1. Women's Political Participation In Sub-Saharan Africa
- Author:
- Aili Mari Tripp
- Publication Date:
- 05-2014
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Social Science Research Council
- Abstract:
- One of the most interesting developments in African politics since the mid- 1990s has been the increase in women's political participation. Women are becoming more politically engaged and seeking representation at all levels, from local government to legislatures and even executive office. To state the obvious, access to political power is important to groups that have historically been excluded from formal and informal politics because it means being able to have control over basic decisions affecting one's life in areas including health, education, and access to land and resources, among many others. Many women seek power to affect how justly resources are divided in society and how equitably policy decisions are made.
- Topic:
- Human Rights and Political Activism
- Political Geography:
- Africa