Women Representation in Politics: A Case Study of Afghan Women

Abstract

It is known that women’s participation is less than men in Muslim countries and especially in Afghanistan. In order to know the reasons behind women’s less contribution in politics, this thesis focuses on women’s perceptions and experiences about their situation, using a qualitative approach. The individual reasons presented in this thesis are categorized from internal to external dimensions, which contribute to capture a picture of Afghan women’s situation. This paper not only explores the structural reasons behind women’s less participation in politics in Afghanistan but also the history of Afghan women are also presented. Although the literature used in this research offer a basic understanding of how women live in Afghanistan but it is not sufficient without including Afghan women’s own perception about their status. The information provided by respondents in this thesis conceptualizes their present status and can be utilized for future researches.