Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
gender issues, Uganda, non-governmental organizations, NGO, equality norms
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Political Science
Abstract
Ugandan non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have played a prominent role in the transmission gender equality norms in Ugandan. Uganda typically fares poorly in international measures of gender equality which in part seems to stem from the socially conservative political views of the country. Notwithstanding those views, Uganda has recently made significant progress towards implementing more progressive legislation regarding women. The Domestic Violence Act passed by the Parliament of Uganda with backing from the President was one piece of evidence of this shift, establishing firm punishment for domestic violence. The government has also taken increasingly aggressive measures to end female genital mutilation. Ugandan civil society organization and NGOs have been active lobbyists for these changes.
Recommended Citation
Christensen, Zachary and Findley, Dr. Michael
(2013)
"Walking the Walk: Gender Issues and Ugandan Non-governmental Organizations,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 450.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/450