Pragmatic Evidence of Gender Disparity Based on Human Rights Laws; A Case of Nigerian Political Leadership
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- July 2, 2021
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ABSTRACT
Since democracy in Nigeria, the number of women in political leadership has been lower than expected. It is surprisingly decreasing in the current quest for gender equality. The statistics of women in political leadership has not been up to 15% meanwhile, there has not been a woman leader at the principal position of the country. This is thus, against the treaty which Nigeria is a signatory to and against the provisions of the constitution of the country. However, certain factors contribute to gender disparity in the political leadership some of which include, religion and custom, stereotype, lack of funding and the frequent election violence and threats. It is therefore necessary that an affirmative action should be put in place to enhance and empower participation of women in political leadership in Nigeria. This is essential because women leadership have been noted with positive outcomes such as democracy, peace building among others.
Keywords: Gender Disparity; Human Right; Political Leadership; Participation of Women
Authorship
Dr. Bertha Otunta
Faculty of Law, University of Benin