International Journal of
Sociology and Anthropology

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Sociol. Anthropol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-988X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJSA
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 334

Full Length Research Paper

Gender inequality in reproductive health services and sustainable development in Nigeria: A theoretical analysis

Peter Ezeah
  • Peter Ezeah
  • Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
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Chinyere Achonwa
  • Chinyere Achonwa
  • Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
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  •  Received: 13 October 2014
  •  Accepted: 02 February 2015
  •  Published: 28 February 2015

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