Abstract:
The study was conducted in Goregora, North West Ethiopia. The main objective of the study was to
analyze gender role, gender and youth challenges and opportunities in the study area. Two stage
sampling technique was employed. Male (32) and female (28), in total 60 sample respondents were
interviewed. The sample size for this study was a function of the variability of the population
characteristics, time and resource availability. Data were collected through focus group discussion, key
informant interview, sample household interview and observation. Quantitative and qualitative data
were analyzed in the form of description and narration respectively. According to the study, 45% of the
sample respondents said that there was gender based discriminatory practice. Challenges related to
youth and genders were also found. Besides, the research result indicated that the contribution of men
and women in the division of labor was unequal. Therefore, concerned body should organize
experience-sharing event among household and best practice should be scale out. In addition,
governmental and nongovernmental organization should provide awareness creation training for both
sexes.
