Political Parties and Women ‘s Participation in Politics in West Africa
Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: Women in African states have contributed immensely to nation-building and socio-economic development of their various societies. Despite, it has not translated into more women occupying political leadership positions in West Africa. The article critically analysed the role political parties play in preventing women from occupying political leadership positions. Political parties in some West African states are not committed to gender equality as leadership structure, nomination of candidates and campaign financing are biased against women. Lack of internal democracy and male-style politics dominate party affairs which limit women participation in politics and a confrontational approach instead of seeking collaboration and consensus is also relevant for understanding this scenario. Patriarchy dominates the activities of political parties thereby limiting women which further perpetuate gender inequality in politics. It recommended that political parties should implement proportional representation/quota system to encourage more women to contest for elective posts.
Source: Revista Feminismos
Author: Adebajo Adeola Aderayo
Institution: Tai Solarin University of Education
Language: English
Subfield: Gender Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4293079851