Mass Media Coverage of Women and Gender Inequality
Publication Date: 23/08/2023
Author(s): Lucky Alfred Omonua, Ewomazino Daniel Akpor , Wilfred Oristesan Olley.
Volume/Issue: Volume 6 , Issue 4 (2023)
Abstract:
Gender inequality has been a prevailing matter in Nigeria for many years. Despite efforts by the government and civil society organizations, gender inequality remains a significant problem. The media has played a crucial role in highlighting this issue and bringing it to the forefront of public discourse. However, the views of mass media coverage of women and gender inequality in Nigeria have become an issue that needs constant attention, bearing in mind that, a balanced society is a free and peaceful society. Anchored on the feminist Theory, the paper adopted the survey method. Findings reveal that the media is paying attention to women and gender equality issues, though it could be argued that more frequent coverage would be beneficial to the people. The paper recommends that media organizations engage themselves in researching gender-hood, to investigate the menace engulfing both genders, as well as proffering solutions to it.
Keywords:
Feminism; Gender; Inequality, Mass Media, Women.
