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Barriers to Women's Leadersip and Political Participation in African Governments: the Case of Eswatini
Mini Dissertation (MSocSci)--University of Pretoria, 2026.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/108853 Barriers to Women's Leadersip and Political Participation in African Governments: the Case of Eswatini Steyn, Ibrahim qgwebu@gmail.com Gwebu, Qebolakhe Sigcinweyinkhosi UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Gender inequality Political representation Eswatini Intersectionality Participatory parity Mini Dissertation (MSocSci)--University of Pretoria, 2026. Eswatini has implemented policies and regulations to solve gender inequalities; however, these have not yielded the desired results, and a large share of Swazi women is still marginalised from political decision-making processes and from voicing their opinions, even on issues that affect them. Undoubtedly, the lack of women’s political participation in Eswatini’s government has implications for the attainment of inclusivity and gender equality in the country’s democratic process. Thus, this study is grounded in the understanding that gender equality, as envisioned in the Sustainable Development Goals, cannot be achieved without meaningful political participation and representation of women. By examining the barriers to women’s political participation and leadership within Eswatini’s patriarchal context, the study sought to generate empirical insights that can inform policy reforms, fostering inclusive governance and gender equity. Guided by the theories of intersectionality and participatory parity, the research found that Eswatini’s largely undemocratic political climate and patriarchal values greatly impede women's involvement in politics. Restricted civic freedoms, unequal access to resources, and pervasive gender biases collectively hinder women, particularly those from rural or low-income backgrounds, by limiting their capacity to mobilise, advocate, and be recognised as credible leaders. The study recommends changes in gender and cultural perceptions, economic reforms, and supportive political structures to create an enabling environment for women in Eswatini to engage in politics equally with men. Sociology MSocSci. Gender Studies Restricted Faculty of Humanities SDG-05: Gender equality 2026-03-10T06:56:27Z 2026-03-10T06:56:27Z 2026-05-22 2026-02 Mini Dissertation * May 2026 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/108853 10.25403/UPresearchdata.31333312 en © 2024 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Gender inequality Political representation Eswatini Intersectionality Participatory parity Barriers to Women's Leadersip and Political Participation in African Governments: the Case of Eswatini |
| title | Barriers to Women's Leadersip and Political Participation in African Governments: the Case of Eswatini |
| title_full | Barriers to Women's Leadersip and Political Participation in African Governments: the Case of Eswatini |
| title_fullStr | Barriers to Women's Leadersip and Political Participation in African Governments: the Case of Eswatini |
| title_full_unstemmed | Barriers to Women's Leadersip and Political Participation in African Governments: the Case of Eswatini |
| title_short | Barriers to Women's Leadersip and Political Participation in African Governments: the Case of Eswatini |
| title_sort | barriers to women s leadersip and political participation in african governments the case of eswatini |
| topic | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Gender inequality Political representation Eswatini Intersectionality Participatory parity |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/108853 |