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The Marginalization Of Women In Politics And Its Effects On The Development Of Women
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so, religion in Nigeria is an instrument of women oppression (Ikonne
2005) they have dictated women and men relationship for centuries and
have entrenched male dominance into the structure of social
organizations and institutions at all levels of leadership (Abe 2004).
It justifies women marginalization in education, labour market,
politics, family and domestic matters (Nda 2003). Most religions
tenaciously hold the belief that women must not occupy leadership
positions in the society but can only play second fiddle. It is on the
basis of this that this study on the marginalization of women in
politics and its effects on the development of women was carried out.
1.3 RESEARCH QUESTION
1. What are the factors militating against women’s participation in politics in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State?
2.
What is the effect of political marginalization of women as it affects
development in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State?
3. To
what extent can women participation in politics enhances development and
growth in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State?
4. To what
extent can the menace of women marginalization in political
participation be remedied in Igabi local Government Area of Kaduna
state?
1.4 OBJECTIVES OF STUDY
The general objective of this study
is to examine the marginalization of women in politics and its effects
on the development of women in Igabi Local Government of Kaduna state.
In other to achieve the broad objectives, the specific research
objectives are as follows;
1. To identify factors militating against women’s participation in politics Igabi Local Government of Kaduna state.
2.
To determine the effects of political m arginalization on development
of women and the society in Igabi Local Government of Kaduna state
3.
To examine the extent to which women participation can enhance
political growth in Igabi Local Government of Kaduna state .
4.
To identify the extent to which women marginalization in political
participation can be remedied in Igabi Local Government of Kaduna state
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This
study investigates marginalization of women in politics and its effects
in the development of women in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna
State which enabled the researcher to provide an in-depth understanding
of the problem of marginalization of women in politics in Nigeria. This
study is significant because it took place in a period of continuous
discussions on women development, the emancipation of women in politics,
the need for equal rights among men and women. In similar direction,
the society is better informed about the factors that are hindering
women’s participation in politics so that necessary steps can be taken
to reduce them. Furthermore, this study contributes to existing
literature on the effect of lack of women’s participation in politics on
the development of women and the society at large and it will equally
help us in appreciating the place of women in national development.
1.6 SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF STUDY
This
research covers marginalization of women in politics and its effect on
the development of women with focus on Igabi local government area of
Kaduna state. This was due to financial constrains as it requires huge
resources to cover the whole of Kaduna state.
1.7 DEFINITION OF KEY TERMS
What is marginalization?
Marginalization
refers to processes in which individuals and entire communities of
people are systematically blocked from rights, opportunities and
resources. It is a process by which an individual or group is denied
access to important positions and symbols of economic, religious or
political power within any society.
What is Politics?
Politics
from Greek politikos (of , for, or relating to citizens) is the art or
science of influencing people’s belief on a civic, or individual level,
when there are more than two people involved. It examines the
acquisition and application of power. Political scientist Harold
Lasswell defines politics as ‘who gets what, when and how’.
What is development?
This
refers to a specified state of growth or advancement. Accordingly, it
is a significant event, occurrence or change as well as social
movements.
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