WOMEN’S ELECTORAL MOBILIZATION: ASSESSING THE WOMEN’S TURNOUT IN GENERAL ELECTIONS IN PAKISTAN FROM 1970 TO 2018.
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This paper aims to examines women’s voter’s turnout from 1970 to 2018.Women’s electoral mobilization is sine qua non of women’s political movements. The involvement of women and their participation in the electoral process is an essential indicator of the development and effectiveness of democracy in any nation. Almost half of the world population is comprised of women and holds equal importance to men in democratic values. This is because democratic states need the equal participation of their citizens in state affairs without any discrimination based on greed, colour, or sex. It is now widely accepted that achieving gender equality in the electoral process can lead to political mobilization, which is necessary for societal development. Pakistan, as a developing democracy, upholds the principle of affording its citizens equal political rights without any gender-based discrimination. Pakistan's political participation among women has gone through various ups and downs during its history. This article provides a comprehensive exploration of mobilization, electoral participation, and the role of women in the political process, both in Pakistan and on a global scale. This study enhances our understanding of the dynamics of political engagement and its impact on democratic systems both worldwide and in Pakistan.
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