Abstract
This paper looks at Gender Studies and Sustainable Development in Nigeria. The paper conceptualizes three key issues and they are gender, gender inequality/stratification and sustainable development. The relationship between gender equality and sustainable development is part of the discussion in the paper. However, the paper also discusses about different forms of gender inequality that are challenges to achieving sustainable development in Nigeria and other parts of the world. These are educational, professional, household, ownership and natality inequalities etc. The paper also has conclusion and recommendations. Some of the recommendations include the provision of equal educational opportunities for men and women by the government, mobilization programmes on the importance of gender balances, women empowerment, campaign against child labour and the roles of traditional and religious leaders in promoting gender equality in Nigeria. DOI: 10.5901/jesr.2013.v3n10p31
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