Africa: #BreakTheBias - Making Women's Voices Matter in the Media

[Nigeria Health Watch] Conquering gender bias is no easy feat as it is steeped in cultural and societal constructs that are difficult to break. In African society, social norms and gender stereotypes favour boys over girls in many aspects of their lives, further widening gender disparities and hampering social and economic progress. In Nigeria, women are historically misrepresented, with their roles relegated to domestic activities and caregiving. This misrepresentation is rife in the media, with print and digital media portrayi
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - Category: African Health Source Type: news