HIGHER EDUCATION PRIESSIONAL FEMININE DEFICITS IN HEALTH SCIENCES IN NIGERIA

Authors

  • Mowaiye Fagbemi O University of Ilorin, Nigeria
  • Aderinto S University of Ilorin, Nigeria
  • Yenizzar Yenizzar Universitas Bina Bangsa Getsempena

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46244/ghsj.v4i1.2969

Keywords:

Gender, . Differences. Higher Education.. Deficits. Inequality . Professional.

Abstract

There are important psychological processes involved in career socialization and specialization.  Such processes streams line  many  into specialised profession and areas of study thereby entrenching a gendered structure of specialization in any gendered society. Nigeria is a developing nation and still trying to over come gender limiting norms ,one of which is assigned masculine and feminine attributes to some fields and professions, one of which is the health sector . With such a background, the paper attempted to delve into the ratio of males and females within the Nigerians University system in the health sciences using the case study model. The paper revealed a paucity of females in the sector and made recommendations for improvement given the critical nature of the sector and the  spate of development in the sector in the  global village which Nigeria  aims to join in development.

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Published

2025-02-11

How to Cite

Fagbemi O, M., S, A., & Yenizzar, Y. (2025). HIGHER EDUCATION PRIESSIONAL FEMININE DEFICITS IN HEALTH SCIENCES IN NIGERIA. Getsempena Health Science Journal, 4(1), 33–40. https://doi.org/10.46244/ghsj.v4i1.2969

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Januari

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