| ID | 172210 |
| Title Proper | Women’s Participation in Bangladesh Politics, The Gender Wall and Quotas |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ara, Fardaus ; Northcote, Jeremy |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article presents qualitative data from interviews conducted with female national parliamentarians and local government councillors in Bangladesh regarding barriers to women’s participation in electoral politics. The evidence suggests that a gender wall comprised of institutional, historical, socio-economic and cultural factors continues to prevent Bangladeshi women’s full participation in formal politics at both national and local levels. Since Bangladesh now operates a policy of affirmative action through reserved seats for female politicians, the question arises to what extent this can be seen as a useful longer-term strategy to counteract gender discrimination. |
| `In' analytical Note | South Asia Research Vol. 40, No.2; Jul 2020: p. 266-281 |
| Journal Source | South Asia Research 2020-08 40, 2 |
| Key Words | Bangladesh ; Women ; Political Participation ; Gender ; Discrimination ; Quotas ; Reserved Seats |