Implication of Gender Discrimination on Employment in Lafia Local Government

Abstract

It is unequivocal that the contributions of both female and male gender in the local government civil service are paramount for promoting growth and development of the system. Female gender suffered subordination and discrimination because patriarchy, lack of education and cultural beliefs instead of realities of contemporary life of developing Africa societies to contribute to national development. This study investigated the implication of gender discrimination on employment in the civil service in Lafia local government council in Nasarawa State. The study used descriptive survey and four research questions: A total of one hundred and twenty (120) respondents were randomly sampled for the study. The instruments of data collection used’ were questionnaire and extraction from the available records on staff. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistical methods. Findings revealed that there is gender discrimination in recruitment. Lack of education, early marriage and colonialism are the major causes of the discrimination. The study recommended that gender should be given prominent consideration interms of recruitment