Women, Poverty and Sustainable Development in Nigeria

Abstract

Women are an integral part of society and their contributions in many spheres of life have been recognized (Adepelumi, 2011; Garba, 2011). Notwithstanding their positive role and contributions to socio-economic development, many of them are still suffering from the scourge of poverty in most developing countries. Their inherent disposition in many African cultures put them at a disadvantage position and lower status compared with their men counterparts. For instance, their access to education and participation in other economic activities are being curtailed and to some extent which denied them opportunities to participate and aspire for certain status in the society (Garba, 2011).