Understanding Women's Political Motivations in KP: Unveiling the Driving Forces
This study examines the reasons why women get involved in politics, concentrating on the National Assembly and provincial assembly members of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. The relevance of family connections, which facilitate women's entry into politics, is revealed via thematic analysis of interview data. Important motivators include persistence, character traits, inspirational leaders, alluring party platforms, and a need for accountability. Women can participate in politics if they are financially independent and have free time. The study expands on earlier research by illuminating the intricate interplay of institutional, cultural, and individual factors influencing women's political involvement. It places a focus on the necessity of addressing gender-related barriers and encouraging educational reforms to provide women with more leadership abilities. For societal change and democratic governance, political decision-making needs to be more gender diverse. The results provide useful information for political parties and authorities looking to create a welcoming environment for women in politics.
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Women in Politics, Political Participation, Motivation, Family Connections, Leadership, Gender Equality
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(1) Sumera Farid
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
(2) Raza Ullah Shah
Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Qurtuba University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
(3) Sajjad Hussan
Lecturer, Department of Social Work, University of Malakand, Chakdara Dir Lower, KP, Pakistan.
Holy Qur'an and International Relations
The first state where the followers of all the religions were given equal rights was formed in 611 AD as per the guidelines of the Holy Qur’an through the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at Madina, mainly comprising Muslims, Kafars (Idol worshipers) and Jews with equal social and economic rights. It not only improved foreign and diplomatic relations. Groups were knitted so well through treaties that they even fought wars as allies, which not only further strengthened the state but also created a history of Universal Brotherhood and Leadership. People following various religions were harmonised through a model treaty called the ‘Charter of Madina’. Apart from its firm implementation, the success of the treaty was based on three main features, equality, justice and peace. Functioning of such a multi religious state on the basis of equality and peace needed, hence adoption of relevant Qur’anic rules proved worthy of their vision and strength.
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Qur’an, Peace, Equality, Foreign Relations, Functioning, Universal Brotherhood and State.
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(1) Hasan Yaser Malik
Senior Research Fellow, Environ Monitor.
