La Primature au féminin: Hégémonie du patriarcat et luttes politiques des femmes au-delà du pouvoir électif en RD Congo
(2024) , 6 pages
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- (en) The appointment of Madame Judith Suminwa Tuluka as Prime Minister, announced on April 1, 2024, is a significant event in the political landscape of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This marks the first time a woman has ascended to the position of head of government, following 63 years of political independence for the DRC. This appointment has generated debate about the effective implementation of gender parity laws and true gender inclusivity in political governance. Although the appointment of a new Prime Minister may have been expected to bring fresh perspectives to political and security governance, as well as to the promotion of social and economic progress in the DRC, it has instead reignited the debate on male dominance and the social representation of gender roles, and the symbolic violence women face. This highlights the need for a more balanced approach to leadership in the country. This study employs a decolonial critical feminist-ethnographic approach to analyse the discourses and reactions that emerged between April 1 and 3, 2024, on social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok) and traditional media outlets (newspapers, websites, television, and radio) in the DRC, in response to Judith Suminwa Tuluka's appointment as Prime Minister.
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Institut Supérieur de Développement Rural Angaza Institute
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Mulumeoderhwa Polepole, P. (2024). La Primature au féminin: Hégémonie du patriarcat et luttes politiques des femmes au-delà du pouvoir électif en RD Congo (Angaza Opinion Avril 2024). https://hdl.handle.net/2078.5/31532