Participation of Women in Indian Politics
Author(s): Ayushi Jain
Publication #: 2509023
Date of Publication: 24.09.2025
Country: India
Pages: 1-6
Published In: Volume 11 Issue 5 September-2025
Abstract
Since the country's independence, the engagement of women in Indian politics has been a topic of study by academics and has received attention from policymakers. Women's presence in elected entities and political leadership continues to be disproportionately low, despite the fact that progressive legislation and constitutional guarantees of equality have been passed. This study investigates the patterns, factors that determine women's political participation in India, as well as the implications of such participation. The study examines institutional, socio-cultural, economic, and party-level hurdles to women's political engagement by employing a mixed-methods approach. This technique includes a survey of secondary literature, analysis of electoral data, and case studies. The recommendations for policy that are included at the conclusion of the article are intended to increase women's representation and meaningful engagement
Keywords: women in politics, India, political participation, gender representation, Lok Sabha, Panchayati Raj, women’s empowerment, gender quota, Women’s Reservation Bill, political parties, democratic governance.
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