Women's participation in politics in India: achieving genuine democracy

This paper will discuss the challenges and opportunities for Indian women in their quest for political space and an active role in shaping their destiny. It will outline the current status of women's representation in decision-making and will reinforce their fundamental right to participate in the political process. Furthermore, it will emphasise why the realisation of this right is central to achieving genuine democratic governance and gender equality throughout India.

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• Vol / Part
  2013, 90, S. 25-30

• Language
  Deutsch