Gender’s perception of government and ITS management of industrial disputes in Nigeria
Emmanuel Obukovwo Okaka
Edo University, Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences, Department of Sociology, Edo State, Nigeria
Korespondenční autor: Emmanuel Obukovwo Okaka (emokaka1@yahoo.com)
ISSN 1804-7181 (On-line)
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Submitted:14. 3. 2017
Accepted: 22. 5. 2017
Published online: 24. 6. 2017
Summary
The Nigerian industrial relations environment is not one that is envied by
many, as it is filled with so many controversies, incessant disputes and
strikes. This scenario has led many to call for an overhaul of the system, but
before that is done, it will be most beneficial to seek the views of all
stakeholders to ascertain the best path of action. In view of that, it becomes
pertinent to seek the views of the different groups that constitute the work
force, which is made up of 46% women and 54% men. The argument here is that the
majority of women do not show interest in government and its policies, and this
lack of interest may affect the way they view the government and its
performance. To ascertain men and womens perception of how effective the
process of managing industrial crises in Nigeria is, this paper used a time
survey method to administer 507 questionnaires to both men and women. The data
retrieved shows that 68% of females in the study do feel that the government is
effective in its management of industrial disputes in Nigeria. This was in sharp
contrast to 70% of the males in the study who feel that the government is
grossly ineffective in its management of industrial disputes. This study
therefore shows that the gender of an individual can affect the way the person
perceives and evaluates issues. Womens position may have been influenced
by gender roles assigned by society. It is recommended that parents should allow
children to develop an interest in all subject matter, while women advocate
groups should do so by encouraging women to take interest in matters pertaining
to government, policies and trade unionism. Trade unions should regularly inform
and educate their members.
Keywords: gender; perception; government; interest
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