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Q3 Write the precis of the following passage with a suitable title: 10 One of the most positive result of constitutional amendments has been women's participation in the democratic institutions in a massive way at the district, block and village levels. The experiences of women members of panchayats from various parts of the country show that they have to face a strong opposition from men folk. These representatives of local bodies have not been treated with respect and dignity they deserve field activity show that elected women members face in difference from their male counterparts in the meeting; the bureaucracy also shows scant respect towards them. Often they are used as proxy members by their male family member who wield the real power. In many cases elected women face violence if they dare to show dissent working conditions in the panchayats are far from congenial from women's point of view. Attrocities against women representative have taken place and continue to take place in several parts of the country. Besides these handicaps, the general atmosphere of Indian politics has been vitiated by violence, petty-mindedness and corruption. Elections have become a show of money and muscle power. All these factors affect the choice of deserving candidates among women and also their effectivness once they are elected. Unit - IV​

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women members face in difference from their male counterparts in the meeting; the bureaucracy also shows scant respect towards them. Often they are used as proxy members by their male family member who wield the real power. In many cases elected women face violence if they dare to show dissent working conditions in the panchayats are far from congenial from women's point of view. Attrocities against women representative have taken place and continue to take place in several parts of the country. Besides these handicaps, the general atmosphere of Indian politics has been vitiated by violence, petty-mindedness and corruption. Elections have become a show of money and muscle power. All these factors affect the choice of deserving candidates among women and also their effectivness once they are elected. Unit - IV