Abstract:
The most obvious pattern in the gender division of labour is that women are mostly
confined to routine domestic and caring tasks whereas men dominate in production of
goods and services and/or wage labourur where revenue can be earned. So, this study
mainly focused on is to explore gender division of labour in the family: Factors,
Manifestations, and Perceptions among Dizi community, south west Ethiopia. Qualitative
research as a method with case study approach was employed. The study relies on purposive
sampling to select participants. In general, twenty seven participants were participated in the
study process. In order to gather deep information from our participants, In-depth interview
and focus group discussion were used as data collection method. The data analysed by using
thematic approach. In the study process, informed consent, anonymity and privacy of
participants was secured. According to findings of the study, the causes of gender division of
labour are highly relating with marriage and the culture of the community.in addition
allowing two or more marriages,men’s dominance ,low female participation in education or
higher organization,and cultural influence are the manifestation or indicators of division of
labour is based on gender catagorization.lastly,condemnation,women are ministers,women
are source of income and regecting of changes are the perceptions of the community on
division of labour is highly depend on gender matter.Therefore, this study recommended the
need of encourage, enhance and assist the the community mobilizers like children and
wommen officers,gender advisers and gender based violence officers should be engage in the
community and working with the community icons for the purpose of bringing attitudinal
changes on gender division of labour
