GENDER PARITY AND EQUITY IN GUARANTEEING SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON THE CONTINENT: ANGOLA, PERSPECTIVES IN THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN REGION (SADC).

Abstract

Nowadays, the issue of gender is analyzed comprehensively and beyond feminist circles. The issues of women's participation in all social spheres and the development of Africa have recently been taking center stage in national and international forums. There are several individuals and organizations dedicated to this issue. The involvement and commitment of people and organizations has already enabled many advances in gender equality issues. The research aims to reflect on the role of women in the current context of our societies; their social dignity and potential, as well as their contributions to political life, scientific research and some constraints (barriers) of various kinds that they face and that constitute impediments to a more inclusive integration in the social sphere, in public life. The approach is qualitative in nature, triangulating data from bibliographical consultation, as well as available legislation. The aforementioned laws and regulations reflect a significant commitment to protecting women’s rights in Angola and Africa. However, the effective implementation of these laws remains a challenge, requiring continued efforts from civil society, governments and the international community to ensure that the rights enshrined in the legislation are truly respected and enforced, such as equity and parity, with a strong focus on the Southern African Region (SADC). We hope that education and awareness are the fundamental basis for changing perceptions and social practices that still perpetuate inequalities and abuses.