Patriarchal Setup and Women’s Right to Vote: A Case Study of District Dera Ismail Khan.

Abstract

In this study, District Dera Ismail Khan is used as a case study to examine how women participate in politics in Pakistan. The study emphasizes social barriers that have made it difficult for women to participate in politics, particularly voting, in addition to focusing on historical development and current conditions. Being able to win election to the legislative assembly is not the only requirement for political participation. It also includes women's roles as voters, party members, and other aspects of participation in the political system, structure, and process. Analysis along these lines can result in some useful suggestions for future recommendations to increase women's political participation.