The place of women in the political sphere: a comparative study of Cameroon and South Africa

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2004-12-01

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University of the Western Cape

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This thesis compared the status of women's political participation in Cameroon and South Africa through an assessment conducted against the backdrop key of international, regional and national human rights standards. The aim of this thesis was not only, to be conscious of women's absence in politics, but to also take steps to redefine sound strategies to implement gender equality in terms of the political participation of women on the part of governments.

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Women in politics, South Africa, Cameroon, Women in public life

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