Gender Equality in the Staff Composition of Higher Learning Institutions in Uganda: Gaps and Possibilities with Specific Reference to Uganda Martyrs University
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Date
2010
Authors
Ssentongo, Jimmy Spire
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Publisher
Journal of Science & Sustainable Development
Abstract
This paper analyses gender equality in the composition of Uganda Martyrs University (UMU)
staff—as of the close of 2008. The analysis focuses on the University’s policy and its implications for gender
equality; the composition of the University’s staff by gender; and explanation of the possible reasons
underlying the gender setting in the University. The paper employs Turner (1986)’s typology of equality in
analysing equality. This is backed by social interactions approaches, which serve as the theoretical framework.
Data were collected through informal interviews with staff of the University; observation; and analysis of the
UMU Personnel Handbook 2008/2009 and the UMU Staff List as of 2008. The findings were that contrary to
stereotypical exemptions of women from high positions in society, women occupy key positions in the
University’s structure. Notwithstanding, representation of women in top management is far less than that of
men and the composition of some job categories in the University’s establishment is indicative of the gender
stereotyping typical of the Ugandan society. Like many institutions of higher education in Uganda, the
University has no gender policy but mainly runs on an equal opportunities policy. Recommendations towards
the resolution of these gaps are made.
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Keywords
Gender, Higher education, Institutional management
Citation
Ssentongo, J.S., 2010. Gender Equality in the Staff Composition of Higher Learning Institutions in Uganda: Gaps and Possibilities with Specific Reference to Uganda Martyrs University. Journal of Science and Sustainable Development, 3(1).