Political Parties in Advanced Democracy: Experience from Norway and Lesson for Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olagunju Oluwo
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Political Participation ◽  
Political Culture ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Democratic Values ◽  
High Stake ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
The World

Norway democracy was ranked as the best in the world owing to the country strong democratic values which political parties and stable political culture have helped to shape. These values are still lacking in Nigeria and as such, Nigerian democracy cannot be regarded as advanced democracy. Nigerian political parties engaged in rivalry competition and political culture was still at lower ebb with high stake for politicians. Women are under-represented and executive/legislature dichotomy persisted beyond imagination. It is against this backdrop that the paper seeks to examine political parties in advanced democracy: experience from Norway and lesson for Nigeria. The study was a descriptive one with qualitative method. Data were collected through secondary sources. Drawing from the experience of Norway the study found that the key areas which propelled Norway’s ranking as best democracy were still far from being achieve in Nigeria. The study recommends that: the stake on politics should be reduced and improved women political participation should be encouraged among others.

scholarly journals An Exploratory Study of the Political Abuse of Women in Afghanistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 381-391
Author(s):  
Isra Sarwar ◽  
Shabnam Gul ◽  
Muhammad Faizan Asghar
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
The Political ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Political Interests ◽  
The World ◽  
Political Dimensions ◽  
Abuse Of Women ◽  
Status Of Women

Women, the 48.45% of total Afghan population usually termed and referred as the most victimized clan of Afghanistan. It is engendered notion and perceived as reality around the world. Undoubtedly, Mujahidin and later the Taliban have made the situation miserable for women. But, comparatively, women in Afghanistan did not face as many cruelties earlier during Taliban regime as they suffering today. They were secured, honored and allowed to participate equally in all spheres of life ranging from socio-economic to religio-political during the reign of Taliban. Majority of the religious elite among the Muslims interprets the religious teachings according to its own requirements to assure legitimacy particularly in the context of women. Same is the case with Afghanistan, which, being the buffer state, had been remained epicenter for political interests of world powers and who used its soil to expand or legitimize their authority, violate human rights specifically women as wartime strategy to achieve the goals. This intricate study with reference to the manipulated status of women is based on qualitative method and will explore the political dimensions where women have been used as wartime strategy to legitimize the power. It is based on explanatory and exploratory goals of the study. The thematic and observational approach will be used to analyze the available qualitative data by using secondary sources.

scholarly journals Uruguay, 1968. Algunas líneas de análisis derivadas del estudio de la protesta estudiantil en un país periférico

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-143
Author(s):  
Vania Markarian
Keyword(s):  
Social Movements ◽  
Political Parties ◽  
Political Participation ◽  
Cultural Change ◽  
Student Movement ◽  
Political Polarization ◽  
The World ◽  
Growing Body ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Cycles Of Protest

This paper – focused on a deep analysis of the student movement that occupied the streets of Montevideo in 1968 – aims at proposing some analytical lines to understand this and other contemporary cycles of protest in different places of the world. After locating these events in a wide geography characterized both by political acceleration and the dramatic display of cultural change, four relevant themes in the growing body of literature on the «global Sixties» are raised. First, it is addressed the relationship between social movements and groups or political parties in these «short cycles» of protest. Second, the idea that violence was rather a catalyzer of political innovation rather than the result of political polarization is proposed. Third, it breaks down the diversity of possible links between culture, in a broad sense, and the forms of political participation in youth mobilizations. Finally, it can be more rewarding to look at different scales of analysis of these processes, from the strictly national to the transnational circulation of ideas and people.

scholarly journals Political Participation of Santri in the 2017 Regional Elections in Nagan Raya Regency

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-220
Author(s):  
Aklima Aklima ◽  
Ramzi Murziqin ◽  
Reni Shintasari ◽  
Aja Sanawiyah
Keyword(s):  
Political Participation ◽  
Political Culture ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
The Political ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Direct Involvement ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Political Choices ◽  
Regional Elections

This research deals with the participation of students in Islamic boarding schools (dayah), which tend to deepen religion so that political information is limited. This study aims to determine the political participation of students in Nagan Raya Aceh 2017. This research is important because it looks at the attitude of students in political power relations. The urgency of this research is to understand the political culture of the santri, which is not only seen from the Kyai as a determinant of political choices. This research uses a qualitative method of the case study approach. The results of this study indicate that the behavior of voters (santri) with the Michigan School approach where the political attitudes and choices are chosen is not only based on the leadership of the pesantren / santri but there is direct involvement by the participation of the students with three aspects.

scholarly journals There is Nothing New Under the Sun: A Comparative Study of the Politics at the Time of Jesus to the Ghanaian Politics

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 116-131
Author(s):  
Kwaku B. ◽  
Isaac B.
Keyword(s):  
Political Culture ◽  
First Century ◽  
The Political ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Political Actors ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Relevant Today ◽  
Fourth Republic ◽  
The World ◽  
Time Changes

Generally, it is often said that change is the only constant thing in the world. In other words, as time changes, people’s ways of doing things equally changes. This paper seeks to compare the political culture of first century Palestine (in which Jesus lived and ministered) to the political culture of contemporary Ghana. To this end, the study compares and contrasts the reign of Herod in the first century Jerusalem with Political actors in Ghana’s Fourth Republic. It is a literature-based research that draws from both primary and secondary sources. The study found that, there is not much difference between the politics of today and that of Jesus’ day. It, therefore, makes Solomon`s statement there is nothing new under the sun still relevant today.

scholarly journals Perempuan Bali dalam Kontestasi Pemilu: Kuantitas vs Kualitas

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-40
Author(s):  
I G.A.A. Dewi Sucitawathi ◽  
I Wayan Joniarta
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Political Participation ◽  
The Political ◽  
Election Law ◽  
Fighting Spirit ◽  
The World ◽  
Practical Politics ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Women's Political Participation

Women's political participation in the political stage has increased, one of which is due to the creation of the 2003 Election Law which regulates the quota of women legislative candidates at least 30 percent. The emergence of regulations that open wide avenues for women to take part in politics, in fact, is inversely proportional to the conditions of women cadres in Bali. In Bali, women who succeed in sitting in the district / city legislature can be counted by fingers. From the 2004 to 2014 elections, no more than 10 percent of Balinese women succeeded in gaining positions in the regional legislature. The number of Balinese women who participated was relatively large, but after voting (elections), only a few managed to win. So that this raises the phenomenon of Balinese female cadres being only used as a tool to fulfill the quota of political parties without being given the knowledge, motivation and fighting spirit to take careers seriously in the world of practical politics. 

scholarly journals COVID-19: Public support to handle economic challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hidayaturrahman ◽  
Edy Purwanto
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Administrative Support ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
The People ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government ◽  
Depth Interviews

COVID-19, which has become a world pandemic, has hit the economic sectors of countries in the world, including Indonesia. Indonesia's economic growth is predicted to be only around 2% or even 0%. This research was conducted to analyze how public support for government efforts to deal with COVID-19 and describe how the economic challenges faced. This research uses descriptive qualitative method by collecting data through in-depth interviews with several informants relating to public support for government efforts. Data collection is also done by searching for related documents online. From the research conducted, the government has the opportunity and strength to carry out initiatives to deal with COVID-19. Administrative support, regional government, business, political parties, including the opposition, and the people are tremendous. The problem is, the government's efforts and scenarios are not visible to anticipate the economic threats that are already in sight. This research wants to uncover the power of government in the form of public support in dealing with COVID-19, and remind the government, the economic challenges faced with the existence of COVID-19.

scholarly journals Overcoming the Challenges of Women in Politics: Lesson for and from Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tayo O. George ◽  
Christiana Adetunde ◽  
Oluwakemi Ijagbemi ◽  
Mercy Udume
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Political Participation ◽  
Women In Politics ◽  
Political Commitment ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Women's Participation ◽  
Registered Voters ◽  
Historical Antecedents ◽  
Women's Political Participation

In spite of the fact that women constitute over 50% of the registered voters in the country and are actively involved in political rallies and election campaigns, they are grossly underrepresented in elective and leadership positions in political parties and other sectors of the nation’s economy. The paper examines the historical antecedents of women in politics. It identifies women’s participation and contributions to Nigeria’s political and democratic process between 1999 and 2015 with a view to identifying the major challenges and possible means of overcoming the issues. Relying mainly on secondary sources of data, the paper engages archival review of existing gender policies and their roles in promoting women’s political participation or otherwise. The paper concludes that with greater awareness, enabling environment, better political commitment and policies, women’s political participation in Nigeria will improve markedly.

scholarly journals Intra-Party Democracy in Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf

2016 ◽  
Vol I (I) ◽  
pp. 75-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rizwan ◽  
Manzoor Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Bilal
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Welfare State ◽  
Political Culture ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Social System ◽  
Party Leadership ◽  
Electoral Success ◽  
Secondary Sources

With the idea of ‘change’ in exiting social system of Pakistan mainly by eradicating corruption, Pakistani Tehrik-e-Insaf emerged in 1996, under the leadership of renowned cricket player Imran Khan. He pledged to promote justice and the establishment of a welfare state. However, the party could hardly attain electoral success until 2012 when it reached on national political peaks. Majority of the Pakistani youth from urban areas follow the party agenda with a new zenith. Unlike other political parties, PTI pledged to challenge the existing transmissible-monarchy and decided to holds the intra party election. By using different primary and secondary sources, this article tries to focus on PTI’s intra party elections in order to denounce the existing socio-political culture of Pakistan, yet it could hardly achieve the said goals in the presence of “old-guard” in the front lines of party leadership.

Shifting Terrains of Political Participation in Sudan: Elements dating from the second colonial (1898–1956) period to the contemporary era

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azza Ahmed Abdel Aziz ◽  
Aroob Alfaki
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Political Participation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Women In Politics ◽  
Leadership Roles ◽  
Political Activities ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
The Status ◽  
Women's Political Participation

This report presents elements of the development of Sudanese women’s political participation through time. It highlights several political routes from their early days until the contemporary era. The study is based on an analysis of secondary sources alongside empirical data derived from four states within Sudan, namely: Blue Nile, Central Darfur, Kassala and River Nile. Different themes are explored and they include: the meanings of political participation, women’s leadership roles, identifying structural limitations that hinder the participation of women in politics, possible avenues for women’s participation, the presence of women in politics, variations in religious interpretations and their impact on political participation, the status of the Sudanese constitution and the views of women and men on the extent that women might advance in the next elections. The report also address how the December revolution of 2018 might improve the situation for women’s political participation, since it marks a break from the earlier practices of the Islamist regime that had a severe negative impact on the freedoms of Sudanese women and their ability to engage in political activities. Political parties are considered gatekeepers for women’s access to political positions of power as they play an important role in institutionalizing women’s inclusion in politics. Ensuring that political parties in Sudan play an active role in the advancement of gender equality and the enhancement of women’s political participation is particularly important as Sudan prepares for its transition to democracy.

Jalan Kesempurnaan Menurut Jamaah Insan Al-Kamil di Cijati Desa Cikareo Selatan Sumedang

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-37
Author(s):  
Syarifudin Syarifudin
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
The Core ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Religious Sect ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

Each religious sect has its own characteristics, whether fundamental, radical, or religious. One of them is Insan Al-Kamil Congregation, which is in Cijati, South Cikareo Village, Wado District, Sumedang Regency. This congregation is Sufism with the concept of self-purification as the subject of its teachings. So, the purpose of this study is to reveal how the origin of Insan Al-Kamil Congregation, the concept of its purification, and the procedures of achieving its purification. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with a normative theological approach as the blade of analysis. In addition, the data generated is the result of observation, interviews, and document studies. From the collected data, Jamaah Insan Al-Kamil adheres to the core teachings of Islam and is the tenth regeneration of Islam Teachings, which refers to the Prophet Muhammad SAW. According to this congregation, self-perfection becomes an obligation that must be achieved by human beings in order to remember Allah when life is done. The process of self-purification is done when human beings still live in the world by knowing His God. Therefore, the peak of self-purification is called Insan Kamil. 

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