Articles · Vol. 23 No. 3-4 (1998): Africa Development: Special Issue on Gender Relations

10 - Women's Participation at Executive Level in Trade Unions in Nigeria (1985-1990)

by Regina Obi

  • Regina Obi
    Regina Obi Regina Obi, Senior Lecturer, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria Their articles →
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trade unions, gender discrimination, executive positions, Nigeria

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