Inclusion of Women with Disabilities in Local Government Development Plans
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https://doi.org/10.29120/jds.v12i1.780Abstract
One excellent step the government has taken to encourage widespread and maximum public engagement in politics is local government in the form of self-governance. It seeks to involve every citizen in decision-making and program execution in order to promote social and economic progress. Nonetheless, women with disabilities continue to face challenges and difficulties while accessing local government services. Due to gender inequality, marginalization, and discrimination, they are unable to participate in the decision-making process.
This paper examines how barriers and hindrances can be mitigated to empower women with disabilities. It discusses the necessary steps that will enable women with disabilities to be included in the local government development plans. The study reveals that women with disabilities lack representation in politics and face various challenges when accessing services in the local government. Consequently, women with disabilities become a vulnerable section of our society that needs human rights and social work intervention.
Keywords: Inequalities, Marginalization, Women, Disabilities, Inclusion, Accessibility
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