Political Participation and Political Culture Affecting the Effectiveness of Women’s Entries into Politics

Abstract

The purposes of this research was to study (1) the level of political participation, political culture, affecting the effectiveness of women in the politics, and (2) the relationship of the levels of political participation, political culture, affecting the effectiveness of women in the politics. The sample used for research was comprised of 368 female leaders who lived or worked in Chonburi, Chachoengsao, and Rayong. Data was collected by using questionnaires. Statistics used for data analysis were descriptive statistics and structural equation analysis using Lisrel Program. The results of the study revealed that: (1) The level of political participation, political culture, and effectiveness of and women’s entries into politics, were at a high level. (2) The Structural Equation Model, indicated that the effectiveness of women’s entries into politics was most directly influenced, at the statistical significant level, by political participation and by political culture.