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Challenges Facing Women in Politics; A Case Study of Lagos State

Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Vol.1 , No. 2, Publication Date: Sep. 3, 2018, Page: 110-120

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[1]	Omotoyosi Aishat Odebiyi, Department of History and Strategic Studies, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria.
[2]	Obi Iwuagwu, Department of History and Strategic Studies, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria.

Abstract

Women do not only constitute the majority in terms of population, but they also play a vital role in the society as conceivers of future generations as well as manufacturers of goods and services. Notwithstanding women have made great strides forward in obtaining a vote and the right to be chosen to political offices in many countries, they hold only a fraction of other leadership positions nationally and internationally. Nigeria is characterized by acute discrimination and inequality. These attributes are also showed in its politics especially as they relate to the issue of gender equity. This research examines the challenges of Lagos women to actively participate in politics. The work also recommends measures to guarantee Lagos women active participation in politics.

Keywords

Women, Politics, Discrimination, Inequality, Participation, Lagos-State, Challenges, Nigeria

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