Gender Mainstreaming in the University of Botswana's Structures: The Case of Faltering Commitment (II)
Keywords:
faltering commitment, gender equality, gender management structures, Gender mainstreamingAbstract
The study adopts the survey research design to assess the efforts of the University of Botswana (UB) to the issue of gender in its critical structures in accordance with its Gender Policy and Programs Committee (GPPC) and Botswana's National Gender Program Framework. The data generated for this study were sourced from both the primary and secondary sources. Components of the National Gender Machinery for Botswana made up the secondary source while personal observation as a gender trainer and member of the GPPC constituted the primary source. The data were analysed using simple percentage and frequency counts. Based on the findings, though commendable policy and programmatic efforts are made to mainstream gender in UB, yet there is no passion and zeal for its implementation. Hence, the implementation of lofty programmes and policies of this institution should be taken seriously by the appropriate sectors of the institution. This will ensure that all policies and programmes put in place are implemented for a qualitative learning environment.
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