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Female Political Participation in South Asia: a Case Study of Pakistan.
- Source :
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South Asian Studies (1026-678X) . Jul/Dec2015, Vol. 30 Issue 2, p201-213. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- The objective of the current study is to find out the male's perception about female political participation. Prior researchers in this area were mostly quantitative hence the current study is a qualitative study to get an in-depth understanding of the phenomenon. This study used purposive sampling technique and the findings of the study are based on 20 in-depth interviews and 2 focus group discussions. The study concluded that religious, economic and patriarchal mind-set is the main factors that hinder women in the field of politics. The findings of the current study can be effectively used to make women participate in a more productive way by increasing the awareness at the grass root level and by making appropriate policies and the national level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1026678X
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- South Asian Studies (1026-678X)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 110129241