Social Sciences & Psychology
Volume: 82 , Issue: 1 , August Published Date: 06 August 2021
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 543 , Download: 525 , Pages: 1 - 25
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP100821820212145
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 543 , Download: 525 , Pages: 1 - 25
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP100821820212145
Authors
| # | Author Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Judith Colby Miti |
Abstract
The aim of this study was to Formulate strategies to address gender inequality in Zambia. Despite the ongoing implementation of the National Gender Policy strategies such as the 50/50 threshold in all decision-making positions, the National Gender Policy implementation has not reached the intended targets, hence women have not progressed in having equal employment opportunities and attaining the management positions. The focus of this study was Luapula Province (Mansa District, Chembe District, and Chipili District), Central Province (Kabwe District, Kapiri Mposhi), Copperbelt (Ndola, Kitwe) and Northern Province (Kasama District and Luwingu District), using a population study of 300 respondents from the public service. This study used a mixed methods research design. The study used both simple random sampling method and purposive sampling method. The study further used both questionnaires and interviews for data collection. Inferential statistics was used in SPSS, through inferential statistics and graphs and tables were generated for analysis. The study concluded that gender inequality was a serious problem in the public service despite having a clear National Gender Policy framework which was being implemented at the level of government. Despite most women having the required skills to deliver effective results, there was still a very serious gap in having equal numbers of males and females in decision making positions. Challenges women faced, were due to a number of reasons such as women in decision making position not being comfortable to consult on matters for fear of victimization, women being sexually abused by supervisors and managers and women not supporting fellow women in management positions. It was recommended that government reviews the implementation of the National Gender Policy (NGP) strategies and that a deliberate move be taken to balance up the appointment of both men and women leadership positions in the public sector.