Some Perspectives on the Problems and Prospects of Women Education, Empowerment and Gender Role in Nigeria

Abstract

This paper highlights the need for psychological, physiological and dispositional compatibility of Women and the ability to enhance their human resourcefulness and empowerment through the acquisition and use of the ‘right’ type of education. The process of the acquisition and use of education, it is believed, can only come about through an understanding of the causal and physiological linkages between the nature and application of education, empowerment and the various roles expected from each gender. Just knowing the education-empowerment -gender role relationships might not be enough without knowing more and appraising the relationship that ought to work among these three concepts. This paper focuses on the ongoing concerns about education in Nigeria with regards to it's links with the acquisition by Women as well as their empowerment and gender roles. It further examines the rather artificial euphoric concerning the participation of Women in specific and more patriarchal professions and therefore creating a vacuum in feminine and important social roles. Finally, some recommendations were given on realignment of women education to enhance their natural roles using education as a tool.

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n26p66