A LEGAL ANALYSIS OF GENDER DISCRIMINATION AT THE NIGERIAN AND SOUTH AFRICAN WORKPLACE
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2019-12-29
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Ife Centre for Psychological Studies
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The issue of workplace discrimination based on gender is contentious in countries like Nigeria and
South Africa, with many authors questioning the status quo that seems to favour a particular gender.
There have also been arguments on the legal regime and anti-discriminatory laws best suited to
address the observed gender inequality in Nigeria and South Africa. Thus, this article examines the
adequacy of the laws promoting gender equality at the workplace in Nigeria and South Africa. The
article adopts qualitative method to analyze both the Nigerian and South African anti-discriminatory laws, especially as it relates to achieving gender equality in the workplace. The
article finds that the South African statutes on gender equality is more robust than the Nigerian
statutes. South Africa has also developed institutions, mechanisms and policies to administer these
laws. Consequently, the article concludes that there is a need to tighten Nigerian laws on gender
equality by developing strong laws and institutions like the South African system in order to deliver
equality at the Nigerian workplace. Further, this article recommends that the adoption of
affirmative action in Nigeria should be done with caution in order not to compromise merit.
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Animashaun, Oyesola. Gender & Behaviour; Ile-Ife Vol. 17, Iss. 4, (Dec 2019): 14258-14271.