Mwatha, ReginaMbugua, GraceMurunga, Godwin2013-12-062013-12-0620132013http://hdl.handle.net/10625/52244Young women face many barriers in their pursuit of active political roles: this research established that masculinity and the patriarchal nature of politics, lack of resources, and lack of support for young women who seek to assume leadership roles, the impact of societal expectations and stereotypes, insecurity and gender-based humiliation and violence combine to undermine young women’s political ambitions. The reproductive roles of women constitute a challenge to their ascent into leadership. Some women candidates’ experiences are documented.Text1 digital file (90 p. : ill.)application/pdfenWOMEN'S PARTICIPATIONEMPOWERMENTKENYAWOMEN'S RIGHTSGENDER MAINSTREAMINGPOLITICAL REPRESENTATIONIDRC Final Report