Factors that Contribute to Economic Effects of Oil Pollution on  Men and Women in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State

Gold Dappa-Wogu

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Published: 2024-10-01

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Economic Effects, Oil Pollution, Factors, Men, Women

Gold Dappa-Wogu

Centre for Gender Conflict and Development Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Abstract

This research examined the factors that contribute to economic effects of oil pollution on men and women in Eleme local government area of rivers state. The aim of this study is to examine the factors that contribute to economic effects of oil pollution in Eleme Local Government Area from a gendered perspective. Reciprocal determinism Theoretical framework which accepts the possibility that a person’s performance may be conditioned through consequences of external social and environmental provocations. Using a descriptive research design and qualitative approach, data was collected from a population of men and women aged 12 years and above in Eleme Local Government Area, with a sample size of 40 selected through purposive sampling technique. Survey method such as in dept interview questions tagged “Factors that Contribute to Economic Effects of Oil Pollution on Men and Women in Eleme” (FCEEOMW). Results from the thematic analysis and data synthesis demonstrated several factors intersect to influence the economic effects of oil pollution on men and women in the area as they battle through their economic situations in their various communities. The study highlighted factors such as level of education, economic status, access to equipment, low self-esteem and access to financial resources contribute to the disparity in economic effects of oil pollution on men and women. Therefore, the study recommended that policies should be gendered and tailored to handle factors that create disparity and generally affect the economic life of men and women.

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024)

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Dappa-Wogu, G. (2024). Factors that Contribute to Economic Effects of Oil Pollution on Men and Women in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. International Journal Of Research And Technopreneurial Innovations, 1(2), 64-72. https://ijrti.com.ng/index.php/home/article/view/70

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