Babcock University Research Portal

Career Consideration in Journalism among Female Mass Communication Students of Redeemer's University

Authors: Ogunwemimo Oluwafisayo

Publication Type: Journal article

Journal: Research On Humanities & Social Science

ISSN Number:

Downloads

Views

Abstract

From the inception of Journalism as an area of specialization in Mass Communication studies among Nigerian
universities in the 1960s, enrolments have been largely populated by female students. Studies have found that
only few of these female students opt for a career in journalism upon graduation. This study sought find out the
perception of female students of Mass Communication on the career opportunities for the female journalist in
Nigeria, if these students would consider a career in journalism, the specific career options they would consider,
and the factor(s) that inform their decision. It is an important area study, as the findings provide significant
information of relevance to the development of journalism in Nigeria. Adopting the survey research
methodology, a sample size of 100 female students was randomly selected from a population of 163 female
students across the four levels (100 – 400) from Redeemers University (RUN). The findings reveal that the
students are not oblivious of the fact that career development for female journalists in Nigeria is challenged by
the fact that they do not enjoy the same career opportunities as their male counterpart, and the family
responsibility of a woman also makes it difficult to adequately fulfil the career expectations required in
journalism. However, majority (63%) of them perceive Journalism to be a good profession for women, and 58%
would positively consider a career in journalism, especially in the area of photojournalism. Majority (52%) of
these students are interested in journalism because it would afford them the opportunity to gain diversified
knowledge.

Access to Documents

External Link
Download
Digital Object Identifier

Keywords

Ogunwemimo,O. . (2015). Career Consideration in Journalism among Female Mass Communication Students of Redeemer's University, 5 (), 1-1.

Ogunwemimo,O. . "Career Consideration in Journalism among Female Mass Communication Students of Redeemer's University" 5, no (), (2015): 1-1.

Ogunwemimo,O. and . (2015). Career Consideration in Journalism among Female Mass Communication Students of Redeemer's University, 5 (), pp1-1.

OgunwemimoO, . Career Consideration in Journalism among Female Mass Communication Students of Redeemer's University. 2015, 5 ():1-1.

Ogunwemimo,Oluwafisayo , . "Career Consideration in Journalism among Female Mass Communication Students of Redeemer's University", 5 . (2015) : 1-1.

O.Oluwafisayo , "Career Consideration in Journalism among Female Mass Communication Students of Redeemer's University" vol.5, no., pp. 1-1, 2015.

Access to Documents

Keywords

About Us

Admissions

Contact Us

Policies

ALUMNI

STUDENT POPULATION