This research paper presents a detailed analysis of the challenges that working women in Nigeria face in modern employment, a case study of some women in Baron Oil Vegetable Company, Anambra State, Nigeria. This research was aimed at thoroughly examining the difficulties working women face in the contemporary work environment and also to investigate how gender dynamics, cultural norms, and economic constraints interact to shape the lives of Nigerian working women. The main problem is that many Nigerian women still struggle with balancing work and family, dealing with gender discrimination, and having fewer opportunities for career advancement. To understand these issues, interviews were conducted with working women at the Baron Vegetable Oil Company in Nigeria. Also, this thesis made use of both the primary and secondary data sources. The study found that most women face difficulties because of traditional gender roles, lack of support at home, and workplace discrimination. These findings are important because they show the need for policy improvement to promote gender equality, better policies to support working women, such as flexible work hours and anti-discrimination laws.

working women, challenges, employment, Nigeria, gender discrimination

https://doi.org/10.64192/t6zq3j2

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