Authors : O. Ugboh
Abstract: This study examines gender differences in the role of local leaders in rural and community development in Delta State Nigeria. Data were collected from 272 randomly selected respondents from the study area. Data analysis revealed that male local leaders executed higher number of projects than their female counterparts. It was found that local leaders were generally involved in community development in the study area. The result also revealed that the role of the local leaders in rural and community development is influenced by their gender.
O. Ugboh , 2007. Gender Differences in the Role of Local Leaders in Rural and Community Development in Delta State Nigeria . Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 4: 534-539.