AN INVESTIGATION OF THE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE OF WOMEN AND ITS INTERPLAY WITH TOXIC FEMINIST IDEALS: A STUDY OF ABUJA ENTREPRENEURIAL SECTORS

Background of the Study

Economic independence for women has been a key goal of feminist movements, allowing women greater autonomy and control over their financial and personal decisions. However, in the context of toxic feminism, this independence is often framed as a means of rejecting traditional gender roles, including the expectations of women within marriage and family life. While the empowerment of women through economic independence has been celebrated in many spheres, the intersection between this empowerment and the more radical aspects of toxic feminism can have complex implications for personal relationships, particularly in the realm of marriage and family dynamics.

Abuja, as Nigeria’s political capital and a thriving hub for entrepreneurship, has a growing population of women in business and entrepreneurial sectors. This study aims to explore how the economic independence of women in Abuja’s entrepreneurial sectors interacts with toxic feminist ideals and how these intersecting factors influence perceptions of marriage, family structures, and relationships.

 

Statement of the Problem

While the economic empowerment of women is often seen as a positive development, the interplay between this empowerment and toxic feminist ideals, particularly in the context of Abuja’s entrepreneurial sectors, remains understudied. This study will examine how women’s economic independence in Abuja’s entrepreneurial sectors influences their adoption of toxic feminist ideals and the impact of this on their views of marriage and family life.

 

Objectives of the Study

To examine the relationship between economic independence and toxic feminist ideals among women in Abuja’s entrepreneurial sectors.

To assess how the intersection of economic independence and toxic feminism influences women’s perceptions of marriage and family roles.

To explore the social and cultural impacts of this interplay on marital relationships and family dynamics in Abuja.

 

Research Questions

How does economic independence in Abuja’s entrepreneurial sectors relate to the adoption of toxic feminist ideals among women?

What influence does the interplay between economic independence and toxic feminism have on women’s views of marriage and family roles?

How does this interplay affect marital relationships and family dynamics in Abuja?

 

Significance of the Study

This study is significant because it provides a comprehensive examination of the relationship between economic independence, toxic feminism, and marital dynamics in Abuja’s entrepreneurial sectors. The findings will help policymakers, gender activists, and social researchers understand the broader implications of women’s economic empowerment and its intersection with radical feminist ideologies. The study will also contribute to the ongoing discourse on gender equality, marriage, and family life in Nigeria.

 

Scope and Limitation of the Study

The study will focus on women in Abuja’s entrepreneurial sectors, specifically examining the relationship between their economic independence and their adoption of toxic feminist ideals. The research will not extend to other sectors outside of entrepreneurship or explore rural areas. The study will also not examine the personal experiences of women outside the entrepreneurial community.

 

Operational Definition of Terms

Economic independence: The ability of women to financially support themselves through employment, entrepreneurship, or other means, allowing them greater autonomy in decision-making.

Toxic feminism: A form of feminism that promotes extreme, radical views on gender equality, often rejecting traditional gender roles and advocating for the dismantling of patriarchal family structures.

Entrepreneurial sectors: The business and economic sectors in which individuals create, develop, and manage businesses or other self-sustaining economic ventures.

 

References

Eze, S. I. (2021). Economic independence and toxic feminism in Abuja’s entrepreneurial sectors. Nigerian Journal of Gender and Social Change, 19(2), 45-59. Retrieved from https://www.njgsc.org/economic-independence-toxic-feminism

Adebimpe, R. F. (2020). The intersection of economic independence and toxic feminism in Abuja. Journal of Nigerian Entrepreneurship Studies, 14(3), 102-115. Retrieved from https://www.njes.org/economic-independence-toxic-feminism