5.3 Results and Analysis
This part discusses the respondents’ overall perception of women participation in
environment in Gaza Strip. The findings are presented in frequencies and
percentages.
5.3.1 Respondents’ Background
As shown in Table 5.1, four aspects on the demographic background of the respondents were collected. The aspects included age, marital status, place, and educational
level. As findings, the analysis showed that the majority of sample respondents
(30%) are aged 50 years and above and followed by respondents (28.6%) who are
aged between categories of 30 and 39 years. Concerning the martial status of the
participants, the majority of women (54.3%) are married, followed by 12 (17.1%)
who were widowed. From the questionnaire survey, it can be seen that the survey
covered fair areas in Gaza Strip where 21.4% participations came from living areas
such as North, Gaza, mid zone, and Rafah areas. In terms of educational level, most
Table 5.1 Shows the
respondents’ background
Items
Frequency
Percentage (%)
Age
Less than 20 years
3
4.3%
20–29 years
13
18.6%
30–39 years
20
28.6%
40–49 years
13
18.6%
50 years and above
21
30%
Marital status
Single
11
15.7%
Married
38
54.3%
Divorce
9
12.9%
Window
12
17.1%
Place
North
15
21.4%
Gaza
15
21.4%
Mid zone
15
21.4%
Khan Younis
10
14.3%
Rafah
15
21.4%
Educational level
Primary school
9
12.9%
Preliminary school
15
21.4%
Secondary school
27
38.6%
University
13
18.6%
No education at all
6
8.6%
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