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ARTICLE DESCRIPTION: 

Etwop Thomas Odora, GENDER AND GOVERNANCE: WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS IN NIGERIA, ASIO Journal of Humanities, Management & Social Sciences Invention (ASIO-JHMSSI), 2018, 4(2): 12-16. 

ARTICLE TYPE: Research Article

DOI Link :: http://doi-ds.org/doilink/10.2016-14781119/;

ABSTRACT:

Nigeria is one of the countries in Africa with low participation of women in both elective and appointive positions and this is a big concern to many Nigerians and other International Actors. However, efforts have been made by the government and non -governmental organizations to increase the level of participation of women in politics. The under-representation of women in political participation gained root due to the patriarchal practice inherent in our society, much of which was obvious from the pre-colonial era to date. However, the Government and International Organizations’ have put much effort to address this issue. This paper will look at Gender and Governance and will have an in-depth discussion of women participation in politics in Nigeria, challenges, and policies being put in place to address the issue of low participation of women in politics and Governance. 

Keywords: Gender and Governance, Women Participation, Gender Equality and Politics.

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