Women versus women…the barrier to support in politics
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
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–Why do women avoid supporting each other in legislative elections?
A psychological study on the reasons why women do not vote for women in elections in Morocco is a complex subject in which many social, cultural and psychological factors intersect. I will highlight the most important possible reasons that can explain this phenomenon, in addition to highlighting some studies and research that have addressed this topic in the Moroccan context.
1. Cultural and traditional domination
In many societal cultures in Morocco, traditional views of women’s gender continue to influence women’s attitudes toward politics and political participation. This view, which favors men over women in public positions, may be rooted in cultural and historical legacies that limit women to family and educational roles. Women against women… a barrier to political support.
Does the quota system for women promote their competitiveness or does it impose their presence in the political sphere?
The quota system in women’s political representation is not necessarily the result of a lack of mutual support from women, but rather a response to the structural challenges facing women in politics. The quota is implemented with the aim of promoting women’s participation in politics and ensuring their representation in public positions, as women often constitute a lower percentage than men in parliaments or governments, due to social, cultural and economic factors.
Although women sometimes do not support each other sufficiently in the political arena, the main reason behind the quota system is to overcome obstacles that prevent women from participating sufficiently, such as sexism, lack of equal opportunities and cultural norms that restrict women’s roles. Thus, the quota is seen as a mechanism to stimulate women’s political participation and is not necessarily the result of a lack of support on their part.
The issue is complex and depends on many factors ranging from psychological, cultural and social. In Morocco, women can suffer from multiple psychological and social influences that make it difficult for them to vote for women in elections. Cultural and historical perceptions, lack of confidence in women’s ability to succeed in politics, low political awareness, and media influence all play a significant role in this phenomenon.
