Question

Barriers to women political participation in india

Answer 1

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⏩The term 'political participation' has a very wide meaning. It is not only related to 'Right to Vote', but simultaneously relates to participation in: decision-making process, political activism, political consciousness, etc.

⏩Women in India participate in voting, run for public offices and political parties at lower levels more than men.

⏩Political activism and voting are the strongest areas of women's political participation.

⏩To combat gender inequality in politics, the Indian Government has instituted reservations for seats in local governments.

⏩India ranks 20th from the bottom in terms of representation of women in Parliament