Department of Gender and Development Studies

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    Gender Dysphoric Disorder (GDD) in Adolescence: A Psycho-Social Issue for Faithbased Groups and Cultural Societies in Nigeria
    (2015-12) Ilesanmi, Oluwatoyin Olatundun
    Abstract There exists a dearth of literature on the psychosocial consequences of the “unusual” or atypical sexual practices and gender identity disorders on affected persons and there family members as many cases are either not documented or reported in clinical settings or treated on cultural and or religious grounds. There is also a general lack of professional and research attention drawn to the nature, prevalence and management of these disorders among mental health practitioners and scholars working in faith-based and cultural societies like Nigeria. Therefore, the true incidence of these disorders in Nigeria is at present undetermined. Thus, little is known about what may be done to help people with these disorders in culture bound societies like Nigeria. Hence, the need for this paper which adopted a descriptive and interpretive double hermeneutic phenomenological survey research design to examine the faith-based and cultural definitions and responses to gender dysphoria in Nigeria. A total of 200 subjects participated in the study, one hundred from the faith-based organizations and another one hundred from different cultural groups in Nigeria. The pre-tested Faith-Based/ Cultural Definitions of Gender Dysphoric and Response Instrument was administered to them in their natural setting. Five (5)research questions and three (3) hypotheses were raised and tested at 0.05 level of significance using both simple descriptive statistics and Kruskal Wallis test. The results which have implications for mental health practitioners, faith-based organizations and cultural societies indicated that sexual orientation played significant role in adolescents’ religious beliefs and socio-cultural definitions and attitudes towards sexual deviations and gender dysphoria among adolescent boys and girls in Nigeria. Keywords: Gender Adolescence; Cultural Societies; Dysphoric Disorder (GDD); Faith-based Groups and Psycho-Social Issue
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    A World without Poverty: Psycho-Socio-Economic Impacts of Village Mini-Grids on Rural Women in Nigeria.
    (2025-12-02) Ilesanmi, Oluwatoyin Olatundun
    Abstract The thrust of the human civilization and social innovation include “grid and off-grid” electrification of often neglected communities in developing nations like Nigeria. For instance, the distribution of hydro-electric supply in Nigeria is the responsibility of the Federal Government through Power Holding Corporations of Nigeria (PHCN). Though currently privatized, this arm of the government has been unable to meet the growing demands of electricity supply in the nations fast growing urban centers (e.g. Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja, Kano and Port-Harcourt). It has also been unable to successfully extend its national grid reach through feeder pillars to all of the urban-fringes and rural communities in the country. This therefore calls for a need to reconsider alternative means of energy generation for the sub-urban and rural dwellers in Nigeria. Many of the rural and suburban dwellers engage in informal sector activities which are extensive, weakly developed economic activities with low level of investment and characterized by heavy reliance on family or friends for capital. These make industrialization in both the rural and urban-fringes to lag far behind the rate of urbanization due to hydroelectric energy crises. Hence, the need for this paper on the creation of a world without poverty through social innovations and rethinking of distributed electricity generation from renewable technologies, such as wind turbines and solar photovoltaic cells in Nigeria.
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    EFFECTS OF MATERNAL SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS (SES) ON CHILDHOOD OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY (COWOB) IN NIGERIA
    (2017) Ilesanmi Faith Ibitoyosi & Ilesanmi Oluwatoyin Olatundun
    Childhood overweight and obesity (COWOB) is currently one of the most important global public health challenges, especially, in developing nations. Studies in Nigeria are beginning to focus attention on its prevalence among children, adolescents, and adults in selected urban and rural areas across the nation. Some of these studies have implicated economic transition and rapid urbanization as well as globalization in its causation. Thus indicating that prevalence data for paediatric overweight and obesity in Nigeria are available. However, there appear to be existing gaps in the literature on the impact of maternal socio-economic status on childhood obesity across the nation. Hence, this study aims to conduct an extensive desk review of the literature to provide a broad overview of the impacts of maternal socioeconomic status (SES) on childhood obesity in Nigeria for improved public health intervention and paediatric Health Planning. Data for this review were obtained from original PubMed articles and EndNote referencing style. Internet search engines (google and google Scholar) were also employed. The years searched were from 1997 to 2016. Keywords: Childhood, Mother, Socio-economic status, Obesity, Overweight.
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    Women's Visibility in Decision Making Processes in Africa—Progress, Challenges, and Way Forward
    (2018-12-10) Ilesanmi, Oluwatoyin Olatundun
    Concerns over women's marginalization and invisibility in Africa policy-making, remains a fervent international discourse. These concerns are likely due to restrictive laws, cultural diversities and practices, institutional barriers, as well as disproportionate access to quality education, healthcare, and resources. Reversing these discriminatory practices is not impossible, and can be achieved by implementing the right mechanisms across the continent. The process toward increasing the visibility of women in decision-making across the continent, requires an understanding of the progress made so far, the challenges faced and the way forward. As a consequence, this paper conducted a review of literature to determine the key decision-making organs in Africa, the current status of African women and women's organizations in decision-making, existing institutional policies demanding female involvement in decision-making and the progress made in the continent so far. This paper will also provide recommendations to accelerate the way forward in view of Agenda 2030.
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    Shifting Gender Norms And Sexual/Gender-Based Violence, Wealth Access, Decision-Making And Gender Equality In Nigerian Tertiary Institutions.
    (2025-04) Oluwatoyin Ilesanmi, Damilola Ibironke Adefisoye, Lanre Ikuteyijo Oluyemisi Obilade, Akanni Ibukun Akinyemi, Oyeyemi Babalola & Olutoyin Mejiuni
    This study examined the influence of gender norms on male and female students' experience of sexual/gender-based violence, wealth access and decision-making in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Using a cross-sectional survey of 4,142 respondents, the study explored students’ attitudes towards economic participation, financial autonomy, and decision-making. While most female respondents rejected traditional gender roles, a small percentage of both males (11.82%) and females (24%) maintained patriarchal views, particularly regarding male dominance in business and decision-making. Some respondents also believed women should seek partner consent to start businesses or give their income to male partners. Despite these challenges, the study reveals a positive shift toward economic independence and decision-making equality. The findings emphasize the need for gender sensitization and institutional reforms to promote female entrepreneurship, financial independence, and inclusive leadership.