Quality, Power, and the Politics of Women’s Representation in Africa

Beyond the Numbers

AvOmosefe Oyekanmi,Tinuade Adekunbi Ojo

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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This edited volume explores the complex dynamics of African women's political participation, focusing on the tension between numerical representation (quantity) and substantive, impactful political influence (quality). Chapters critically explore whether the growing numbers of women in these positions lead to substantive policy changes, improved governance, and the promotion of gender equity across different spheres of life. The volume looks at these issues through a multi-disciplinary lens, drawing on case studies from across the continent, different perspectives and extensive analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data.By exploring the distinction between ‘quantity’ and ‘quality’ of political representation, the book provides insights for policymakers, scholars, activists, and civil society organisations on how to improve the effectiveness and impact of women's political participation in Africa. Furthermore, it contributes to the global discourse on gender equality and political representation, providing a comparative framework to understand how the African experience of female political engagement can inform broader conversations on women’s roles in governance and significant spaces worldwide.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-10-28
Mått:178 x 254 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Sustainable Development Goals Series
Antal sidor:245
Förlag:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN:9783032250827

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Omosefe Oyekanmi is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Johannesburg, and a research fellow at the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research, NISER, Ibadan, Nigeria.Tinuade Adekunbi Ojo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Politics and International Relations and the Director of the Centre for the Study of Race, Gender and Class at University of Johannesburg.

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Chapter 1: Inclusive Representation In Africa: The Debate Between Substansive And Numerical Representation.- Chapter 2: More Participation, Less Power: Paradox Of Nigerian Women Underrepresentation In Elective Government Positions.- Chapter 3: Understanding Women's Underrepresentation In Nigerian Politics: A System Justification Theory Perspective.- Chapter 4: Bridging The Gender Gap In Leadership Recruitment: Evidence From Kenya And Nigeria.- Chapter 5: Intergenerational Perspectives On Violence Against Women In Nigerian Politics.- Chapter 6: Counting Women Or Making Women Count? Political Inclusion In North Africa Region.- Chapter 7: Power Dynamics In Agrifood Systems: When Gender Differences Drive Opportunities And Benefits Along The Aquaculture Value Chain In Nigeria.- Chapter 8: Language, Politics And Media: Comparative Analysis Of Linguistic Features Of Newspaper Headlines On Women In Politics In Nigeria And Rwanda.- Chapter 9: Psychological Resilience Of Women's Political Participation In A Hostile Electoral Landscape In Sub-Saharan Africa.- Chapter 10: Beyond Numbers: A Comparative Feminist Analysis Of Women's Political Leadership And Accountability In South Africa And Egypt.- Chapter 11: Women In Nigerian Politics: Espousing The Motivating And De-Motivating Factors Of Their Involvement.- Chapter 12: The Economic Impact Of African Women In Political Leadership: Driving Inclusive Growth And Empowerment.- Chapter 13: Meritocratic Leadership And Youth: Emerging Female Leaders Countering Gerontocracy And Kleptocracy In African Politics.- Chapter 14: The Paradox And Legalities Of The Inclusivity Of African Women In Politics.- Chapter 15: Women's Participation And Impact In Political Leadership In Africa: A Focus On Nigeria And Kenya.- Chapter 16: Emerging Voices Of Young Women And The Quest For Legislative Power In Africa.