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This chapter makes a contribution to the debate in women’s representation and participation in politics, especially in communities undergoing transition. Firstly, the realities of female representation and participation in Myanmar’s politics is further discussed. Secondly, it highlights the structural barriers to women’s participation in Myanmar’s public and private spheres by providing an in-depth discussion on the perceptions of the role of women. Thirdly, the chapter explores the importance of women in not only politics, but also in the interrelated areas of peace and security. Although there has been a general increase in the number of women participating in politics, this chapter argues that there is much room for improvement in challenging structural barriers from local to national level in facilitating and empowering women in all aspects of political decision-making processes.
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Poine, S.Y., Yamahata, C. (2021). Women in Myanmar: Marginalisation, Peacebuilding and Participation. In: Yamahata, C., Seekins, D.M., Takeda, M. (eds) Social Transformations in India, Myanmar, and Thailand: Volume I. Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9616-2_9
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