Women consist part of the world population and the participation of women in political parties is very gamine especially in a democratic country. However, there is an assumption on men’s domination of political parties and the women are solely in the parties as cheerleaders. Studies exist on women participation in politics in Ekiti State, extant literature have not addressed the functions of women in political parties in Ekiti State. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the functions of women in political parties in Ekiti State. It also aimed at investigating women access to empowerment within the political parties in Ekiti State.
The study adopted a qualitative method research design in which an in-depth interview was combined with documentary evidence. Primary data were sourced using interview and focus group while secondary data was sourced from documents such as the Nigeria constitution, Independent national commission and relevant documents from the political party’s websites. Through purposive and snowball sampling techniques, four political parties were selected and using a semi-structured interview, a total number of 13 people within the four political parties were interviewed and 2 Focus Group within the four political parties. The study also implored relevant literatures and theory; the study implored liberal feminism.
Findings showed that women in political parties in Ekiti States perform roles such as spiritual, mobilizing and executive roles. Women functions in political parties are both within and outside the parties. Furthermore, the status of women in political parties in Ado Ekiti has not reflected most of the global laws and declaration on women. The result of the study showed that decision making roles are occupied by mostly men and has experienced a slight increase in the present administration. It also revealed that women have access to financial, economic and material resources and these resources are given based on individual choices. Lastly, women have access to human capacity, skill and financial empowerment yet it varies in the four political parties.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- DEDICATION
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
- Table of Content
- LIST OF TABLES
- LIST OF FIGURE
- LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
- ABSTRACT
- CHAPTER ONE
- INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Background to the Study
- 1.2 Statement of the problem
- 1.3 Research Objectives
- 1.4 Research questions
- 1.5 Significance of the Study
- 1.6 Scope of the Study
- 1.7 Limitations of the Study
- 1.8 Definition of key Terms
- 1.9 Organization of the study
- CHAPTER TWO
- LITERATURE REVIEW
- 2.0 Preamble
- 2.1 Review of key concept
- 2.1.1 Political parties
- 2.1.2 Women participation in Politics
- 2.1.3 Women Empowerment
- 2.2 Review of Related Empirical Work
- 2.3 Gap in Literature
- 2.4 Theoretical Framework
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This dissertation aims to examine the role of women in political parties in Ekiti State, Nigeria. It investigates the factors that influence women's participation in these parties and assesses the impact of their involvement on the political landscape of the state. The research seeks to identify the challenges and opportunities faced by women in political parties and to provide recommendations for enhancing their participation.
- Women's participation in political parties in Ekiti State, Nigeria
- Factors influencing women's participation in political parties
- Impact of women's involvement on the political landscape of Ekiti State
- Challenges and opportunities faced by women in political parties
- Recommendations for enhancing women's participation in political parties
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter One introduces the study by providing a background on women's participation in politics in Nigeria, particularly in Ekiti State. It outlines the research problem, objectives, questions, significance, scope, limitations, and definitions of key terms. The chapter concludes with an overview of the study's organization.
Chapter Two delves into a comprehensive review of relevant literature related to political parties, women's participation in politics, and women's empowerment. It examines key concepts, explores existing empirical research, identifies gaps in the literature, and establishes the theoretical framework for the study.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This dissertation focuses on the key concepts of women's political participation, political parties, gender equality, women's empowerment, and the Nigerian political landscape. It explores the context of Ekiti State, Nigeria, analyzing the challenges and opportunities faced by women seeking to engage in political life.
- Citation du texte
- Faith. O. Musa (Auteur), 2019, Women's Participation in Political Parties in Ekiti State, Nigeria, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/507228
