Violence against women in politics, entrenched patriarchal attitudes, financial limitations, and unequal social responsibilities continue to hinder women’s meaningful participation and leadership in Bangladesh’s political sphere, according to a new study unveiled on Saturday. The qualitative study, jointly launched by the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), BRAC University, and UN Women, examined the opportunities and challenges shaping women’s political participation, representation, and leadership in Bangladesh.
Violence against women in politics, entrenched patriarchal attitudes, financial limitations, and unequal social responsibilities continue to hinder women’s meaningful participation and leadership in Bangladesh’s political sphere, according to a new study unveiled on Saturday. The qualitative study, jointly launched by the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), BRAC University, and UN Women, examined the opportunities and challenges shaping women’s political participation, representation, and leadership in Bangladesh.
