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Women in State Politics in India

Women in State Politics in India Missing in the Corridors of Power

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The dynamics of Indian politics is reflected in the flexible and fluctuating relations between the centre and the states as well as in the equations within the multiparty political system. This book is one of the first to explore the participation of women in state politics in India and how women navigate the dynamic spaces and hierarchies of the Indian political system.

With the help of in-depth studies of 16 states in India, it analyses the gender profile of political parties and legislative bodies in these states; the question of women's representation which is miniscule in legislative assemblies and women voters and their voting choices. It also explores the roadblocks and barriers they face, along with a study of women's participation in informal politics. The chapters in this book underline the need for women's active participation both inside and outside the party system to make democracy more robust and meaningful.

Topical, rich in empirical data, this book will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of Indian politics, gender studies, political science, sociology, public administration, and South Asia studies.

Book information

ISBN: 9781032449968
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge India
Pub date:
DEWEY: 320.0820954
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 368
Weight: 453g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 21mm