Gender disparity in livelihood diversification among rural households in Osogbo Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) Zone of Osun State, Nigeria

Abstract

Livelihood diversification is a coping strategy that functions as a cushioning effect owing to dwindling income from agriculture. This study examined the significant differences in income between males and females before and after livelihood diversification. The multi-stage sampling procedure was employed to select the respondents. Data were collected through the administration of well-structured questionnaires and were analyzed using both descriptive and multiple regression analyses. The mean annual income of male and female household heads before livelihood diversification was N195, 200 ± 4, 135 and N220, 203 ± 5, 300, respectively, while annual income after livelihood diversification averaged N206, 195 ± 6, 540 and N275, 105 ± 4, 100 for male and female, respectively. Age (p