Patriarchy and Constraints of Democratic Political Space of Women in Nigeria
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2005-12
Authors
Badru, F.A
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Department of Political Science, University of Lagos
Abstract
This paper explores the argument that socio-cultural factors are associated with the political exclusion of women and the overwhelming participation and domination of men in post-colonial governance in Nigeria. The paper draws from pertinent literature and data to reinforce the argument that more men occupied political seats. It goes beyond feminism that advocates for quota and political tokenism. It, therefore,advocatesfor equity and argues for just and objective criteria in governance. The paper also transcends the monolithic viewpoint of patriarchy in sub-Saharan Africa, that emancipation is not just granted, but conquered by self-effort, doggedness and hard work, and that anything to the
contrary will vitiate meritocracy and promote mediocrity. The paper contends that patriarchy, though not necessarily the only factor, has combined with other socio-cultural and socio- political forces to constrain and decrease the democratic political space of women in Nigeria. These constraints must be addressed. Redressing and ameliorating these bottlenecks constitute a challenge to Nigeria's nascent democracy.
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Patriarchy , Constraints , Democratic Political Space , Women , Nigeria , Research Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences
Citation
Badru F.A (2005 a): “Patriarchy and Constraints of Democratic Political Space of Women in Nigeria” in Unilag Journal of Politics, Vol. 2 No. 2 December 2005 Pp 77-101.