Impediments to Women’s Political Participation with Reference to Patriarchal Values in Pakhtun Society
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https://doi.org/10.55737/rl.2025.44150Keywords:
Women’s Political Participation, Patriarchal Values, Pakhtun Society, Females, AdultsAbstract
The study was carried out in two tehsils of district Dir Lower; 266 female respondents were selected via simple random sampling to know about the Impediments to women’s political participation with reference to patriarchal values in Pakhtun society. The study concluded that most of respondents were unmarried, literate, adults with Joint family system and monthly income range from 5000 to 10000.Male supremacy, cultural deviation, domestic roles and pardah violation were impeding women’s political participation. At Bivariate level: a significant (P=0.0091) relationship was found between structural male superiority and woman political participation. Highly significant (P=0.000) and positive (g = +0.231) relationship was detected between Parda violation and political participation. The Structural oppression theory work well at the study at hand that women's oppression and inequality are a result of capitalism, patriarchy, and racism. The treaty between the political parties and consensus reflect democratic political philosophy in the area. The study suggested that Women Education, transform patriarchal mentality and constitutional political rights should be insure across the country and particularly the target area for maximum women’s political participation.
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