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The central aim is to explore the barriers to women's political participation in South Sudan during the transitional period from 2021 to 2026.

January 25, 2026Open Access

A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Women's Political Participation in South Sudan, 2021–2026

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The central aim is to explore the barriers to women's political participation in South Sudan during the transitional period from 2021 to 2026.
Conducted a survey with 350 women across three states to quantify participation and obstacles (2023)
Performed in-depth qualitative interviews with 45 female politicians, activists, and community leaders (2024–2025)
Used explanatory sequential design to combine quantitative and qualitative data for comprehensive analysis.
Significant gap identified between constitutional rights and actual political influence for women.
Patriarchal norms and economic dependency severely limit women's political agency.
Gendered security threats and political patronage co-opt affirmative action quotas, undermining women's roles.
Findings indicate need for grassroots mobilisation and economic empowerment to improve women's participation.

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Mixed-methods study reveals barriers to women’s political participation in South Sudan, suggesting urgent interventions.

Gatluak et al. (2025) studied this question.

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