Abstract

The aim of the study was to explore the issue of gender disparity in the allocation of job responsibilities at Ajegunle Community Project in Lagos, Nigeria. The research design was cross-sectional and exploratory, using a descriptive research methodology. The conceptual framework used was Feminist Theory. The study focused on the employees of Ajegunle Community Project in Lagos. The primary data was collected through in-depth interviews with 20 participants, including 5 Key Informant Interviews and 15 in-depth interviews. The data collected was transcribed, coded and analyzed using ethnographic summaries. The findings suggest that there are variations in how gender responsibilities are allocated at Ajegunle Community Project in Lagos. Although there are no specific responsibilities that are exclusively reserved for either gender, gender inequality remains a prevalent issue in the workplace. The Ajegunle Community Project in Lagos was found to have gender disparities, highlighting the need to promote diversity. The report identifies systemic factors which significantly contribute to gender inequality and suggests potential solutions to address these issues. The allocation of responsibilities based on gender is particularly problematic for women at the Ajegunle Community Project in Lagos, given the differences in tasks performed by each gender. Despite the increasing number of women in traditionally male-dominated jobs, they are often relegated to unskilled labor. The report indicates that there are still instances of gender inequality in the workplace, such as distinct position allocations for each gender. Therefore, it is crucial to eliminate gender discrimination in the recruitment process, responsibility distribution, and promotion based on gender. Instead, employee success in previous responsibilities should be the primary consideration, as this would enormously bolster engagement.