Globally, in every known society women rights have been violated. However, because of advancement in knowledge and advocacy for the girl child education and gender sensitivity, many women have come out boldly in the fight for their rights and defense of their positions as women and makers of history in a patriarchal society, where male have the lion’s share in all sheres of life. International community has been clamoring for women’s political empowerment. Despite this clamor, research consistently shows that in many parts of the world women still linger on the fringes of political realm and their participation in government structures and the democratic processs remains low.
The theory of liberal-feminism by Charles Fourier (1837), argue that society holds false belief that women are, by nature, less intellectually and physically capable than men; thus it tends to discriminate against women in all aspects of social, economic and political spheres. The proponents of this theory believe that female subordination is rooted in a set of customary and legal constraints that blocks women’s entrance to and success in the so-called public world, and they work hard to emphasize the equality of men and women through political and legal reforms. These theorists advocate for the promotion of equal opportunities for both men and women in the political, economic and social spheres. Feminists believe that women are oppressed due to their sex based on the dominant ideology of patriarchy. Ridding society of patriarchy will result in liberation for women. Patriarchy is the system which oppresses women through its social, economic and political institutions.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- CHAPTER ONE
- INTRODUCTION.
- Background Information.
- CHAPTER TWO
- A GENERAL SURVEY OF SELECTED WOMEN IN KENYA'S POLITICAL LEADERSHIP.
- Women participation in political leadership roles in Pre-colonial Kenya
- Kenyan women in the struggle for independence
- Women's participation in elections and elective posts….………………………..\li>
- CHAPTER THREE.
- CHELAGAT MUTAI EARLY LIFE.
- Early Life.............
- University Education.
- Entry into politics
- CHAPTER FOUR
- CHALAGAT MUTAI'S POLITICAL LIFE
- Political Activism
- Life after exile.
- CHAPTER FIVE.
- CHALLENGES SURROUNDNG CHELAGAT MUTAI'S LIFE..
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This book seeks to delve into the political journey of Philomena Chelagat Mutai, highlighting her role as a woman leader in Kenya and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated political landscape. The book aims to explore how her early life shaped her political career and how she contributed to the advancement of women in politics.
- The significance of women in Kenyan history and their roles in shaping the nation's political landscape.
- The challenges faced by women leaders in Kenya, particularly in the context of a patriarchal society.
- Philomena Chelagat Mutai's life and career as a case study of female political leadership in Kenya.
- The impact of Chelagat's political activism on the broader political landscape and on the representation of women in leadership positions.
- The importance of recognizing and remembering the contributions of women leaders like Chelagat who often face marginalization and neglect.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter introduces the book's focus on Philomena Chelagat Mutai and provides background information about her life. Chapter Two examines the broader historical context of women in Kenyan politics, exploring their participation in pre-colonial times and their roles in the independence struggle. Chapter Three delves into Chelagat's early life and education, tracing the origins of her political aspirations. Chapter Four explores Chelagat's political career, her activism, and her contributions to Kenya's political landscape. Finally, Chapter Five discusses the challenges Chelagat faced in her life and her political career, highlighting the difficulties women leaders encountered in Kenya.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this text include women's political leadership, Kenyan history, Philomena Chelagat Mutai, political activism, gender inequality, and the challenges faced by women in politics. The book examines the complexities of navigating a male-dominated political arena and the importance of recognizing the contributions of women leaders in Kenya.
- Citation du texte
- Dr. Evans Omosa Nyamwaka (Auteur), 2023, Rethinking Women Heroines in Kenya's Political Leadership: A Case of Philomena Chelagat Mutai among the Nandi, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1349929
