Socio-economic Development of Rural Women: Their Perspective- A Case Study of Layin Zomo, Zaria, Nigeria

Abstract

This paper proposes that the starting point of project formulation targeted at socio-economic development of rural women, should be an attempt to understand the current perspective of women on their level of socio-economic development. Which should then form the basis of drafting interventions. It proposes that this can only be achieved via the integration of participatory communication in the process of formulating and implementing development projects. The paper surveys how rural women in Layin Zomo Zaria; in Kaduna-Nigeria, perceive their level of socio economic development. As well as investigates if they are satisfied with their perceived level of socio-economic development. And ascertains what changes they want to see in various areas of their life. The paper applies thematic analysis in the discussion of findings derived from conducting in-depth interviews on Layin Zomo rural women. It recommends that rural women development should be inclusive, participatory and focus on desired areas of development identified by the rural women so as to ensure representation of their perspective and realities.