Breaking Down Barriers: An African Perspective on the Critical Analysis of Gender Equality and Advocacy in the 21st Century

This study critically examines gender equality and advocacy in Africa, focusing on the historical, cultural, social, and economic factors shaping women’s experiences across the continent. By integrating empirical cases from West Africa (Ghana, Nigeria), Southern Africa (Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa), and East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania), the study highlights the diverse challenges and successes in promoting women’s empowerment within varied regional contexts. These case studies reveal how factors such as colonial legacies, patriarchal social norms, educational disparities, and unequal access to healthcare continue to impede women’s full participation in societal, political, and economic spheres.

gender equality, social justice, women’s rights

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