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Title ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN POLITICAL EMPOWERMENT OF MINORITIES: A CASE STUDY OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY By SHARON ELIJAH

Author(s) SHARON ELIJAH RAJA

Abstract The members of Christian community have participated actively in developmental processes of the country yet their issues remain unresolved and they are often subjects to different controversies and their status in the society has been a topic of debate for many years To have the opportunity to empower the community has direct relations to their active participation in the political process. There is a need to put political mechanism in place that enables them to engage in democratic process, and policy making to help address their issues with a better approach. This research project addresses the question of empirical importance and tries to explore issues and challenges that hinder political empowerment of minorities. This qualitative study was conducted to get an insight to this concerned matter. Interviews were conducted from 15 participants including 10 Non-Muslims and 5 Muslims. Additionally, focus group discussions were also conducted. Themes and codes were discussed with reference to research questions. Responses of participants revealed that minorities on the basis of their reservations are reluctant to participate in active politics. These reservations of participation are believed to have their origin in the challenges of discrimination, low socio-economic status and fear of isolation and violent consequences. It was brought to light that social factor such as ignorance, narrow-mindedness and fairly biased behaviors result in underrepresentation in politics and other professions. Furthermore, it was highlighted that the quotas promised to minorities in jobs and educational institutions are not being allocated fairly. Respondents also revealed that among minority communities; Christians have better political representation which can help them to empower the community and will assist to strengthen democracy and minorities‘ rights in the country.

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Faculty Management Sciences

Department Governance and Public Policy

Language English

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