Gender Analysis of Time Use Patterns in Households in Ondo State, Nigeria

A gender-differentiated time use pattern is crucial to understanding the roles men and women play in the family and society at large. The study thus explored time use patterns among households in Ondo state Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 120 households for the study. The data was analysed and presented using frequencies, percentages and charts. The results of the study give an in-depth understanding of what obtains across households in the study area. It further highlighted implications for the welfare of women and made recommendations for family living and policy.