THE ROLE OF INSTITUTIONS AND GENDER EQUALITY:A CASE STUDY OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN DELTA STATE
Abstract
This Study Examined the role of institutions and Gender Equality,A case study of political parties in Delta State. Secondary method of data collection and purposive Sampling technique was adopted in this Study. Method of Data Analysis is Qualitative to Analyze the research question. The study reveals that One major institutional barrier is the opaque nature of candidate selection, internal primaries are often neither free nor fair, influenced by money, loyalty and elite endorsement Also,it reveals that One major hindrance is the non binding nature of internal party Gender policies.These quotas are often framed in aspirational terms, using language such as encouraged or recommended rather than enforced. Based on the findings,The following among others are recommended Political parties should be legally required to implement and uphold minimum quotas for female representation in leadership positions and Candidacies.This should be backed by penalties for non compliance.
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