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The introduction of gender quotas in Senegal has led to a 20% increase in female candidates in elections, although leadership positions remain predominantly male-dominated. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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The research assesses the impact of gender quotas on women's political participation during African political transitions.

March 5, 2026Open Access

Gender Imbalances in Power Dynamics During African Political Transitions: A Senegalese Perspective

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MDMariama Diop MDMohamed DialloInstitut Pasteur de Dakar

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Mixed-methods study shows gender quotas improve women's political participation in Senegal, highlighting ongoing challenges.

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The research assesses the impact of gender quotas on women's political participation during African political transitions.
Employed a mixed-methods approach
Conducted qualitative interviews and quantitative data analysis
Evaluated the implementation of gender quotas in Senegalese elections
Female candidates' participation has increased by about 20% since introducing gender quotas
Leadership positions in politics remain male-dominated despite quota implementation
Challenges include entrenched patriarchal norms and insufficient representation in decision-making roles

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Diop et al. (2007) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a91e2cd6127c7a504c1e51 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18849156

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