ROLE OF RURAL WOMEN IN HOUSEHOLD ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN TOFA L.G.A OF KANO STATE
Journal Title: Academic Research International - Year 2012, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
This study examines the role of rural women in household energy management in Tofa .Local Government Area (L.G.A), Kano State, with emphasis on identification on the specific tasks, and decision-making roles of women in household energy management. Data generated were sourced using questionnaire and interview schedule through P.R.A (Participatory Rural Appraisal), with a total sample of 250 women in four wards of Tofa L.G.A. Based on quantitative and qualitative data collected at the household level, the study demonstrated that the roles of rural women in Tofa L.G.A are culture derived and women are primarily responsible for the use of biomass energy sources and household management in the area and it is used primarily for cooking. Specific tasks involved in by women in biomass energy management include stacking, storing, handling and use. Decision that have to do with the type and how sourced are solely the domain of the men The specific tasks of jn the management of energy identified earlier is likely reduce constraints women’s participation in their other roles from productive and reproductive tasks.
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Nuratu Mohammed, B. Oyeniyl
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