Female-dominated informal labour sector and family (in) stability: The interface between reproduction and production

Olu-Owolabi, F. E and Amoo, Emmanuel O. and Oni, Samuel and OYEYEMI, Adeola I. and Adejumo, G.O. (2020) Female-dominated informal labour sector and family (in) stability: The interface between reproduction and production. Cogent Arts & Humanities.

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Abstract

The achievement gender equality and the empowerment of all women (SDG-5) could be slow considering the African traditional cultural expectation of women on exclusive home management, and reproduction, in the face of chagrin economic drive for family income augmentation. The study examined the nexus between women’s role in managing the family, their traditional role of reproduction and expected procreative activities. The research adopted a qualitative research approach with in-depth interviews to obtain data from women entrepreneurs in the informal labour sector in a purposively selected local Adire textile industry in Abeokuta, Nigeria. A snowballing approach was adopted in the selection of the 9 participants that voluntarily agree to participate in the interview. Data were analysed through content analysis and thematic analysis. Findings revealed that the involvement of women in the Adire textile have no negative effects on their families, rather, it has enhanced stability. Respondents have been able to supplement finances at home, the practices

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	05 Nov 2020 09:59
Last Modified:	05 Nov 2020 09:59
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/13706

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