Evolution of Women’s Participation in Indian Political Activities: A glance of Tamil Nadu
Journal: International Journal of Management Research and Social Science (Vol.1, No. 1)Publication Date: 2014-12-10
Authors : G.Gokul Vigneswari; A. Thanappan;
Page : 6-8
Keywords : Self-Government; Women’s Reservation; Mahalir Thittam;
Abstract
The Constitution of India is based on the principles of equality and it guarantee equality before law and equal protection to all citizens. It not only guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms, but also prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex, and place of birth. However, these rights have remained de jure and have not been translated into de facto rights. As such, women have been denied social, economic, civil and political rights in many spheres.
An important area where women have been inadequately represented is in the political sphere. Articles 325 and 326 of the India Constitution guaranteed political equality, equal right to participation in political activities and right to vote respectively. While the latter has been accessed, exercised and enjoyed by a large number of women, the former i.e., right to equal political participation is still a distant dream. Lack of space for participation in political bodies has not only resulted in their presence in meagre numbers in these decision making bodies but also in the neglect of their issues and experiences in policy making.
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