Socio-Cultural Challenges to Women’s Political Participation in Makran, Balochistan

Sidra  Abdul Ghafoor; Mumtaz Ali Baloch; Ghulam Murtaza

doi:10.5281/zenodo.10182358

Authors

Sidra Abdul Ghafoor Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Political Science, University of Balochistan, Quetta
Mumtaz Ali Baloch Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Balochistan, Quetta.
Ghulam Murtaza Associate Professor, Department of Disaster Management and Development Studies, University of Balochistan, Quetta https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7206-0481

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10182358

Keywords:

Political Participation, Social Norms, Cultural Challenges, Maternal role, Wifehood, Male-dominancy and Patriarchy, Makran

Abstract

This research paper explores the socio-cultural challenges to women's political participation in Makran division of Balochistan, Pakistan. The study uses a comprehensive literature review and a sample survey to identify the barriers that hinder women's political participation, including cultural and societal norms. The study uses randomly selected primary data of 310 respondents using semi-structured Questionnaire. The findings of this research elucidated that there are significant social and cultural challenges to women’s political participation in Makran region. As a consequence, women have a weak position in the political setup. The findings have significant implications for policymakers, civil society organizations, and advocates working towards promoting gender equality and inclusive political systems that reflect the diversity and interests of all citizens.

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