Internet Mediatization: New Opportunity for Women in Politics?

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Author(s): Nkiru C. Ezeh (Madonna University, Nigeria)and Njideka V. Enwereuzo (Madonna University, Nigeria)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 12
Source title: Civic Engagement and Politics: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7669-3.ch046

Keywords: Civic Engagement / Information Science Reference / Political Science / Social Sciences & Humanities

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Abstract

The political rights of women remain greatly constrained by political structure and traditional practices which many believe are responsible for the exclusion of their interests in decision making process and development paradigms. Anchored on the Democratic Participant Media Theory and Public Sphere Theory, this study evaluated if Internet can mobilize and encourage women to voice their concerns and opinions on political matters. Survey conducted among 200 female academic staff members of universities in the south-east, Nigeria revealed that although the Internet provided the women with needed political information and interaction; it did not significantly induce their interest to participate in politics. The study recommends that women should aggressively utilize the opportunities provided by Internet by forming groups and networks where political issues are analyzed and discussed. Where the nature of relayed message is well focused, chances of using the Internet for inducing political participation can be enhanced.

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