Question

What is the status of women representation in India's legislative bodies

Answer 1

Solution:-

When it comes to representation of women in legislative bodies, India is among the bottom group of nations in the world. Women's representation has always been less than 10% in Lok Sabha and 5% in the State Assemblies. India is behind the averages of several developing countries of Africa and Latin America. In the government, cabinets are largely all-male even when a woman becomes the chief minister or the Prime Minister.

This problem has been solved by the introduction of Panchayati Raj and making it legally binding to have a fair proportion of women in the elected bodies. As one-third of seats i.e. 33% in local government bodies (panchayats and municipalities) are reserved for women, there are more than 10 lakh elected women representatives in rural and urban local bodies.

Answer 2

Answer:

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The status of women’s representation in India’s legislative bodies is as follows:

• (i) Central Legislature: Less than 10% of its total strength are women.

• (ii) State Legislature: Less than 5% of its total strength are women.

• (iii) Panchayati Raj: One-third of the seats are reserved for women.

(iv) India is among the bottom group of nations in the world, in this aspect.

• (v) Women’s organizations and activists have been demanding a similar reservation of at least one-third of seats in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. But the bill to this effect has not been passed.