A Mixed Legacy: Institutionalization of A Feminist Agenda in Lesotho

The study looked at how the global/transnational gender equality agenda has been institutionalized in Lesotho. it looks at how different state and non state actors have shaped the articulation and implementation of gender equality issues. the actors are the political parties, NGO community, women's organizations, the donor community and the Government institutions. The study has argued that this global agenda is not imposed in Lesotho, but that Lesotho has used the transnational space to institutionalism gender equality in policies and laws. however, because of the entrenched patriarchal ideologies, the parameters of gender equality debates have been shaped by male dominated institutions and in particular these forces have marginalized women's political representation. on the other hand legal activism has been successful to shape legal reforms while women's voice in decision making is still marginalized.

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Dr Mamoeketsi Nkisemg Ntho is currently a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Development Studies at the National University of Lesotho. Her research focus has been around gender, women and development issues, these include women and elections, women's political efficacy, transport, gender and rural mobility, gender and energy.