Gender and Poverty. A study of Majengo Slums, Kenya

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE

  • INTRODUCTION
  • Background of the Study
  • Statement of the Problem
  • Objectives of the Study
  • Research Questions
  • Justification of the Study
  • Significance of the Study
  • Scope of the Study
  • Limitations of the Study

• CHAPTER TWO

  • LITERATURE REVIEW
  • Introduction
  • Gender and Poverty
  • Involvement of Men and Women in Poverty Reduction Projects
  • Benefits of Gender Mainstreaming in Poverty Reduction
  • Analytical Framework
  • Conceptual Framework

• CHAPTER THREE

  • RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
  • Introduction
  • Research Design
  • Site of the Study
  • Target Population
  • Sampling Techniques and Sample Size
  • Research Instruments
  • Pre-testing of Research Instruments
  • Research Assistants
  • Data Analysis and Presentation
  • Data Management and Ethical Considerations

• CHAPTER FOUR

  • RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
  • Introduction
  • Biographical Data
  • Gender Influence on Poverty

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research thesis aims to analyze the impact of gender on poverty reduction projects in Majengo slums, Nyeri County, Kenya. It explores the role of gender in the implementation and effectiveness of such projects, seeking to understand how gender-sensitive approaches can contribute to more equitable outcomes.

• Gender disparities in poverty reduction projects
• The influence of gender on access to resources and opportunities
• Gender-based vulnerabilities and their impact on poverty reduction
• Effective strategies for gender mainstreaming in poverty reduction initiatives
• The importance of involving both men and women in project design and implementation

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One introduces the study's background, statement of the problem, objectives, research questions, justification, significance, scope, and limitations. Chapter Two reviews existing literature on gender and poverty, discussing the involvement of men and women in poverty reduction projects, the benefits of gender mainstreaming, and the analytical and conceptual frameworks employed in the study. Chapter Three outlines the research methodology, including the research design, site of the study, target population, sampling techniques, research instruments, data analysis methods, and ethical considerations. Chapter Four presents the research findings and discussion, focusing on biographical data and the influence of gender on poverty in the context of the study.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This research explores the key concepts of gender, poverty reduction, inclusiveness, gender mainstreaming, poverty reduction projects, and the Majengo slums in Nyeri County, Kenya.