GENDER GAPS IN POLITICAL LEADERSHIP OF PAKISTAN: IDENTIFYING BARRIERS AND STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN'S ADVANCEMENT WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON KP POLITICAL STRUCTURE

Authors

  • Sumaira Gul Department of Political Science, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar
  • Shaista Taj  Department of Political Science Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar
  • Nargis Zaman Department of Political Science Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52567/pjsr.v5i02.1350

Abstract

In this study, the gender disparities in political leadership in Pakistan are examined, with a special emphasis on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province. Despite advances in gender equality around the world, women still face substantial obstacles to political representation and leadership roles. This study tries to pinpoint the precise difficulties and impediments to women's advancement in political leadership positions in Pakistan, especially within the distinctive political system of KP. The root causes of the gender leadership gap in politics are identified in this research study by a thorough examination of the literature and analysis of primary and secondary data. Deeply ingrained patriarchal norms, prejudice in culture and society, lack of access to resources and education, political party dynamics, and a lack of institutional assistance are a few of these. Additionally, this research not only discusses the difficulties but also offers suggestions and techniques for advancing women in political leadership.

Keywords: Political leadership, gender, culture, traditions, institution. 

Author Biographies

  • Sumaira Gul, Department of Political Science, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar

    Lecturer 

  • Shaista Taj , Department of Political Science Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar

    Assistant Professor

  • Nargis Zaman, Department of Political Science Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar

    Lecturer  

Additional Files

Published

2023-05-31

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 02 (2023): Pakistan Journal of Social Research (PJSR)

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

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“GENDER GAPS IN POLITICAL LEADERSHIP OF PAKISTAN: IDENTIFYING BARRIERS AND STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN’S ADVANCEMENT WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON KP POLITICAL STRUCTURE”, Pak. J, Soc. Sci., vol. 5, no. 02, pp. 1252–1260, May 2023, doi: 10.52567/pjsr.v5i02.1350.