Role of Women in Participatory Democracy with Special Reference to Panchayaths in India

Mary Jyothi Joseph

Abstract: In colonial India, voting and electoral participation were limited to a select group of men, with women completely barred from political involvement. Post-independence, whilst the Indian constitution did not explicitly address women's representation in legislative bodies, it established gender equality and was bolstered by various legal measures. This evolution has enabled women, previously restricted to domestic roles, to engage in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), thereby effecting change and addressing longstanding issues within women's communities.

Keywords: Panchayath Raj, Women Representation, 73rd Amendment, Rural Development, Women Reservation, Gender Equality

How to Cite?: Mary Jyothi Joseph, "Role of Women in Participatory Democracy with Special Reference to Panchayaths in India", Volume 14 Issue 1, January 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1101-1103, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25125204113, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25125204113