“Yes, My Career Would End”: How the Existence of Illicit Digital Media May Inhibit Women from Participating in Politics

  • Esther Afrakoma Appiah Dwaah

Student thesis: Master's ThesisMaster of Arts (MA)

Abstract

The challenges faced by women in their quest to be equal participants with men in politics is not hidden. This study set out to examine how women may be restrained from rising to the highest offices in politics amidst fear of their existing nude contents that exist digitally. The body and sexuality of women have countlessly been employed as a tool to keep them out of political participation. Relying on data gathered through interviews with twenty four respondents, the study confirmed that women who have their illicit digital media in existence are less likely to take lead roles in politics due to fear of being rejected by political parties, media and the electorates in general.
Date of Award2021
Original languageAmerican English
Awarding Institution
  • Eastern Illinois University
SupervisorPaul Danyi (Supervisor)

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Political Science and International Relations

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