Abstract
The study focuses on coping strategies adopted by female
breadwinners in male headed households of Rivers State. The
population was made up of women who were fending for their
families in male headed households and the women‟s spouses in
three local government areas of Rivers State. A sample of 120 (60 men
and 60 women) was drawn for the study. Questionnaire was used for
data collection. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data.
The findings show similarities in the responses of men and women.
Based on the findings, recommendations were made.