Being a doctoral student in Burkina Faso: individual challenges, social, political and economic issues

Gender disparities are present in all spheres of life. The field of higher education is no exception. In Burkina Faso, the rare presence of women in doctoral programmes is no secret. Despite the absence of legal barriers, women's pursuit of doctoral studies remains fraught with obstacles. This article explores the multidimensional obstacles encountered by women engaged in thesis work in Burkina…