Empowerment is Essential for Women Inclusion in Politics in Man-Made World

Abstract

Pakistan's female population is over half, but their political influence is limited. They have less representation in elections and are often seen as mere symbols rather than promoting gender equality. The country's religious, political, cultural, and social systems contribute to this issue. Ensuring equal participation of men and women in government decisions is crucial for a successful democratic system. Women who feel empowered are more inclined to take part in national democratic processes and political activities. As empowerment increases self-esteem and confidence, women are more inclined to question social conventions and overcome obstacles that have traditionally prevented them from participating fully in politics. The study’s goal is to gain a deeper understanding of Pakistani Women’s Political engagement and its relationship to political empowerment and trust. Quantitative method methodology is applied for this purpose. Quantitative data was collected from women with the help of questionnaire, 600 questionnaires were distributed out of which 488 were found correct in each and every aspect and for quantitative part simple random sampling was used. This research concludes that women are not empowered enough and not provided enough facilities to be able to participate in politics.