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| "Shed Light in the Hall": Gender representation in Ethiopian politics since 1990's up to 2021
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Atsede Geta Belete, Aemro Tenaw Birhan, Eyayu Kasseye Bayu
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Abstract:
Women constitute a significant population in every society. Therefore equal participation and representation of women and men in social, economic, and political aspects are crucial to achieving development. Equal participation of men and women in political decision-making connotes gender balance in the political arena. Gender balance in politics is vital to secure the involvement of both segments of society at all stages of the decision-making process, build a democratic system, and increase the acceptance and execution of decisions. In order to overcome gender inequality, Ethiopia has taken several steps to reform its legal and institutional framework to promote women's active participation in political participation at the national and local levels. For this paper two theories are adopted: Feminist theory is about compensating historical discrimination against women, and human rights-based approach, which denotes equal rights of men and women, including political participation, is discussed in this study. This study examines gender representation in Ethiopian politics, focusing on women's political representation and participation in the parliament. Studies related to the issues were searched, identified, and reviewed. Because the author could not handle primary data from the field, the study relied on secondary sources. The obtained qualitative and quantitative data is analyzed via systematic review. The findings from analyzed data demonstrated that, in Ethiopia, women are still underrepresented in politics, although several legislative and structural steps have been taken to remedy women's historical exclusion from political representation.
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