Barriers to the Women’s Participation in Politics: A Comparative Study of Districts Kech and Khuzdar, Balochistan

Authors

  • Shabana Basheer Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Balochistan, Pakistan. Author
  • Gulawar Khan Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Balochistan, Pakistan. Author
  • Amir Jan Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Balochistan, Pakistan. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62345/jads.2024.13.4.38

Keywords:

Women, Politics, Participation, Barriers, Kech, Khuzdar

Abstract

The study is from a feminist perspective, with a qualitative case study approach, explores several barriers that limit women's participation in politics in Districts Kech and Khuzdar, Balochistan. An in-depth qualitative research approach was used with thematic analysis to identify women's obstacles in said districts. Primary data was collected from 30 respondents, 15 from each district, using semi-structured interviews. The study emphasizes the importance of identifying and removing these barriers to promote gender equality and increase women's political participation. The research article also guides decision-makers, women's organizations and activists working to improve women's political participation in Districts Kech and Khuzdar.

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Author Biographies

  • Shabana Basheer, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Balochistan, Pakistan.

    MS Scholar, Department of Political Studies, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Balochistan, Pakistan.

  • Gulawar Khan, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Balochistan, Pakistan.

     Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Balochistan, Pakistan.

  • Amir Jan, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Balochistan, Pakistan.

    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Studies, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Balochistan, Pakistan.

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Published

2024-12-01

How to Cite

Barriers to the Women’s Participation in Politics: A Comparative Study of Districts Kech and Khuzdar, Balochistan. (2024). Journal of Asian Development Studies, 13(4), 461-471. https://doi.org/10.62345/jads.2024.13.4.38

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