Political participation of Yemeni women 1990-2010

Abstract

This research addresses the issue of women and their political participation, pointing to the increasing interest in this issue in the past few decades. The research focuses on the role that women can play in the process of progress and development, emphasizing that development should be directed towards the individual and all components of society, including women. The research also touches on the history of women’s political participation, indicating that Yemeni women, in particular, have a long history in political life. The research indicates that Yemeni women, despite the constraints they faced, were able to make significant progress in the field of political participation, especially after the declaration of Yemeni unity in 1990. The research also points to the important role played by the Yemeni Sabaean Queen Bilqis in Yemeni political life.