Women Empowerment and Social-Economic Development in Matany Sub-County, Napak District, North Eastern Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION ii

APPROVAL iii

DEDICATION iv

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT v

ABBREVIATIONS vi

TABLE OF CONTENT vii

LIST OF TABLES xi

ABSTRACT xii

CHAPTER ONE 1

INTRODUCTION 1

1.0 Introduction 1

1 .1 Background of the study 1

1.2 Problem Statement 5

1.3 General objective 6

1.3.1 Specific objectives 6

1.4 Research Questions 6

1.5 Scope of the study 6

1.5.1 Content scope 6

1.5.2 Geographical scope 7

1.5.3 Time scope 7

1. 6. Significance of the study 7

1.7. The conceptual framework 8

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CHAPTER TWO .10

LITERATURE REVIEW 10

2.0 Introduction 10

2.1 Concept of empowerment 10

2.2. Women’s Empowerment 11

2.3 Review of related literature 12

2.3.1 Economic empowerment through credit programmes 12

2.3.2 Social Empowerment 14

2.3.3 Political empowerment 16

2.4 Review of related studies 18

CHAPTER THREE 21

METHODOLOGY 21

3.0. Introduction 21

3.1. Research Design 21

3.1.1 Quantitative research 21

3.1.2 Qualitative research 21

3.2. Study Area 22

3.3. Sample size and Study population 22

3.4 Sampling Techniques 23

3.5. Sample procedure 23

3.6. Methods of data collection 23

3,6.1. Interview schedule 23

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3.6.2. Questionnaires .23

3.7. Quality controls/quality assurance 24

3.7.1. Piloting 24

3.7.2. Training 24

3.7.3 Editing questionnaires 24

3.8 Data analysis 24

3.8.1. Editing 24

3.8.2. Coding 25

3.8.3. Establishing themes 25

3.8.4. Tabulation 25

3.8.5. Report writing 25

3.9 Ethical Considerations 25

3.10. Anticipated research problems 26

CHAPTER FOUR 27

PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION OF THE FINDINGS 27

4.0 Introduction 27

4.1 Socio-Dernographic characteristics of Respondents 27

4.2 Women’s status in productive roles 30

4.3 Women’s status in reproductive roles 36

4.3.1 Regular food consumption 36

4.3.2 House Construction 37

4.4 Women’s Status in Community Roles 37

4.4.1 Source of Water for Respondents 38

4.5 Social Ceremonies 39

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4.6 Political women empowerment .40

4.6.1 The findings on the political roles of women in political empowerment 40

4.6.2 Response on member of any political affiliation 40

4.6.3 Response on attend council meetings 41

4.6.4 The response of general contribution of women in the sub county 41

CHAPTER FIVE 45

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 45

5.1 Conclusion 45

5.2 Recommendations 48

5.2.1 Government 48

5.2.2NGOS 48

5.2.3 Individuals 48

References 49

APPENDICES 56

Appendix I: QUESTIONAIRE 56

Appendix III: Time frame or work plan 64