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Gender-Specific Legal Education and Attitudes Towards Women's Rights in Nigeria: A Survey Study

Obi Nnaemeka, University of Abuja Chinedu Ifeyinfa, University of Abuja Nwachukwu Onyebuchi, University of Port Harcourt Uzombi Chinecherem, University of Lagos
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18737100
Published: September 25, 2001

Abstract

This study examines gender-specific legal education programmes in Nigeria, focusing on their impact on attitudes towards women's rights. A survey was conducted among a diverse sample of Nigerian adults to assess knowledge about gender-specific laws, beliefs regarding women's rights, and attitudes towards current legal reforms. The analysis revealed that participants who had received gender-specific legal education were significantly more likely to support affirmative action policies for women in employment and education settings (85% vs. 60%). Gender-specific legal education programmes appear to be effective in improving public attitudes towards women's rights, particularly concerning workplace equality. Policy makers should consider incorporating gender-specific curricula into existing law enforcement and legal training programmes to further enhance societal awareness of women’s rights.

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Obi Nnaemeka, Chinedu Ifeyinfa, Nwachukwu Onyebuchi, Uzombi Chinecherem (2001). Gender-Specific Legal Education and Attitudes Towards Women's Rights in Nigeria: A Survey Study. African International Criminal Law (Law/Political Science crossover), Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18737100

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NigerianGender-SpecificLegalEducationAttitudesWomen'sRightsSurveyResearch20thCentury

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