Double discriminations against marginalized women: Analysis of women in Cinasha minority group of wolaita society, Ethiopia

Abstract

Discrimination is a violation of basic principles that all persons should be treated equally, which may manifest directly or indirectly and perceived by ethnic minority women. This study was aimed at assessing double discriminations against women of Cinasha minority groups in Duguna Fango Woreda of Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia. For the success of the set objectives, the researcher employed a qualitative research approach. Both primary and secondary sources of data were used to collect information from the study area. Informants of the study were selected by using a purposive sampling technique. Key informant interviews, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and observations were employed for data collection. The findings of the study indicated that women in Cinasha minority groups are facing double discriminations from the host community in different social settings, economic activities and social institutions. In this study, it is recommended to work on raising community awareness, arranging conducive work environments, preparing basic life skill trainings and implementing legal jurisdictions for violence’s committed on them.