International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
Breaking Down Barriers: An African Perspective on the Critical Analysis of Gender Equality and Advocacy in the 21st Century
Published November 12, 2025 • Vol. 9, Issue 10, pp. 4379–4385Open Access
DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000361
Abstract
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.
Keywords: gender equality, social justice, women’s rights
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2454-6186 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 9, Issue 10 |
| Pages | 4379–4385 |
| Publication date | November 12, 2025 |
| DOI | 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000361 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Christopher Kabwe Mukuka (2025). Breaking Down Barriers: An African Perspective on the Critical Analysis of Gender Equality and Advocacy in the 21st Century. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 9(10), 4379-4385. https://doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000361
BibTeX
@article{Christopher2025,
title = {Breaking Down Barriers: An African Perspective on the Critical Analysis of Gender Equality and Advocacy in the 21st Century},
author = {Christopher Kabwe Mukuka},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)},
volume = {9},
number = {10},
pages = {4379--4385},
year = {2025},
doi = {10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000361},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}