Gender inequality limits women's ability to make decisions in their best interest and behave independently of the male patriarch in the home. These inequalities can result in limited access to healthcare, support, services, and positive outcomes from receiving medical care. In addition, women deemed to have a lower social status than men do not have the opportunity to interact with others within and outside their community. This mixed methods study explored gender inequality between women and men in Ghana. The quantitative portion of the study utilized a descriptive comparative design to compare the opportunities and achievements between women and men. The qualitative part of the study examined the impact of gender inequality on Ghanaian women's ability to obtain an education and other opportunities. The research sample included Ghanaian adults over 18 (N = 176): 88 men and 88 women who completed a quantitative questionnaire. In addition, a subset of the overall sample of 15 men and 15 women was selected to participate in the qualitative open-ended questionnaire section. Quantitative results did not show any statistically significant differences between men and women in their opinions about gender inequalities. Efforts toward gender equity in traditionally male-dominated fields have made progress in Ghana. Qualitative themes showed that financial constraints exist for both men and women; however, women feel deprioritized compared to men in the family when planning for education. Cultural norms create barriers when men and women select areas of education to pursue. Recommendations include addressing financial barriers, challenging cultural norms, and improving infrastructure to provide an equal competitive field for both men and women in pursuing their academic and career goals. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]