• Women’s Participation and Marginalization in Nigerian Politics

    Please answer each question honestly and to the best of your ability.

  • SECTION A: SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC DATA

  • Age
  • Gender
  • Education Level
  • In which region of Nigeria do you currently live?
  • What is your current occupation?

  • SECTION B: POLITICAL PARTICIPATION

  • Have you ever participated in any political activities?
  • If yes, which of the following activities have you been involved in? (Select all that apply)
  • Are you currently a member of any political party?
  • If yes, please specify which party
  • How frequently do you vote in national or local elections?
  • Have you voted a female Candidate?
  • Do you think Women will be make a good political leader?

  • SECTION C: PERCEIVED SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE OFWOMEN’S PARTICIPATION

  • Do you believe that women face challenges in participating in politics?
  • How would you rate the overall social acceptance of women participating in Nigerian politics?
  • In your opinion, how do the Men view women’s participation in politics?
  • In your opinion, how do Women view women’s participation in politics?
  • In your opinion, how do Religious leaders view women’s participation in politics?  Women:
  • In your opinion, how do Community leaders view women’s participation in politics?  Women:
  • Do you believe that cultural norms in Nigeria support or hinder women’sparticipation in politics?
  • Women are about half of the population in the entire country
  • Less than 20% of political office are held by women.
  • Women’s low political participation is a universal phenomenon.

  • SECTION C: PERCEIVED HISTORICAL STATUS OF WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION

  • The low participation of women in politics was also fostered by the nature of postcolonial politics.
  • In the pre-colonial Nigeria, women occupied important roles in the traditional political life.
  • During the colonial administration women are not allowed to hold any authoritative positions.
  • 1959 general election women voted for the first time in Nigeria.
  • Women played peripheral role during military era
  • How would you describe the level of women’sparticipation in Nigerian politics over the past 50 years?
  • To what extent do you believe women have held leadership positions inNigerian politics historically?
  • How has the historical status of women in politicsinfluenced their current participation levels?

  • SECTION D: MAJOR CHALLENGES FOR WOMEN’SPARTICIPATION

  • Inadequate knowledge of written and unwritten rules protecting women’s political rights
  • Family responsibilities and childbearing hinder women from participating effectively in politics
  • Women are seen as domestic workers being with their place in the kitchen
  • Lack of economic incentives (Financial backing)
  • Gender inequality is the causes of low women participation in politics
  • Cultural or religious barriers is one of the factors affecting women participation in politics
  • Violence or intimidation is one of the factors affecting women participation in politics

  • SECTION E: MEASURES TO ENHANCE WOMEN’SPARTICIPATION

  • Elimination of all form of discrimination against women
  • Women participation can be enhanced by giving equal opportunity
  • Encouraging family and community support for women in politics
  • Enabling environment that allows women to engage in decision making process in a sustainable and effective way free from political harassments and violence.
  • Empowering the women through enhanced strategic human resource development.
  • Building a Coalition of NGOs and Grassroots women associations that coordinates the support and advocacy for women aspirants.
  • Should be Empty: