THE ROLE OF BROADCAST MEDIA IN MOBILIZING WOMEN FOR POLITICAL PARTICIPATION

ABSTRACT The low rate of female participation in politics compared to that of their male counter- parts in Nigeria creates a need to examine the situation in this study, “The role of broadcast media in mobilizing women for political participation in Nigeria”. This study examines the problems, first, defining the importance of women to participate in politics. The survey research method was employed in this study and questionnaires were used for data collection, then the hypotheses were tested using chi-square statistical procedure to reach a definite conclusion. The results reflect that broadcast media have positive impact in mobilizing women to participate in politics. In summary, broadcast media is found wanting in fostering development for gender equality in politics. In recommendations, suggestion of ways to stimulate female participation was made by looking at practical examples of how this was done in the pre-colonial era. Finally, in conclusion, the study emphasizes that no sex or gender is more important than the other because in politics, intellectual ability counts more than physical energy.        Title page Approval page Dedication Acknowledgements Table of contents                           TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page Approval page Dedication Acknowledgements Table of contents Abstract
CHAPTER ONE 1.0INTRODUCTION 1.1Background of the Study 1.2 Statement of  Research Problem 1.3Objectives of the Study 1.4Significance of the Study 1.5Research Questions 1.6Research Hypotheses 1.7Definition of Terms 1.8Assumptions of the Study 1.9Limitations of the Study References
CHAPTER TWO 2.0LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1Sources of Literature 2.2The Review of Relevant Literature 2.2.1Women in Pre-Colonial Era in Nigeria 2.2.2 Discussions on Gender and Politics 2.2.3 Early  Female Politicians  and their Achievements   2.2.4Factors Affecting Female Participation in Politics   2.2.5Attitude of Broadcast Media to Nigerian Women 2.2.6 Attitude of Nigerian Women to Broadcast Media   2.3Theoretical Frame Work 2.4Summary of Literature Review References
CHAPTER THREE 3.0RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY 3.1Research Design     3.2Area of Study 3.3Population of the Study 3.4Research Sample and Sampling Technique   3.5Instrument for Data Collection  3.6Validity of Instrument 3.7Method of Data Collection 3.8Method of Data Analysis References   CHAPTER FOUR     4.0PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA 4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis 4.2Test of Hypotheses 4.3Discussion of Findings References
CHAPTER FIVE 5.0Summary, Conclusion and  Recommendations  for Further Studies   5.1Summary 5.2Conclusion 5.3Recommendation for Further Studies References Bibliography Appendix ‘A’ Appendix ‘B’