International Journal in Management and Social Science Volume 6 Issue 12, December 2018 ISSN: 2321-1784 Impact Factor: 6.178 Journal Homepage: http://ijmr.net.in, Email: irjmss@gmail.com Double-Blind Peer Reviewed Refereed Open Access International Journal 7 International Journal in Management and Social Science http://ijmr.net.in, Email: irjmss@gmail.com The Peculiar Role of Women in the Socio-Political System of Borno State Nigeria By Grace Egwu Department of Sociology and Anthropology University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria Abba Kale Department of Sociology and Anthropology University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria Halima Godowoli Department of Political Science University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria Abstract The study examined the peculiar role of women in the socio-political system of Borno State Nigeria. The general objective of the study is to examine the nature of women participation in politics. The specific objectives include; examining the cultural and religious barriers to women’s participation in politics, and whether they receive support or not from their female counterparts. It is a descriptive survey. Data was collected from384 respondents spread across the three senatorial zones. The subjects were selected using multi-stage sampling technique. 12 sessions (one in each of the selected ward) of focus group discussion (FGD) was conducted and questionnaire administered. The study revealed that Borno women are marginalized politically due to cultural and religious barriers as well as illiteracy. The role of the women was only that of registering and voting for election, very few are allowed to contest for elective positions. It is recommended that women should be empowered economically through credit scheme, and their participation made easier by way of subsidy, and awareness campaigns be done by the majority advantage women have Key words; Role, Women, Socio-Political System