The Roles Of Women In Politics As Well As The Prospects And Constraints Of Their Participation In Politics

CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1         BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY In most societies, women have not been accorded the freedom to such things like attending the same schools as men, owned property or receive equal pay for equal work. Women are look upon as second class citizens, they are often not allowed to participate in decision making even in matters concerning them. Participation in politics is taken to mean the involvement of women in both decision making bodies like the Executive and Legislative institutions. This research is not intended to prove that women are superior to men nor is…