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UNDERSTANDING WOMENS POLITICAL MOTIVATIONS IN KP UNVEILING THE DRIVING FORCES

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).40      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).40      Published : Mar 2023

Understanding Women's Political Motivations in KP: Unveiling the Driving Forces

Abstract

    This study examines the reasons why women get involved in politics, concentrating on the National Assembly and provincial assembly members of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. The relevance of family connections, which facilitate women's entry into politics, is revealed via thematic analysis of interview data. Important motivators include persistence, character traits, inspirational leaders, alluring party platforms, and a need for accountability. Women can participate in politics if they are financially independent and have free time. The study expands on earlier research by illuminating the intricate interplay of institutional, cultural, and individual factors influencing women's political involvement. It places a focus on the necessity of addressing gender-related barriers and encouraging educational reforms to provide women with more leadership abilities. For societal change and democratic governance, political decision-making needs to be more gender diverse. The results provide useful information for political parties and authorities looking to create a welcoming environment for women in politics.

    (1) Sumera Farid
    Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
    (2) Raza Ullah Shah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Qurtuba University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Sajjad Hussan
    Lecturer, Department of Social Work, University of Malakand, Chakdara Dir Lower, KP, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Farid, S., Shah, R. U., & Hussan, S. (2023). Understanding Women's Political Motivations in KP: Unveiling the Driving Forces. Global Social Sciences Review, VIII(I), 438-446. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).40

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Farid, Sumera, Raza Ullah Shah, and Sajjad Hussan. 2023. "Understanding Women's Political Motivations in KP: Unveiling the Driving Forces." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII (I): 438-446 doi: 10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).40

HARVARD

    HARVARD : FARID, S., SHAH, R. U. & HUSSAN, S. 2023. Understanding Women's Political Motivations in KP: Unveiling the Driving Forces. Global Social Sciences Review, VIII, 438-446.

MHRA

    MHRA : Farid, Sumera, Raza Ullah Shah, and Sajjad Hussan. 2023. "Understanding Women's Political Motivations in KP: Unveiling the Driving Forces." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII: 438-446

MLA

    MLA : Farid, Sumera, Raza Ullah Shah, and Sajjad Hussan. "Understanding Women's Political Motivations in KP: Unveiling the Driving Forces." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII.I (2023): 438-446 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Farid, Sumera, Shah, Raza Ullah, and Hussan, Sajjad (2023), "Understanding Women's Political Motivations in KP: Unveiling the Driving Forces", Global Social Sciences Review, VIII (I), 438-446

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Farid, Sumera, Raza Ullah Shah, and Sajjad Hussan. "Understanding Women's Political Motivations in KP: Unveiling the Driving Forces." Global Social Sciences Review VIII, no. I (2023): 438-446. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).40