Thesis Abstract

<p> <em>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. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </em> <br></p>

Thesis Overview

<p> <br><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Title page<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Approval pageIi<strong>&nbsp;</strong>DedicationIii<strong>&nbsp;</strong>AcknowledgementsIv<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Table of contentsV<strong>&nbsp;</strong>AbstractVi<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; TABLE OF CONTENTS</strong></p><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Title pagei<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Approval pageii<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Dedicationiii<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Acknowledgementsiv<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Table of contentsvi<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Abstractix<strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>CHAPTER ONE</strong>1.0<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>1.1Background of the Study11.2Statement of Research Problem11.3Objectives of the Study61.4Significance of the Study81.5Research Questions111.6Research Hypotheses121.7Definition of Terms151.8Assumptions of the Study161.9Limitations of the Study17<strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>References</strong>18<strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>CHAPTER TWO</strong><strong>2.0</strong><strong>LITERATURE REVIEW</strong>2.1Sources of Literature182.2The Review of Relevant Literature182.2.1Women in Pre-Colonial Era in Nigeria192.2.2 Discussions on Gender and Politics232.2.3 Early Female Politicians and their Achievements242.2.4Factors Affecting Female Participation in Politics262.2.5Attitude of Broadcast Media to Nigerian Women292.2.6 Attitude of Nigerian Women to Broadcast Media322.3Theoretical Frame Work352.4Summary of Literature Review37<strong>References</strong>39<strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>CHAPTER THREE</strong>3.0<strong>RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY</strong>413.1Research Design413.2Area of Study413.3Population of the Study423.4Research Sample and Sampling Technique423.5Instrument for Data Collection433.6Validity of Instrument433.7Method of Data Collection443.8Method of Data Analysis44<strong>References</strong><p></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>45<strong>CHAPTER FOUR &nbsp; </strong>464.0<strong>PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA</strong>4.1Data Presentation and Analysis464.2Test of Hypotheses574.3Discussion of Findings62<strong>References</strong>64<strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>CHAPTER FIVE</strong>5.0<strong>Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations for Further Studies </strong>655.1Summary655.2Conclusion655.3Recommendation for Further Studies69<strong>References</strong>70Bibliography72Appendix ‘A’76Appendix ‘B’77<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><strong>CHAPTER ONE</strong><strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>Background of the Study1Statement of Research Problem1Objectives of the Study6Research Questions11Research Hypotheses12Definition of Terms15Assumptions of the Study16Limitations of the Study17<strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong><p></p><p><strong>References</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>CHAPTER TWO</strong></p>18<strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>LITERATURE REVIEW</strong>Sources of Literature<strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>CHAPTER THREE</strong><strong>RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY</strong>Method of Data Analysis44<strong>References</strong>45CHAPTER FOUR46<strong>PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong> <br><p></p>