between land right/access and empowerment of women? How important are other individual and household attributes in informing women’s empowerment through land rights? Answers to these questions are important because; it will be relevant for policy makers. |
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- Land use - Economic analysis of poverty - Africa (West) |
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