Abstract
The power of media all around the world is at a high importance level because it is one of the main column of society (the fourth power) which has an influence in the creation and in changing of convictions, perceptions and also in the development of society in general. The role played by the media in treatment of social problems, with a focus in gender issues it is vital for enforcement of women position in our society. But the reality of our society shows a lack of gender equality. While being influenced by politics, media is focused on a wide massive programs that include heated political debates, where the men are the dominating actors too. It has started a new age of relationship and influence between media and politics, as media is influenced by politics in the same way the politics is being influenced by the media. In recent time, women empowerment has been a dream yet to be achieved and realized. The low rate of female participation in politics compared to that of their male counter-parts in Nigeria create a need to examine the situation in this study. “The role of television in the campaign for women political empowerment”. The choice of the subject matter is informed by the empirical fact that women are to a large extent subject of discrimination, stereotype, subjugation and all forms of deprivation. A survey research method was employed in this study and questionnaires were used for data collection, then the hypotheses were tested using chi-square statistical tool procedure to draw my conclusion. The results reveal that television as a broadcast medium has positive impact in mobilizing women to participate in politics. Although, television is found wanting in fostering development for gender equality in politics. 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 strength and energy. In recommendation, suggestion of ways to stimulate female indulgence and participation was made by looking at practical examples from the pre-colonial era.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page
Approval page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of contents
CHAPTER ONE:
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Statement of the problem
1.3 Aim and objective of the study
1.4 Significance of the study
1.5 Research question
1.6 Research Hypothesis
1.7 Scope and Limitations of the study
1.8 Definitions of the study
CHAPTER TWO:
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
2.1 The Theoretical framework
2.2 The Development of Television in Nigeria
2.2.1 Objectives of Television
2.3 Mass Media and Politics
2.4 The concept of political participation
2.5 Women And Politics
2.6 Brief History of Women Participation in the Nigerian Politics
2.7 Women in Politics in the Fourth Republic
2.8 Exemplary Roles of Some Female Appointees in Politics
2.9 Mass Media and Enhancement of Women Participation in Politics
2.10 The Media Portrayal For Women In Politics
2.11 the Hindrances to Women Participation in Politics of Nigeria
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research design
3.2 Areas of the study
3.3 Sample and sampling procedure
3.4 Instruments for data collection
3.5 Validation of the instruments
3.6 Reliability of the instruments
3.7 Methods of data collection
3.8 Method of data analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Presentation of data analysis
4.2 Test of hypothesis
4.3 Summary of results
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION
5.1 summary
5.2 Conclusions
5.3 Recommendations
Bibliography.
The power of media all around the world is at a high importance level because it is one of the main column of society (the fourth power) which has an influence in the creation and in changing of convictions, perceptions and also in the development of society in general. The role played by the media in treatment of social problems, with a focus in gender issues it is vital for enforcement of women position in our society. But the reality of our society shows a lack of gender equality. While being influenced by politics, media is focused on a wide massive programs that include heated political debates, where the men are the dominating actors too. It has started a new age of relationship and influence between media and politics, as media is influenced by politics in the same way the politics is being influenced by the media. In recent time, women empowerment has been a dream yet to be achieved and realized. The low rate of female participation in politics compared to that of their male counter-parts in Nigeria create a need to examine the situation in this study. “The role of television in the campaign for women political empowerment”. The choice of the subject matter is informed by the empirical fact that women are to a large extent subject of discrimination, stereotype, subjugation and all forms of deprivation. A survey research method was employed in this study and questionnaires were used for data collection, then the hypotheses were tested using chi-square statistical tool procedure to draw my conclusion. The results reveal that television as a broadcast medium has positive impact in mobilizing women to participate in politics. Although, television is found wanting in fostering development for gender equality in politics. 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 strength and energy. In recommendation, suggestion of ways to stimulate female indulgence and participation was made by looking at practical examples from the pre-colonial era.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page
Approval page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of contents
CHAPTER ONE:
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Statement of the problem
1.3 Aim and objective of the study
1.4 Significance of the study
1.5 Research question
1.6 Research Hypothesis
1.7 Scope and Limitations of the study
1.8 Definitions of the study
CHAPTER TWO:
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
2.1 The Theoretical framework
2.2 The Development of Television in Nigeria
2.2.1 Objectives of Television
2.3 Mass Media and Politics
2.4 The concept of political participation
2.5 Women And Politics
2.6 Brief History of Women Participation in the Nigerian Politics
2.7 Women in Politics in the Fourth Republic
2.8 Exemplary Roles of Some Female Appointees in Politics
2.9 Mass Media and Enhancement of Women Participation in Politics
2.10 The Media Portrayal For Women In Politics
2.11 the Hindrances to Women Participation in Politics of Nigeria
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research design
3.2 Areas of the study
3.3 Sample and sampling procedure
3.4 Instruments for data collection
3.5 Validation of the instruments
3.6 Reliability of the instruments
3.7 Methods of data collection
3.8 Method of data analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Presentation of data analysis
4.2 Test of hypothesis
4.3 Summary of results
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION
5.1 summary
5.2 Conclusions
5.3 Recommendations
Bibliography.