Women Discrimination and Career Progression in Selected Organization in Abeokuta Metropolis (Published)
Career progression of every individual is critical to their personal development and growth in any organization. The study investigated the relationship between women discrimination and career progression among female employees in the private sector of Abeokuta. The research examined how career outcomes, domestic responsibilities, and role conflict influenced women’s advancement opportunities. A survey research design was adopted, and primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire. The population consisted of female employees in selected private organizations, and 500 respondents were selected using quota and simple random sampling techniques to ensure adequate representation across districts. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Chi-Square test of independence with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings revealed that career outcomes had a significant effect on career progression (χ² = 20.400, p < 0.05), indicating that performance, promotion opportunities, and job satisfaction influenced advancement. Domestic responsibilities significantly affected career progression (χ² = 17.000, p < 0.05), showing that family obligations limited career mobility for some women. Role conflict also significantly influenced career progression (χ² = 21.400, p < 0.05). The study concluded that organizational, personal, and socio-cultural factors shaped women’s career advancement. It recommended the promotion of gender-inclusive workplace policies, flexible working arrangements, and improved access to training and development opportunities to support women’s career growth.
Keywords: Career Progression, Women discrimination, career outcomes, domestic responsibilities, role conflict, women employees