The Gender Inequality Saga. Achieving a Sustainable Solution for Global Transformation through the Alternative Women Empowerment Strategy

Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation , 2022 , 105 Pages , Grade: 3.96

Sociology - Individual, Groups, Society

It is extremely difficult to be a woman our world today. Women around the world are facing the dilemma of who they really are and why they exist. Mainly because of how they are generally ill-treated by men coupled with the fact that we are at a critical turning point in world history where humanity is facing the deepest health, economic, and social crisis of our generation and the situation is worsening.

Gender inequality for centuries appears to be the bone of contention between the male and female human species and it is always the female who suffers the greatest level of injustice. Even the seemingly most empowered women seem to have some form of squabble with the male gender. Women have been misunderstood, devalued, disrespected and unappreciated by men and this has left women with a very incorrect perception about themselves and their situation.

For generations, various advocates have been trying to end this inequality saga by cutting off the branches of the problems without uprooting the tree from the roots completely. What this means is that once the branchless tree remains watered by the same traditional, cultural and social waves, the branches quickly grow again to bear much bitter and diverse fruits of inequality and woman devaluation. It is time for the tree of gender inequality that constantly produces bitter fruits for women to be uprooted and the right tree that will permanently yield gender friendly and appreciative fruits to be planted.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
• ABSTRACT
• CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INTRODUCTION
  • Presentation of Issue
  • Scope of study
  • Background Information
  • What is gender and gender equality and gender inequality?
  • History of the Fight to attain Gender Equality
  • Context of Subject
    • Global review
    • Ghana Review
  • Purpose of Study
• CHAPTER 2: THE RESEARCH FOCUS
  • Research Questions
  • Description of the Specific Research
  • Importance of this research
  • Determining the Root Causes of Gender Inequality
  • Definition of the Terms
  • Theoretical Framework
• CHAPTER 3: REVIEW OF OTHER WORK DONE
  • Gender Mainstreaming: The Main Global Methodology / Strategy
  • Other Findings and Conclusions
• CHAPTER 4: RESEARCH METHODS
  • Research Hypothesis
  • Research Strategy and Techniques, Data Sources, Method of Data Collection
    • Secondary Data sourced from 'A CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF WOMEN AND GIRLS EMPOWERMENT' – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
    • Secondary Data as analyzed by World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Reports
    • Ghana's rankings per the Global Gender Index
  • Method of Data Analysis
  • PRESENTATION OF THEMES DERIVED FROM THE INTERVIEW RESPONSES
  • OPIONION POLLS FROM QUESTIONNAIRE
  • GENERAL SUMMARY OF OPINION POLLS FROM QUESTIONNAIRE & DEMOGRAPHICS
  • DERIVED THEMES FROM QUESTIONNAIRE - OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS
  • Verification of Ethical Considerations
  • Challenges encountered in conducting research
• CHAPTER 5: RESULTS OF RESEARCH ANALYSIS
  • Interpretation of Results
  • Explanation of Results
  • Questions about alternative approaches
  • Strength and weaknesses of Statistical analysis

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis project aims to explore the issue of gender inequality in Ghana, West Africa, by analyzing the specific challenges and opportunities faced by women. The primary objective is to develop a sustainable solution for global transformation through an alternative women empowerment strategy. This strategy aims to address the root causes of gender inequality and foster a more equitable society.

• The historical context of the fight for gender equality
• The social, cultural, and economic factors contributing to gender inequality in Ghana
• The limitations of existing gender mainstreaming approaches
• The development and implementation of an alternative women empowerment strategy
• The potential impact of this strategy on achieving sustainable global transformation

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: General Introduction This chapter sets the stage by defining the key concepts of gender, gender equality, and gender inequality. It delves into the historical context of the fight for gender equality and examines the global and Ghanaian contexts of gender inequality. The chapter concludes with a clear statement of the study's purpose.
• Chapter 2: The Research Focus This chapter outlines the specific research questions that guide the study and details the importance of the research. It explores the root causes of gender inequality and provides definitions of key terms. The chapter concludes by presenting the theoretical framework underpinning the research.
• Chapter 3: Review of Other Work Done This chapter provides an overview of existing research and interventions related to gender inequality, focusing on the global methodology of gender mainstreaming. It analyzes the findings and conclusions of other studies and identifies gaps in current knowledge.
• Chapter 4: Research Methods This chapter details the research methodology employed in the study, including the research hypothesis, data sources, and data collection and analysis techniques. It also describes the specific methods used to collect and analyze data, including secondary data from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the World Economic Forum, as well as primary data collected through questionnaires and interviews.
• Chapter 5: Results of Research Analysis This chapter presents and interprets the findings of the research, analyzing the results of data collected through questionnaires, interviews, and statistical analysis. It explores the strengths and weaknesses of the statistical analysis and identifies key themes and patterns in the data.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key terms and concepts explored in this thesis project include gender inequality, women empowerment, sustainable development, global transformation, alternative strategies, Ghana, West Africa, social justice, and feminist theory. This research focuses on understanding the specific challenges and opportunities faced by women in Ghana, aiming to identify and implement a comprehensive solution to address gender inequality and promote societal progress.

• College: ( Atlantic International University )
• Course: Sociology
• Grade: 3.96
• Author: Grace-Tera Korsinah (Author)
• Publication Year: 2022
• Pages: 105
• Catalog Number: V1323685
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346819093
• ISBN (Book): 9783346819109
• Language: English
• Tags: Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Alternative Strategy