Perceptions of Patriarchy and Female Property Crimes in Enugu Metropolis

Amadi Aroh
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Amadi Aroh: Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2023, vol. 7, issue 2, 15-28

Abstract: The study examined perceptions of patriarchy and female property crimes in Enugu metropolis. The systemic arrangements of the world order is such that male dominance tends to blanket females in a manner as to regulate the tempo of social living of females in virtually all aspects of social activities, including criminal activities. Despite the environment which is averse to the women being able to fully thrive in patriarchal societies, they have defied the odds and have excelled in the society in all areas of human endeavor, including criminal ventures. The theoretical framework of the study was anchored on Marginalization Theory. The study adopted survey research design, and using mixed sampling method, 1015 respondents were selected through multistage random sampling while nine respondents were purposively selected for in-depth interview based on their expertise in patriarchy and female crimes. Findings indicate that women hardly inherit landed properties in Enugu metropolis, which is as a result of male dominance, local custom and male child preference which wields significant weight on females’ inability to hold firm grip towards property inheritance; to this end, it was found that the levels of social security enjoyed by different categories of women. In terms of marital status, it serves as a push factor, that is, whether or not to engage in property crimes. The study concludes that patriarchy is implicit to female property crimes in the study area.

Date: 2023
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