Gender Mainstreaming and Development in Bushenyi District

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ABSTRACT 

This study investigated the correlation between Gender Mainstreaming and Development in Bushenyi District. Specifically, the study determined the; (1) Profile of the respondents in terms of gender, age, marital status, level of education, employment status and years of service;(2) level of gender main streaming;(3) analyse to the level of development in Bushenyi district;(4) significant difference in the level of Gender Mainstreaming and Development;(5) Relationship between Gender Mainstreaming and Development. This study employed the descriptive survey design specifically the descriptive comparative and descriptive correlation strategies. Utilizing the Slovene’s formula the actual number of respondents (271) was computed. The purposive sampling technique was employed; data was collected from 61 respondents in Kakanju, 73 in Bitooma, 87 in Kyamuhunga, and 30 in Kyeizoba using 2 sets of non-standardized and research devised questionnaires. Data were analyzed using the mean, independent sample t-test and Pearson’s linear correlation coefficient. The findings were as follow; Female respondents were more, Majority of respondents were early adults. Majority of respondents were married. Majority of the respondents were degree holders. Majority of the respondents were self employed. Most of the respondents had worked for a period of 4—10 years. The overall mean score of level of gender mainstreaming was (2.37, interpreted as Low). The overall mean score of level of development (2.49, interpreted as low). It showed a significance difference (Sig. =0.000) on the level of gender main streaming and development. It also showed a significant relationship (r= -0.183, sig. =0.004) between gender mainstreaming and development. The findings concluded that, gender mainstreaming approaches offered were not adequately provided compared to the development in Bushenyi district. The study recommended that, policy makers must prioritise women through increasing gender awareness, changing existing structural, orga nisational and institutional practices. Research can be conducted on emerging practices of women’s land rights.



TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION A

DECLARATION B ii

APPROVAL SHEET

DEDICATION iv

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT v

LIST OF TABLES viii

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ix

ABSTRACT x

CHAPTER ONE THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1

Background of the Study 1

Statement of the problem 3

Purpose of the Study 4

Specific Objectives: 5

Research Questions 5

Scope 6

Significance of the Study 7

Operational Definitions of Key Terms 7

CHAPTER TWO REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 10

Concepts, ideas, and opinions of Experts! Authors 10

Theoretical Perspective 19

Related studies 21

CHAPTER THREE METHODOLOGY 35

Research Design 35

Research Population 35

Sampling Procedures 36

Research Instruments 36

Validity and Reliability of the Instruments 37

Data Gathering Procedures 37

Data Analysis 38

Ethical Considerations 39

Limitations of the Study 39

CHAPTER FOUR PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA 41

CHAPTER FIVE FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 63

FINDINGS 63

CONCLUSIONS 65

RECOMMENDATIONS 67

AREAS OF FURTHER RESEARCH 70

REFERENCES 71

APPENDICIES 76

APPENDIX I INTRODUCTORY LETTER 76

APPENDIX III INFORMED CONSENT 78

APPENDIX VI APPENDIX VII 85

CURRICULUM ViTAE 85


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APA

Consults, E. & Naturinda, R (2022). Gender Mainstreaming and Development in Bushenyi District. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/gender-mainstreaming-and-development-in-bushenyi-district

MLA 8th

Consults, Education, and Ronah Naturinda "Gender Mainstreaming and Development in Bushenyi District" Afribary. Afribary, 18 Nov. 2022, https://afribary.com/works/gender-mainstreaming-and-development-in-bushenyi-district. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

MLA7

Consults, Education, and Ronah Naturinda . "Gender Mainstreaming and Development in Bushenyi District". Afribary, Afribary, 18 Nov. 2022. Web. 28 Mar. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/gender-mainstreaming-and-development-in-bushenyi-district >.

Chicago

Consults, Education and Naturinda, Ronah . "Gender Mainstreaming and Development in Bushenyi District" Afribary (2022). Accessed March 28, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/gender-mainstreaming-and-development-in-bushenyi-district