Abstract:
ABSTRACT
Gender inequalities have existed in human societies for many decades and gender
mainstreaming is an internationally recognised approach to address such
inequalities in society. The study was designed to examine gender mainstreaming
at the University of Education, Winneba. In conducting the study, fifteen
participants were selected using the purposive and convenient sampling techniques.
Data was collected using the interview guide. Data collected was analysed
qualitatively. The study found that, though the campus environment was conducive
for the implementation of gender mainstreaming, more resources in terms of
finances and gender experts were needed to effectively bridge the policy and
implementation gaps in UEW. Based on the outcome of the study, the study
recommended that, there is the need to revise the University’s policy documents,
including the Gender Policy, Strategic Plan and the Statutes, to ensure that gender
mainstreaming issues are well captured in them, with targets clearly set. Again, the
dissemination of the contents of the named documents should be publicised, and
staff and students encouraged to own the policies. There is also the need to ensure
that gender mainstreaming issues are made integral to key institutional operations
and activities. Additionally, management must devote more resources to gender
mainstreaming, and hire more gender experts to support the gender mainstreaming
agenda of the University. Management must create gender awareness on campus
by encouraging the formation of gender associations and clubs involve male staff
and students in gender advocacy and intensify mentorship programmes for female
staff and students.
