Gender Inequality and Women’s Political Participation in Taraba State

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@article{1722889,
      author = {Grace Alidu Ekin, Miapyen Buhari Shehu},
      title = {Gender Inequality and Women’s Political Participation in Taraba State},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2026},
      volume = {10},
      number = {3},
      pages = {931-943},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1722889.pdf},
      abstract = {Gender inequality remains a pervasive global issue that continues to shape political, social, and economic structures, particularly in developing nations like Nigeria. The objective of this study is to examine the extent and nature of gender inequality and its implications for women's political participation in Taraba State. Specifically, the research investigates women's representation in government and non-governmental sectors and their involvement in political parties and other political activities within the state. Adopting a qualitative methodology, the study draws data from secondary sources including books, journals, official reports, and credible online publications. The Classic Democratic Theory, developed by Dye and Zaiyler (1972), serves as the theoretical framework, emphasizing popular participation, equality, and representative governance. Findings reveal that women’s representation in political offices and decision-making structures in Taraba State remains significantly low due to socio-cultural constraints, patriarchal dominance, financial barriers, political violence, and lack of institutional support. However, initiatives by NGOs and advocacy groups have made some progress in empowering women, though cultural resistance and weak policy implementation continue to limit their impact. The study recommends the adoption of affirmative action policies and gender quotas to improve female representation in governance, as well as the establishment of economic empowerment and leadership development programs for women. Addressing these barriers is essential to promoting gender-inclusive governance and achieving sustainable development in Taraba State and beyond.},
      keywords = {Gender Inequality, Politics, Women’s Political Participation, Taraba State},
      month = {September},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I3-1722889}
  }