Women Low Political Participation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Case Study of District Dir Upper
Abstract
This study looks at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's (KPK) low rate of female political participation, with a particular emphasis on District Dir. The goal of the research is to identify the institutional, sociocultural, and economic impediments that limit women's participation in politics in this area. Women in District Dir still have major obstacles that prevent them from being fully empowered and involved in politics, even in the face of numerous laws and programs intended to advance gender equality and increase female political engagement. This study used a mixed-methods approach to collect data on political involvement rates and perceptions, combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews with local women, community leaders, and political activists. The study examines the main barriers to women's active participation in politics, including cultural norms, a lack of education, economic dependence, and inadequate representation in local governing systems. According to preliminary research, socioeconomic limitations and strongly ingrained patriarchal traditions are the main obstacles preventing women from participating in politics in District Dir. In addition, there are obvious gaps in the community and family's support, as well as restricted access to resources and chances for political training. These results imply that in order to improve women's political engagement, systemic problems and cultural beliefs that limit women's roles in politics must be addressed. This study gives policy recommendations targeted at increasing women's political participation and advances knowledge of gender-based differences in political participation in Pakistan. This study gives policy recommendations targeted at improving women's participation in political processes and advances knowledge of gender-based differences in political participation in Pakistan. In District Dir and other similar contexts across KPK, the study promotes focused educational programs, community awareness campaigns, and changes in local governance to foster a more welcoming political atmosphere for women. The research intends to promote efforts toward attaining gender parity in political representation and establishing a more fair political landscape in Pakistan by exposing these important concerns and offering workable solutions.
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