Women, Piety and Political Representation

The aftermath of violent conflict provides opportunities for fresh debates about gender politics. In sub-Saharan Africa, several post-conflict states have introduced constitutional reforms and quotas to promote women’s participation in government. Yet, women’s political representation in Somalia is...

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Published in:Hawwa
Main Author: Mohamud, Maimuna (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2016
In: Hawwa
Year: 2016, Volume: 14, Issue: 2, Pages: 166-186
Further subjects:B Gender Islamism agency Islamic feminism Somalia peacebuilding gender quotas in Africa
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