Religion and Culture as Barriers to Womens Political Participation. a Case Study of Gombe State (2014-2024)
Student: Aisha Muhammad Bappah (Project, 2025)
Department of Political Science
Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe, Gombe State
Abstract
This study examines religion and culture as barriers to women’s political participation in Gombe State (2014-2024). Despite global progress in gender inclusion, women in northern Nigeria remain underrepresented in politics due to socio-cultural norms, religious beliefs, economic limitations, and political violence. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study collected data through surveys, interviews, and secondary sources. Findings reveal that traditional gender roles, religious, interpretations, and male-dominated political structures significantly hinder women’s political involvement in Gombe State. The study recommends policy reforms, gender advocacy, economic empowerment, and community engagement to enhance women’s participation in governance. These findings contribute to the discourse on gender and politics in Nigeria, offering practical solutions for stake holders to promote inclusivity.
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- Covenant Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State 1
- Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State 4
- Crawford University of Apostolic Faith Mission Faith City, Igbesa, Ogun State 2
- Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State 1
- Cross Rivers University of Technology, Calabar, Cross Rivers State 142
- Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State 11
- Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe, Delta State 12
- Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State 138
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State 17
- Edo University, Iyamho, Edo State 10