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| Promoting Gender Equality in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET): Strategies for Increasing Female Participation in selected universities in Delta State
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Doris Oyoma Golley, Chigozie Stephen Ugwuanyi and Paschal C. Igbokwe
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Abstract:
The study was on promoting gender equality in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET): strategies for increasing female participation in selected universities in Delta state. A descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The sample population comprised of 300 female students (100 each) in 3 selected universities in Delta state. A structured questionnaire was used for collection of data. The questionnaire was subjected to face validation as well as pilot test using Cronbach Alpha which gave a reliability coefficient value of 0.88. Data collected from the study were analysed using mean scores. The study found that the importance of gender equality and female participation in TVET in universities were that it ensures that all individuals participate in the labour market and contribute to economic growth, and that it helps address skills shortages and mismatches in the labour market by diversifying the pool of skilled workers among others. The challenges that impede female participation and gender equality in TVET in universities are deep-rooted gender stereotypes, religious inclination, institutional barriers, and societal norms and cultural beliefs, among others. The strategies for increasing female participation and gender equality in TVET in universities are incorporating gender-sensitive content and teaching methods into TVET courses challenges traditional gender stereotypes and biases, provision of access to career counselling, among others. The study concluded that promoting gender equality in TVET programs is essential for achieving inclusive and sustainable development in Delta State, Nigeria, and beyond, hence, it was recommended among others that universities should develop and implement gender-sensitive policies and guidelines that promote equal access and opportunities for all students in TVET programs.
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