Empowering Women
Source: Kashmir Observer
The recently enacted landmark legislation, mandating one-third reservation of parliamentary and assembly seats for women, has the potential to revolutionize gender equality in political representation. The bill had first been tabled in Parliament nearly three decades ago. Women in politics can advocate for cultural transformation that emphasize gender equality and the importance of women’s economic contributions. It not only addresses the immediate need for gender equality in political voices but also offers a path to tackle the deep-rooted challenges that have constrained women’s labour force participation in India and, in turn, drive economic growth and gender equality in the country.
Click here to read the full article published by Kashmir Observer on 2 October 2023.
The recently enacted landmark legislation, mandating one-third reservation of parliamentary and assembly seats for women, has the potential to revolutionize gender equality in political representation. The bill had first been tabled in Parliament nearly three decades ago. Women in politics can advocate for cultural transformation that emphasize gender equality and the importance of women’s economic contributions. It not only addresses the immediate need for gender equality in political voices but also offers a path to tackle the deep-rooted challenges that have constrained women’s labour force participation in India and, in turn, drive economic growth and gender equality in the country.
Click here to read the full article published by Kashmir Observer on 2 October 2023.