Participation of women in the political system of Afghanistan in the 21st century

Abstract

The aim of the article is to present and evaluate the participation of women in the political system of Afghanistan in the 21st century. This applies, therefore, to the period after the overthrow of Taliban rule by the international coalition under the American leadership. The main research problem lies in the question of whether the political rights guaranteed to Afghan women are actually respected, and whether women are free, equally with men, to participate in the political system of the state? During researches the method of analysis of the source text was used. In addition, based on surveys conducted in Afghanistan by the Asian Foundation. The article analyzes three main issues, ie the activity of wom- en-politicians, the barriers of women’s activity in the political sphere, and the perception of this issue by Afghans. Although significant progress has been made in the formal and practical empowerment of women in the political system of Afghanistan in the 21st century, there are still many barriers, mainly of socio-cultural and economic nature, which limit the possibility of involvement of Afghan women in political processes.