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How does structural violence manifest in Nigeria's political landscape, and what are its consequences for women's political participation? Manifestations and Consequences of Structural Violence in Nigeria's Political Landscape I provide a rich and nuanced exploration of how structural violence manifests within Nigeria's political landscape and the profound consequences it has for women's political participation. I argue that structural violence, a system of embedded inequalities that produces avoidable harm, operates through various interconnected mechanisms to systematically disadvantage women, limiting their access to power, silencing their voices, and undermining their ability to shape political decisions that impact their lives.

Part 2 of what I said in my Chapter. "Sex, Gender, and Politics: Issues in Nigeria’s Governance Culture" How do I define structural violence, and how does it relate to gender and governance in Nigeria? Defining Structural Violence and its Relationship to Gender and Governance in Nigeria I define structural violence as any avoidable harm or insult to basic human needs and the well-being of sentient life, encompassing physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. This harm results in the lowering of an individual's real level of needs satisfaction below its potential. I further explain that structural violence: Can manifest in various forms, including threats that create fear, distorted cognitions and emotions, and hopelessness, which are enumerated in this section. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqSOWbFxJV4

Here's Part 1 of what I said in Chapter 6 of Gender and Development in Nigeria: Concepts, Issues and Strategies, edited by Funmi Para-Mallam and Mojubaolu Okome published by Nipss Kuru Press in 2023. This section is: An Examination of the Structural Violence Faced by Women in Nigeria This is an in-depth analysis of structural violence against women in Nigeria. Structural violence, in this context, refers to the systemic and institutionalized practices, norms, and power imbalances that perpetuate gender inequality and hinder women's full participation in various aspects of society. This summary highlights the various ways this manifests and how deeply embedded it is in Nigerian society. You are invited to the book talk today, October 23, 2024. Here's Part 1 of what I said in Chapter 6 of Gender and Development in Nigeria: Concepts, Issues and Strategies, edited by Funmi Para-Mallam and Mojubaolu Okome published by Nipss Kuru Press in 2023. This section is: An Examination of ...

Join me in exploring the 3rd part of the reading. This is a focus on the dynamics of Nigeria's politicaleconomy in the 1980s and 1990s through the lens of my first book, a product of my PhD research. Titled "A Sapped Democracy." This is a study of the Political Economy of the Structural Adjustment Program and the Democratic Transition in Nigeria. Unpacking the interplay between liberal economic reforms and political changes, this study sheds light on Nigeria's dual transition period. It interrogates the complex interactions between the roles of the state, multilateral organizations, and domestic politics, and their influence in shaping policy decisions and the complex relationship between economic and political processes during the transition. Through a focus on the involvement of multilaterals, external creditors, and powerful domestic actors, this research unveils the intricate power struggles that characterized Nigeria's development strategy. By examining the i...

Part 2 of A SAPPED DEMOCRACY: The Political Economy of the SAP & the Political Transition in Nigeria, 1983-1993. Questions and Argument presented. Watch this space for more readings of the book. #Nigeria #DualTransition