The Challenges Hindering Jordanian Women From Political Participation From The Perspective Of The Female Graduate Students At The University Of Jordan

Abstract

The researchers of the present study aimed to explore the challenges hindering Jordanian women from political participation from the perspective of the female graduate students at the University of Jordan.  They drafted six questions to conduct interviews. Such interviews aim at collecting data about the meaning of political participation and the challenges hindering Jordanian women from political participation. The aim at offering suggestion for addressing such challenges. The researchers of the present study adopted a descriptive approach. The study’s population consists from 863 female graduate students who were chosen from the departments of (educational leadership, educational foundations, curriculum & instruction, and special education. The researchers of the present study conducted interviews with 14 female graduate students. They found that the challenges hindering Jordanian women from political participation include: economic challenges, the perceptions of the society, and the customs and traditions. They recommend holding lectures for promoting awareness about the significance of women’s political role. They recommend making a university course that promote awareness about the significance of women’s political role. They recommend holding lectures and symposiums for increasing the extent of support provided for women by women.