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From Oppression to Assertion: Women and Panchayats in India
SKU: 9781138348660
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Discover the profound impact of women in India’s Panchayati Raj system. Based on extensive field research across three key Indian states, this book chronicles the journey from oppression to assertion for women elected under the 1992 reservation mandate. Understand their motivation, participation levels, and how they shatter myths about political disinterest and proxy representation in rural governance. This timely exploration offers crucial insights into women’s empowerment, grassroots democracy, and social change in India, making it essential for policymakers, researchers, and students of Indian politics and sociology.
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