The Impact of Engendering Public Policy in Kenya. A Case Study of Kenyan Women in International Relations

Table of Contents

CHAPTER ONE

BACKGROUND OF THE RESEARCH PROBLEM

INTRODUCTION

STATEMENTS OF THE RESEARCH PROBLEM

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

JUSTIFICATION OF THE RESEARCH PROBLEM

LITERATURE REVIEW

INTRODUCTION

WORLD STUDY ON THE CONDITION OF WOMEN PUBLIC OFFICE

THE MINIMAL REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN PUBLIC OFFICE

THE IMPACT OF A CRITICAL MASS OF WOMEN PARLIAMENT

LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

ACTION FOR WOMEN IN KENYA

CONCLUSION

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

FEMINIST SCHOOL OF THOUGHT

INTRODUCTION

STRANDS OF FEMINIST THEORY

STANDPOINT FEMINISM

LIBERAL FEMINISM

POSTMODERN FEMINISM

CONCLUSION

HYPOTHESIS

METHODOLOGY OF RESEARCH

PRIMARY DATA ANALYSIS

SECONDARY DATA ANALYSIS

CONCLUSION

CHAPTER OUTLINE

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF THE RESEARCH

CHAPTER TWO

THE IMPACT OF ENGENDERING PUBLIC POLICY AROUND THE WORLD

INTRODUCTION

THE CASE OF EUROPE: GERMANY

CONCLUSION

THE CASE OF ASIA: CHINA

CONCLUSION

THE CASE OF AMERICA: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)

CONCLUSION

THE CASE OF EAST AFRICA: UGANDA

CONCLUSION

THE ABOVE CASE STUDIES IN RELATION TO KENYA

CHAPTER THREE

THE IMPACT OF ENGENDERING PUBLIC POLICY IN KENYA

INTRODUCTION

THE ENGENDERING OF THE POLITICAL PROCESSES PROGRAMME (EPPP)

THE GENDER AND GOVERNANCE PROGRAM IN KENYA (GGP)

WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC POLICY SINCE INDIPENDENCE

THE STRUGGLE FOR MORE PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC POLICY

WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC OFFICE AND POLITICS

WOMEN PERSONALITIES THAT HAVE INFLUENCED PUBLIC POLICY

CONCLUSION

CHAPTER FOUR

THE CASE STUDY OF KENYAN WOMEN IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

INTRODUCTION

INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS THAT HAVE FACILITATED WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

KENYAN WOMEN IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

CONCLUSION

CHAPTER FIVE

CONCLUSION

Research Objectives and Themes

This research examines the impact of engendering public policy in Kenya and the resulting representation of women in international relations. The core objective is to analyze how mainstreaming gender into political and institutional frameworks addresses the structural and social barriers that have historically excluded women from decision-making positions.

• The role of the feminist school of thought in public policy reform.
• International comparative analysis of women in public office.
• Evaluation of the Engendering of the Political Processes Programme (EPPP) and Gender and Governance Program (GGP) in Kenya.
• Assessment of Kenyan women’s roles in diplomatic missions, international organizations, and domestic governance.
• Identification of barriers to women's participation in political parties and public institutions.

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Summary of Chapters

CHAPTER ONE: Provides an introduction to the research problem, arguing that existing public policy historically excluded women, and outlines the theoretical and methodological approach of the study.

CHAPTER TWO: Analyzes the global experience of engendering public policy through case studies in Germany, China, the USA, and Uganda, illustrating various strategies for women's political integration.

CHAPTER THREE: Investigates the specific impact of engendering public policy in Kenya, focusing on programs like EPPP and GGP and providing data on women's representation in public office since independence.

CHAPTER FOUR: Explores the involvement of Kenyan women in international relations, highlighting how international instruments and individual leadership have facilitated their participation on a global stage.

CHAPTER FIVE: Concludes the study by synthesizing the findings and reiterating the necessity of active political participation for both men and women to achieve sustainable and wholesome national development.

Keywords

Engendering Public Policy, Women in International Relations, Feminist School of Thought, Political Participation, Gender Equality, Governance, Affirmative Action, Kenya, Public Office, Democratic Process, Structural Barriers, Women's Rights, Leadership, Representation, Political Reform

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the core focus of this research project?

The study examines the impact of public policy reform efforts (referred to as "engendering") on the representation and influence of Kenyan women in public office, both locally and in international relations.

What are the primary thematic fields covered in the work?

The research covers feminist theory, political transition in Kenya, comparative international policy analysis, and the specific historical roles of women in Kenyan diplomacy and public administration.

What is the central research question?

The work seeks to identify how the engendering of public policy in Kenya has contributed to the increased participation and influence of Kenyan women in international and local political spheres.

What methodology is employed?

The study utilizes both primary and secondary data analysis. Primary data consists of non-scheduled, non-structured interviews, while secondary data is drawn from academic journals, government documents, and international reports.

What does the main body of the work address?

The main body examines global case studies, details the development of Kenyan specific programs like the GGP, and provides an extensive list of influential Kenyan women and their roles in various public offices.

Which keywords best characterize this work?

Core themes represented are Gender Equality, Public Policy, Kenyan Politics, International Relations, and Feminist Theory.

What role does the Feminist School of Thought play in this study?

It serves as the theoretical framework to explain how gender roles are constructed and why mainstreaming gender in policy is essential for challenging patriarchal structures in public office.

How have Kenyan women influenced public policy in the international sphere?

By serving as ambassadors, high commissioners, and representatives in entities like the UN and UNESCO, they have influenced international policy, successfully moving motions such as the Beijing Platform for Action.

What significance is attributed to the "Engendering of the Political Processes Programme (EPPP)"?

It is highlighted as a critical governance initiative in Kenya that integrated gender into developmental programming to mitigate structural and attitudinal barriers faced by women politicians.