GREASING THE WHEELS: POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT OF FEMALE BARANGAY KAGAWADS IN TAGUDIN, ILOCOS SUR

Authors

  • DULCE RODRIGUEZ DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, DON MARIANO MARCOS MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY MID LA UNION CAMPUS Author
  • Hannah Mae Abuan Author
  • Monica S. Parong Author
  • Reina Ariella Ann G. Neral Author
  • Kurth Bryan Q. Narag Author
  • June Arvee F. Gomez Author

Keywords:

gender equality, female barangay kagawad,

Abstract

Women face challenges in their political engagement around the world, which has long been a source of worry and curiosity. This paper analyzed the political engagement of female barangay kagawads in terms of their experiences and problems, as there are fewer female barangay kagawads than males. This research aimed to propose a leadership development program that can improve the political engagement of female barangay kagawads. A descriptive-qualitative approach was utilized, and interviews were conducted among nine female barangay kagawads in the Municipality of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The study revealed that the participants experienced willingness, community engagement, political party involvement, the role of legislators, and gender dynamics. Meanwhile, the problems encountered were impediments to political progress and political disparity.

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2025-10-30

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