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Quotas without power: the illusion of women’s Political Participation in Nepal

Nepal’s gender inequality in politics stems from deeply ingrained social, economic, and institutional factors that marginalize women’s leadership. Traditional norms associate leadership with masculinity, while women are expected to focus on household duties.

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Dikshya Adhikari
06/05/2025 12:57 PM

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Quotas without power: the illusion of women’s Political Participation in Nepal

Nepal’s gender inequality in politics stems from deeply ingrained social, economic, and institutional factors that marginalize women’s leadership. Traditional norms associate leadership with masculinity, while women are expected to focus on household duties.

06 May 2025
Quotas without power: the illusion of women’s Political Participation in Nepal

Nepal’s gender inequality in politics stems from deeply ingrained social, economic, and institutional factors that marginalize women’s leadership. Traditional norms associate leadership with masculinity, while women are expected to focus on household duties.


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