Women’s political participation in India
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Why in news
The Hindu highlights that while women's voter participation in India has reached near-parity with men, structural barriers and social norms continue to limit their representation in legislative bodies.
Background
Women's voter participation in India has increased significantly over the last six decades. Despite steady growth in the number of women elected to Parliament, they remain a small minority of lawmakers.
Facts for Prelims
- FactWomen's voter participation in India has approached parity with men over the last six decades
- Act / BillWomen's Reservation Bill is the legislative measure identified to address structural barriers to women's political representation
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the structural and socio-cultural barriers that hinder women's political representation in India despite high levels of voter participation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Socio-cultural friction: Persistence of patriarchal norms restricting women's political autonomy and campaign engagement
- Legislative intervention: Evaluating the efficacy of the Women's Reservation Bill in overcoming structural barriers
- Representation gap: Disparity between high electoral turnout and low percentage of women in legislative seats
Keywords: structural barriers · political autonomy · gender parity · legislative representation · socio-cultural norms
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