Women and political participation in Nigeria - a study of 2023 General Elections in Nigeria Department: Political Science By: PRINDYTECHNIE Project ID: 8920 Rating: (3.3) votes: 6Rate this project12345 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study seeks to assess“Women and Political Participation in Nigeria: A Study of 2023 General Elections in Nigeria”. The study was guided by two research questions and two corresponding hypotheses. The study was anchored on Feminist Theory. This study adopted a Documentary research design the analysis of the documents was through content analysis during the analysis of documents, the content was categorized into distinct themes, Based on the reports from the Independent National Electoral Commission (2023) which revealed that a total of 1,524 women contested during the 2023 general elections, was however used as the population size for this study since the scope is just for women representation in the 2023 general elections and not men inclusive. The figures were obtained from the list of candidates for the elections as released by INEC. Participation of Nigerian women in politics has been low over the years. The documentaries used (such as newspapers, publications, electoral results, magazines, etc) selected some Nigerian women and those Nigerian women in politics who contested in the election seats. The women and some of their allies were members of several political parties, the PDP, APC, APGA, and others belonged to smaller political parties. The findings of the study, therefore, revealed that women's underrepresentation in contesting for elective positions had a negative impact on the 2023 General Elections in Nigeria. Lack of finance also contributed to the outcome of the 2023 general elections, as there was a low turnout of women in contesting for elective seats. The study therefore recommends a more rigorous enlightenment program and campaign on the benefits of women's participation in politics; they should also be encouraged to have access and control of financial assets to actively contest in elections with the aim of winning....Preview Download Preview +Other Political Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Federalism and national integration in Nigeria: issues and challenges»The role of local government in rural development: a study of Warri north local government area of Delta state»The role of political parties in democratic governance in Nigeria: a case study of PDP: 1999-2007»Dependency and underdevelopment in Africa: the Nigerian experience»Nigerian federalism and local government autonomy»Women empowerment in Nigerian politics: (case study of Udi local government area)»Terrorism and Nigerias economy: an assessment of the boko haram insurgency»Poverty reduction and sustainable development in Nigeria»Poverty and youth restiveness in Nigeria. An evaluation of the boko haram crisis»The impact of civil society organization on Nigerias socio-political development: An appraisal of civil liberties organization»Corruption and underdevelopment (a case study of halliburton) »The socio-economic implications of the boko haram insurgence in Nigeria: 2009-2013»The impact of public opinion on public policy in Nigeria: an appraisal of 2010-2012»Labour unrest and underdevelopment in Nigeria: an appraisal of 2000-2013»Military rule and political transition in Nigeria: An appraisal of Abacha regime (1993- 1998)