GENDER MAINSTREAMING, GENDER EQUALITY, WOMEN’S RIGHT AND LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

This research is on Gender Mainstreaming, Gender Equality, Women’s Right and Legislative Drafting: A Historical Perspective. The specific objectives are to investigate the extent on how integration of Gender Perspective can make the concerns and experiences of both women and men an integral part of all political, economic and social fields in society. To examine the achievements of Gender Equality and ascertain if women and men have equal opportunities and are not discriminated against, leading to more equitable society. The scope of the study is centered on the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. The sample size of the study is eight hundred (800). The study found out that there is a negative relationship between Gender mainstreaming and sustainable development, there is a negative relationship between Gender discrimination and loss of national out-put or productivity; gender in equality has a negative relationship with development. Based on the findings the following interventions were recommended: Government should ameliorate gender discrimination in the society, government should strengthen the relationship between male and female workers. Government should provide fair and equal treatment on gender matters or issues.