A gender-analysis of the equal opportunities commission Act 2007 and the equal opportunities policy 2006

Gender sensitive policy that was passed with the goal of redressing socio-economic imbalances that marginalize minority groups on the basis of gender, age, disability or any other reason. However , despite the passing of this important legislation and the establishment of the Equal Opportunities Commission in 2010, women continue to remain in the lower  ranks regarding economic margins, earning less than 20% of accrued profits despite the fact that they provide over 80% of labour input in household and agriculture.

Author: Acfode
Publisher: Acfode
Year of Publication: 2013