Research Article
Woman Participation in Kuwait Politics: A Study of Gender Representation in Islamic Countries
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.26-11-2019.2295164, author={S G Prakoso and I F Timorria}, title={Woman Participation in Kuwait Politics: A Study of Gender Representation in Islamic Countries}, proceedings={Proceedings of the First Brawijaya International Conference on Social and Political Sciences, BSPACE, 26-28 November, 2019, Malang, East Java, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={B-SPACE}, year={2020}, month={5}, keywords={woman’s political participation kuwait gender representation}, doi={10.4108/eai.26-11-2019.2295164} }- S G Prakoso
I F Timorria
Year: 2020
Woman Participation in Kuwait Politics: A Study of Gender Representation in Islamic Countries
B-SPACE
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.26-11-2019.2295164
Abstract
In 2005, the government of Kuwait finished the amendment process of Election Law No. 35 the Year 1962 which gives more space and opportunity for Kuwaiti women to participate actively in politics by becoming a member of the legislative body of the government. This situation clearly shows a positive vibe and prospect of woman’s acknowledgment in Kuwait politics. Moreover, it also signals the gender representation awareness in Kuwait. However, the practice is not as smooth as it seems as there is a lot of hindrance in the process which comes from the woman and also from the Kuwait society and culture. This paper will examine the journey of gender representation in Kuwait politics. Qualitative methods and library research will be used to support the analysis. In the later stage, it can be known that the gender representation in Kuwait politics are still undeveloped regardless of affirmation from the government’s regulation.