Gender and Development in Southern Africa
University of Malawi Department of Literary Studies, University of Malawi, Chancellor College, P.O Box 280, Zomba, Malawi, ZombaGender inequality is a significant obstacle to socio- economic and political development in Southern Africa and has a far-reaching impact on various aspects of societal development. Despite the presence of laws such as The Maputo Protocol of 2006 which recognizes and guarantees a wide range  of women's rights, a substantial gender gap remains encompassing disparities …