This research focuses on exploring the existence or otherwise of any interactive information communication networks among women in Imo State. Using questionnaire and oral interview techniques, data were collected from 600 women, purposively chosen, covering the three senatorial zones of the State. Results show the existence of vibrant interactive networks among women, carried out on two levels: (i) diffused or non-restrictive patterns and (ii) restrictive or discriminatory patterns. Social, economic, political and health news and other aspects were found to be the determining information factors. Personal contact and use of liaison or intermediary and institutional frameworks are the means of the interaction. A number of inhibitors of effective interactive networks are identified.
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