Abstract :

This Study Investigates The Role Of Women As Agents Of Governance In Indigenous Rural Communities, Focusing On Their Participation In Leadership Roles And The Impacts Of Their Involvement On Community Decision-making. The Findings Reveal That While Women Hold Significant Leadership Positions In Areas Such As Land Management (14%) And Spiritual Guidance (20%), Their Overall Participation In High-level Governance Remains Limited Due To Cultural And Patriarchal Barriers. Key Barriers Identified Include Cultural Norms (18 Occurrences), Lack Of Formal Education (15 Occurrences), And Patriarchal Leadership Structures (13 Occurrences). Despite These Obstacles, Women’s Leadership Has Led To Substantial Improvements In Community Outcomes, Particularly In Sustainable Land Use (high Impact), Education And Advocacy (high Impact), And Social Cohesion (high Impact). The Study Highlights That Women’s Leadership Positively Influences Community Solidarity, Enhances Resource Management, And Promotes Women’s Rights And Education. However, Economic Constraints And Legal Exclusion Continue To Limit Their Full Participation. The Results Emphasize The Need For Targeted Interventions To Remove Barriers, Including Gender-sensitive Education, Legal Reforms, And Economic Empowerment, To Ensure More Inclusive Governance And Leadership In Indigenous Communities. Keywords: Women In Governance, Indigenous Communities, Rural Leadership, Gender Equality, Cultural Norms, Empowerment, Land Management.

Published:

20-5-2024

Issue:

Vol. 24 No. 5 (2024)

Page Nos:

414-419

Section:

Articles

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