Gender and Substantive Representation: Legislative Effectiveness of Kenya’s Nominated County Assembly Members

• 발행기관: 한국비교정부학회
• 저자명: Francis Wyckliffe Otieno
• 간행물 정보: 『한국비교정부학보』제29권 제3호, 19~44쪽, 전체 26쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 행정학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2025.09.30

국문 초록

(Purpose): Gender-quota policies have not only resulted in a greater numerical presence of female legislators but have also produced better legislative outcomes for women in society. By sampling 15 of the 47 counties in Kenya, the study examined how nominated female members of the county assemblies act on behalf and in the best interests of women in their respective counties. (Design/methodology/approach): Drawing upon the content analysis of the election data provided by the Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), county assembly debates and Hansard Reports; this study determined the impact of gender on legislative attitudes, and investigated how the nominated status of the gender-quota policy beneficiaries has translated into substantive representation of women issues. (Findings): Within the context of Feminist Institutionalism and application of a descriptive cross sectional study design, this study established that while critical mass of female legislators has been achieved, the increased number is still lacking in the increased number of gender-responsive and gender affirmative laws adopted in the assemblies. Additionally elected MCAs, irrespective of gender, are more legislatively competent than nominated MCAs. (Research implications or Originality): The study opines that revamping capacity-building programs; promoting constituency engagement and extending support mechanisms to nominated female MCAs will enhance their performance and legislative effectiveness.

목차

Ⅰ. Introduction

Ⅱ. Literature Review

Ⅲ. Methodology

Ⅳ. Political Participation and Women Representation in the County Assemblies of Kenya

Ⅴ. Discussion: Comparing Legislative Attitudes and Competence of Assembly Members

Ⅵ. Conclusion

References

키워드

카운티 의회 임계 질량 페미니스트 제도주의 성별 할당제 실질적 대표성 County Assemblies Critical Mass Feminist Institutionalism Gender Quotas Substantive Representation