Socio-demographic predictors of gendered political participation and implications for social work practice in Enugu State, Nigeria

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ID22110221
AutoresChristopher Ndubuisi Ngwu (0000-0001-8509-0743, University of Nigeria), Anthony Obinna Iwuagwu (0000-0002-7350-2269, University of Nigeria, autor de correspondencia), Legbel Ogar (University of Calabar), Brian Obue Eyang (0000-0002-2184-729X, University of Calabar), Brian Eyang (University of Calabar), Christian Iyiani (University of Nigeria), Christian Chiedozie Iyiani (University of Nigeria), Agnes E Okafor (University of Nigeria), Agnes Okafor (University of Nigeria), Ngozi Udechukwu (University of Nigeria), Chikwado Ezugworie (University of Nigeria), Farah Naz Rahman (0000-0002-2265-2742, Centre for Injury Prevention and Research (CIPRB), autor de correspondencia)
Año2022
Volumen8
Número1
Fecha de publicación2022-12-31
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaCogent Social Sciences (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2331-1886 • E-ISSN: 2331-1886
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/23311886.2022.2069907
OpenAlexW4225370083
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas4
Referencias citadas21

This study investigated the socio-demographic predictors of gendered political participation by 64 adults selected using a multistage sampling technique. Eight focus group discussions (FGDs) of eight discussants each were used to collect data, while thematic analysis was utilized. Findings revealed that political participation is gendered and women are not equally represented. There are some socio-demographic and political predictors of women’s participation in politics and the low political participation by women has some resultant consequences on governance in Nigeria. Social workers are therefore encouraged to utilize various measures to address the consequences linked to the low participation of women in politics

Corporate governance · Economic growth · Economics · Focus group · Political science · Politics · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Gender Politics and Representation · Gender Studies · Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics