As Namibia's upcoming presidential and National Assembly elections are seeing more female contenders, analysts say the country's deeply rooted patriarchal mindset may significantly hinder their chances, especially for those running independently.
As Namibia 's upcoming presidential and National Assembly elections are seeing more female contenders, analysts say the country's deeply rooted patriarchal mindset may significantly hinder their chances, especially for those running independently.
Political pundits welcome the growing tide of female empowerment and representation, however, they say the entrenched patriarchal mindset seen in Namibian society could prove to be a huge obstacle for them.Political analyst Rakkel Andreas says traditionally, women's involvement in active politics is often overshadowed by the perception that they lack the understanding and will to navigate the political arena compared to men.
She adds that the growing participation of women in the forthcoming election will serve as a catalyst for greater female voter turnout, inspiring them to either run for positions within their political parties or to contest in regional council and local authority elections next year. According to political analyst Erika Thomas, women entering politics will encounter numerous obstacles due to the patriarchal values entrenched within both the political sphere and the Namibian society.
"Despite being a democracy, we are still a patriarchal society and that reflects in many ways and at many levels. Seeing the increased interest now is very good," Kamwanyah says. Namises promises accessible healthcare, digital connectivity, job creation, education reform, collaborative governance and equal rights for all.
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Swapo's presidential candidate, centres her campaign on eradicating corruption in both the party and government.There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.
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