Socio-Cultural Factors and Career Progression of Women in the County Government of Wajir, North Eastern - Kenya

Abstract

Traditionally, women have been viewed as child-bearers and keepers of the home. Undeniably, women are still discriminated against in terms of access to education, family decision making, employment and elective positions as well as property ownership in many countries. This has kept on being the situation in spite of the way that the current act gives the feeling that individuals are liberal disapproved about the issues relating to sex fairness. The purpose of this study is to analyse the influence of Social Cultural aspects, and organizational Structures on career progression of women in the county government of Wajir, North Eastern Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. With a sample of 72 women. The study employed data collection instruments including Questionnaires used among the women and interviews among the local administrators. Piloting was carried and realized a Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.73. The investigation gathered both qualitative and quantitative information. The quantitative information was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences-Version 24. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically. The findings showed how a few of the respondents (4.5%) were very satisfied that Cultural beliefs had affected their career progression. The study showed that while their existed some correlation between the social cultural aspects of the community with the career progression of women, all were insignificant. The study recommends that the County government of Wajir to consider adapting legislative policies around Social and cultural aspects in career progression for women in Wajir. The study findings may help the county administration in establishing an exhaustive strategy change just as pragmatic endeavors towards expanding ladies' portrayal and interest in open segment.