Elite Women Participation in Politics among the Maasai of Narok South Sub County, Kenya: A Social Cultural Perspective
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 3
Abstract
The Purpose Of This Paper Is To Examine The Effect Of Social Cultural Factors On The Women Participation In Political Leadership In The Maasai Community, Especially Within Narok South Sub-County. The Theory Of Empowerment Was Adopted For This Study While The Descriptive Survey Research Design Was The Most Appropriate For The Study. The Target Population Was All The Elite Women In Narok South Sub County. A Questionnaires, Focused Group Discussions Guides And In Depth Interview Schedules Were The Main Tools Of Data Collection. The Data Was Analyzed Using Descriptive Statistics. The Findings Indicated That The Elite Women Of The Maasai Community Are Affected By The Social And Cultural Background Of Their Community. This Influences The Way They Socialize And Hence Their Participation In Politics. According To The Maasai Culture, The Women Are Not Supposed To Speak Before Men And They Are Considered More Like The Children In The Community. Their Participation In Politics Is Therefore Hampered By This Intimidating Culture And Social Setting. It Is Concluded That Women Participation Not Only In Politics But Occupation Of Public Office Is Affected By The Social Cultural Setting. It Is Recommended That Since The Contribution Of Women To The National Development Is Very Critical, Their Role In Politics Will Also Have A Very Great Influence On The Community. Women Participation Will Also Help Change The Social Perception Of The Community On Women. The Findings Of This Paper Will Contribute Greatly To The Empowerment Of Women Both Nationally And At The Society Level.
Authors and Affiliations
Kauria Zeddy, Murenga Hadija, Bor Eric Kiprono Bor
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