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Gender and Political Representation in India: Beyond Tokenism

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A Democracy in Half Light India calls itself the world’s largest democracy. Yet, its democratic promise remains woefully incomplete when viewed through the lens of gender. For all its constitutional idealism, the Indian political system continues to marginalize half of its citizenry from decision-making spaces. The issue at stake is not just inclusion—it is authentic … Read more

The Role of Women in Electoral Politics: Challenges and Opportunities

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Introduction: The Silent Revolution in Democracy The integration of women in political life is one of the most important but underrated modern-day revolutions. Women have demonstrated their ability to lead on numerous occasions, from suffrage campaigns to breaking the highest glass ceilings. Even though they are more numerous in democracies, they are under-represented in decision-making … Read more