Explore the vital role of women in South Asian governance with this insightful volume from The Bookish Owl. Examining parliament, civil service, and local government across six countries, this book analyzes policies designed to boost female representation and their real-world impact. Discover how positive discrimination, or its absence, shapes women’s substantive representation and influences policy outcomes. The contributing authors delve into the complexities of diversity, uniformity, and the mutual adjustments between men and women in governing bodies. Understand the significance of increased female presence in promoting women’s issues. Essential reading for students and scholars of gender studies, public policy, political science, and international relations seeking to understand governance transformation in South Asia.