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May 11, 2025Global Political ReviewOpen Access

Women’s Political Participation in South Asia: A Case Study of Pakistan

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ZZZainab ZainabIWImran WakilAAAnwar AliGovernment College University, Faisalabad

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Implication

Case study explores political engagement of women in Pakistan, highlighting legislative quotas and societal challenges.

Key Points

  • Women's political participation in Pakistan is shaped by institutional mechanisms and community norms, influencing engagement positively and negatively.
  • Legislative quotas for special seats have improved women's legal entry into politics, yet sexism and financial limitations persist, impeding full participation.
  • This observational analysis reviews election data and policy programs, revealing how structural obstacles hinder women's political influence.
  • The findings suggest the need for comprehensive political empowerment to improve women's participation in policymaking in South Asia.

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Zainab et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af78267567bf4f94ff080fhttps://doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2025(x-i).14
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