Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi

DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN IN POLITICS: A STUDY OF SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA

Adebayo, Anthony Abayomi, Awe Ene Norah & Oyebode O. Victor

Abstract

The low level of political participation of women is becoming alarming and disturbing which is largely due to the discrimination and gender backlash they face. This hampers women from contributing their quota to the development of Nigeria. The study investigated the discrimination of women in politics in three selected Local Areas in Ekiti State. A total of 150 women participated in the study using a random and purposive sampling technique. Questionnaire were adopted as research instrument in gathering relevant information for the research. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences using tables and percentages. The findings of the study revealed that cultural beliefs, discrimination against women, money-politics, political violence, godfatherism affect women participation in politics and relegate them politically. The study recommends that government and civil society groups should increase campaigns and awareness in promoting the involvement of women in politics and that a level-playing field should be allowed for both men and women participation in politics in Nigeria.

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