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Monday, December 04, 2023
India: election dynamics altered as women voters took centre-stage across 5 states
India Today
In what is arguably a significant step forward for women in politics, 2023 saw two important events: the passing of the Women's Reservation Bill, and an increase in women’s participation in the Assembly elections in various states. Not only are more...
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Women’s political empowerment — more talk, less action
The Hindu
In any country, the political empowerment of women is generally possible with two routes — the first is to reserve seats for women in legislature by means of legislation and the second is to have provision for quotas for women candidates within...
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Monday, November 27, 2023
Is India’s new gender quota bill an empty promise?
The Geopolitics
The Indian parliament passed a historic bill that necessitates the lower house of the parliament and the state legislatures to earmark one-third of their seats to women. In terms of women’s representation in politics, India ranks 141 out of 185,...
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Monday, November 13, 2023
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
On Women’s Reservation Bill, one step forward, two steps back
The Indian Express
The legislative journey of the Women’s Reservation Bill began nearly three decades ago, in September 1996, when it was first introduced in Parliament. Over the years, every subsequent administration has made attempts to secure its passage....
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Monday, November 06, 2023
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
Don’t subject women legislators to patriarchal gaze
The New Indian Express
Women have to ‘work twice as hard to get half as far’ as their male counterparts. A woman professional, for instance, has to prove that she is as competent, reliable and talented as her male colleague. This is leaving aside the disproportionate...
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Friday, October 27, 2023
India passes law to reserve seats for women legislators
UN Women Asia & the Pacific
On 21 September, Indian legislators passed the first legislation considered in the country’s new Parliament building: the Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023. The bill, which passed both houses of Parliament almost unanimously—with just two votes against...
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Friday, October 27, 2023
National conference for increased women's participation in politics
Rising Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference senior leader and Women's wing State President Shameema Firdous on Friday said that political accountability to women begins with increasing the number of women in decision-making positions. She said the party...
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Friday, October 27, 2023
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
Women’s Reservation Bill: beyond numbers that matter
Financial Express
The Women’s Reservation Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on 21st September and became law on 29th September with the approval of the President of India. The new bill, officially known as Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, aims to increase the presence of...
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Women’s Reservation Bill: after passing, challenge now to ensure promise translates to equality
The Indian Express
In September, history was made with Parliament passing the Women’s Reservation Bill, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. A compelling imperative for all political parties to acknowledge the importance of the role of women in an inclusive polity, it is...
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Giving more tickets to women: more talk less action by parties
Free Press Journal
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Political parties wax eloquently about women’s rights, but when it comes to giving tickets in the assembly elections, they fail to walk the talk. This time, with the passing of the Women’s Bill in Parliament, many had...
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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Women’s Reservation Act: an imperative for women’s greater political participation
Observer Research Foundation
The Indian Parliament has recently witnessed a historic moment as both houses have almost unanimously passed the long-awaited Women’s Reservation Bill with support from Members of Parliament (MPs) across all party lines in a special session held in...
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Wednesday, October 04, 2023
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Women’s reservation bill Is significant, but concerted efforts needed to realise full potential
The Wire
Political empowerment of women is a critical gender equality indicator and is essential for policymaking aimed at advancing the well-being of women and girls. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target 5.5 aims to ensure women’s full and effective...
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Tuesday, October 03, 2023
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Applying ‘Down Girl: the Logic of Misogyny’ to examine the differential treatment of women politicians
Feminism in India
“Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny,” is a book written by philosopher and feminist scholar Kate Manne. In this book, Manne explores the concept of misogyny and provides a philosophical analysis of how it operates in society. She discusses misogyny as...
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Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
Empowering Women
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...
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Friday, September 29, 2023
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Women in politics: the challenge of gender representation in Haryana
Newshour Press
Patriarchal Norms in Haryana Haryana has long been characterized by deeply ingrained patriarchal norms, which have significantly limited women’s political participation. According to Reicha Tanwar, a professor of women’s studies at Kurukshetra...
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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India’s new gender quota law is a win for women—mostly
Carnegie Endowment
Last week, India’s legislature passed a landmark bill requiring the lower house of parliament (known as the Lok Sabha), the Delhi Legislative Assembly, and state legislative assemblies across the country to set aside one-third of their seats for...
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Parties must inspire women to be involved in politics for reservation Bill to succeed
Moneycontrol
Professor Sanjay Kumar, Director of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), told Moneycontrol that to ensure the effectiveness of the Women’s Reservation Bill, political parties must start motivating women to take part in active...
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Why Mexico and Nepal are ahead of India on gender parity in Parliament
The Indian Express
India began its journey as a democratic republic on a hopeful footing — political equality between men and women was enshrined in the Constitution from the word go. Yet, our politics has ended up being disproportionately occupied by men. Against...
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