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Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by Kay17: 12:08pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Timbuktou: From the position of a janitor in five industries, which I'd assume is a vital position and administrative apex to survey the entire Nigerian labour market and come to the conclusion there are no unequal pay issues. |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by Kay17: 12:11pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
TV01: Isn't racial discrimination illegal? But it still exists similarly gender discrimination, because of prejudice. You yourself have shown countless times why the woman is an inferior object/entity which deserves domination and domestication. |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by Nobody: 12:12pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Kay17: A janitor isn't privy to what his colleagues earn? Who cleans the Accounts Department litter? A janitor usually more access to information than most other staff, fyi. Try again, harder this time. 2 Likes |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by Kay17: 12:17pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
bukatyne: What sort of organizations do you have in mind? I personally know firms and offices that have fired women for the crime of pregnancy. But that's my experience, I do not want to generalise nor simplify a complex problem. However I ran into this research thesis, this is more educating than what the denial crowd can offer. http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tinuke_Fapohunda/publication/258344013_The_Gender_Pay_Gap_in_Nigeria_Causes_and_Remedies/links/00b7d527fd82a98b06000000.pdf http://omicsonline.com/open-access/2224-8358/2224-8358-1-186.pdf?aid=19439 http://www.ewp.rpi.edu/jbdn/jbdnv803.pdf |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by coogar: 12:18pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
damiso: christ! so damiso get mouth like this? you publicly undressed a whole st finbarrs college like this? very unfair. to think this school was one of the best schools in nigeria back then when the catholics handled the administration makes it even more depressing that it has now become a mini-OPC recruitment agency. 1 Like |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by TV01(m): 12:25pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Kay17:. You people have reduced me to smileys today. TV 1 Like |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by SAMBARRY: 12:26pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
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Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by Ralphlauren(m): 12:28pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
bukatyne: this situation is not just perculiar to nigeria. it happens abroad too. i remember my first job as a 'contractor'. i discovered to my dismay, shock and anger few weeks into the job that some members of my team were earning £50 more per day than me - even though we did exactly the same thing (same expectations, same working hours, KPIs, targets, etc). that experience taught me to do my homework properly and investigate what the company pays before i accept any offer. it also taught me how to negotiate long and hard. |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by bukatyne(f): 12:40pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Kay17: I'm unable to access these links Will appreciate if you can post them here Re: the pregnant women, where they sacked because they were pregnant or because they were pregnant one too many times? |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by bukatyne(f): 12:41pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Ralphlauren: Pele, ndo |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by texanomaly(f): 1:14pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
FrancisTony: Which thread? |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by Nobody: 1:32pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by Nobody: 1:34pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
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Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by Nobody: 1:41pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
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Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by bukatyne(f): 1:43pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Nonso23: Please post the whole article It would help, thanks |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by Nobody: 1:53pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by Nobody: 1:53pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
texanomaly:Nairaland tumultuous tsunami wiped it away. |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by bukatyne(f): 2:00pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Nonso23: Thanks Going through the first one now |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by Kay17: 2:06pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Nonso23: The Abstract Pay gap between males and females is a major policy concern in national developmental discourse. The paper examines the causes of gender pay gap in Nigeria. The theories proposed in literature suggest three principal causes: differences in human capital, crowding discrimination, and other forms of discrimination. This paper reviews studies on the pay disparities and examines the many explanations for the disparities. It employs both primary and secondary data sources from the Federal Office of Statistics (FOS) and the survey conducted by the researcher. The population for the study comprised teachers, medical doctors and journalists in three local government areas in Lagos Nigeria.Respondents were randomly selected from each of the three professional bodies. 240 questionnaires were administered across of which 185(77 %) made up of 82 (44.3%) females and 103 (55.7%) males were returned in usable condition. Mean comparisons were used to determine significance of differences between the pay of male and female respondents. To reduce the disparities in pay it recommends actions like legislative measures, general recommendations, monitoring procedures and support for low-paid occupations. Methodology This study employs both primary and secondary data sources. Secondary data was in form of cross-sectional data from the General Household Survey (GHS) conducted yearly by the Federal Office of Statistics (FOS). Primary data was obtained from the survey conducted by this researcher between in August and October 2012. The population for this study comprised teachers, medical doctors and journalists in four local government areas in Lagos Nigeria. Respondents were randomly selected from each of the three professional bodies of the doctors, teachers and journalists. 240 questionnaires were administered of which 185(77 %) made up of 82 (44.3%) females and 103 (55.7%) males were returned in usable condition. Mean comparisons were used to determine significance of differences between the pay of male and female respondents. Results Table 1 Actual Pay of Male and Female Professionals Salary =N= Salary =N= Occupation Male Female Male Female Doctors 42 17 =N=2,056,000 =N=1,904000 Journalists 48 26 =N=1,408,000 =N=1,296,000 Teachers 13 39 =N=1,299,200 =N=1,187,200 Total 103 82 Table 1 gives the average actual salary of male and female professionals in the three occupations. The indication is that male doctors had a mean annual pay of =N=2,056,000, while their female counterparts only had a mean annual pay of =N=1,904,000 giving an annual difference of =N=152,000.For the journalists there was a mean of =N=1,408,000 for males as against =N=1,296,000 for the while females resulting in a difference of=N=112,000. Again for the teachers (a profession dominated by females) the mean annual pay for males was =N=1,299,200 and that of the females was=N=1,187,200 giving a difference of =N=112,000 annually. 72 (38.9%) of the respondents indicate that gender pay gap is due to the effects of different reward structures to human capital and differences in the average percentage of females in the individual's occupation. 52 (28.2%) indicate that gender the pay gap is due to crowding discrimination while thought it was due to sheer stereotypes and overt discrimination. Recommendations This paper recommends the reduction of the gender pay gap through initiatives that combat occupational segregation and address women’s labour market segregation. Government policies should promote equal opportunities for males and females in the workplace by reducing the gender pay gap; increasing availability of quality, part-time work, introducing gender duty and ensuring career guidance that is free from gender stereotyping. Pay differences must be carefully monitored and pay measures benefiting low-paid occupations should be introduced to improve the incomesituation of females. The initiatives should seek support for female careerdevelopment through new measures on parental leave and care services, in particular increasingthe number of crèches and introducing parental leave periods reserved for fathers, in order to balance the distribution of family care obligations between men and women.Awareness raising initiatives among employers and the wider public should be supported to share experiences and develop strategies as well as sending gender equality delegations to schools, improving conditions at workplaces, facilitating the combination of parenting and working, and increasing investment in women’s entrepreneurial activities. Legislative support for collective bargaining on gender equality should be considered and multi industry agreement on gender balance and gender occupational equality. Some have advocated for provisions for mandatory quotas for women in boardrooms, voluntary quotas for women in management, corporate governance codes to promote better representation of women in senior managements.Women must be encouraged into male occupations. The crowding effect causes society to produce too much of the outputs that uses "underpriced" female labour. Over production leads to a simple supply and demand dilemma for female labour so that when supply exceeds demand price falls even further. There is need to clarify, streamline and enforce existing laws and regulations. Next is the issue of policy perceptions. There must therefore be concerted efforts to educate the public that the aim of quota policies is to "equalize" the fairness of the labour market and ensure a more efficient allocation of resources. Conclusion This study found that the effects of crowding discrimination, differences in individual characteristics account for the gender pay gap and that that labour market discrimination against females persists. Since economic growth is largely dependent on the wellbeing of women, improving the status of women is not simply about social justice and human rights but economic growth. Unequal treatments bring about inefficient allocation of resources. A nation’s competitiveness is jeopardized when skilled workers from any segment are excluded arbitrarily from employment opportunities or prevented from working up to full potential because of discriminatory practices, hostile workplace environment, or unnecessary inflexible employment policies. Organizations who want to gain competitive edge and advantage cannot overlook necessary skills and experience merely because of gender. This is a principle underlying efforts to attract a diverse work force. |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by Nobody: 2:06pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
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Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by Nobody: 2:14pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by damiso(f): 2:17pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
coogar: I did not mean it as undressing I was just alluding to the 'packaging' that Bukatyne was talking about. I actually admitted that the St Finbarrs boys had a superior argument even if they did not speak 'foneh'. I do know it was one of the best schools in Nigeria but their standards just went down after they became Jakande schools. Even with that I have older cousins, uncles and aunties who went to those schools in their 'Jakande' status and went on to do very well academically. |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by bukatyne(f): 2:36pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Nonso23: Ok, then Done with the first one and the conclusion seems not to tally with the findings... The men and women are happy with their packages and jobs/positions It seems they set out to prove that there is a gender gap, were unable to prove it so they just did wuruwuru conclusion to back themselves up. |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by Nobody: 3:49pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by bukatyne(f): 4:50pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Nonso23: Interesting I really doubt that there is gender gap in wages in Nigeria |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by Nobody: 4:55pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by kaboninc(m): 6:59pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Nonso23: Sorry to derail but how do you call the attention of these moderators because it seems the mails are just not working. |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by kaboninc(m): 7:40pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Kay17: I don't even know where to start. Like I said it is customary for a man to head a home - even when it is the smallest unit of a society. In most (or all) societies where men live, the headship of such a community is always bestowed on a male. Some communities might have a queen but should there be a king, he lords over. A woman can head groups within a community - such groups may include men but these are rarely found. Most ladies talk about friendship and partnership within a marriage to justify their claim of equal opportunity in such relationships. But they forget to realise that even in partnerships or a gathering or an association, there must be a form of leadership and whoever assumes such role is seen as the head. For example, we all agree to have equal stake in the Nigerian project but President Buhari comes first as he's our leader - this time elected. Same applies in a family. Naturally a man assumes that leadership position. Should he abdicate his duties to a woman (like Kay) then so be it. However, should Kay come in contact with the extended family, she's under the headship of a man - even when she may be older. You talk about a man guarding and at the same time governing the wife while the wife in returns is grateful for this form of security provided for her. I think every woman, as an item in her priority list has the issue of security. The other being care. This extends to even the animals. That's the nature of a woman. A woman wants a man who'll take care of her needs - financially, materially and even to some extent, emotional and psychological needs. What's even your point in all of this? That as part of equal rights and opportunities, you should be allowed to head a home? |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by Ewuro4: 7:56pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
I ransacked Google, read the articles even before when Kay brought up the Topic, just to clear up these 'gender pay gap' assertions. It's all propaganda to rebellion. Besides its illegal. Let's see ... started same career with a male colleague in 1999 & started with same pay scale. Took mat leave in 2003 , sick leave in 2004, another mat leave in 2008, numerous leave of absence (to tend to the kids/family issues), berieved in 2009 and another mat leave in 2011. Which during all these the male colleague only took his accurred vac. Leave once every two years. In 2009 during bereavement an excess revenue was declared by the firm and bonus was shared according to employee accrual. He got $4k gross while she only $1.5. No cheating here, the earning summary is written in every pay stubs. Oh by the way, he's making $7 more , why ? employee's incurred worked hrs + overtime automatically increase your wage scale. Ex. 1000hrs = .50c . 2 Likes |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by Kay17: 9:33am On Jun 09, 2015 |
Nonso23: Recommendations RECOMMENDATION |
Re: Feminism: A Joke In Nigeria—for Now! by Nobody: 9:40am On Jun 09, 2015 |
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