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2 years ago

Indian Politics Still Favors Men Over Women, Underrepresentation Persists

Journal of Psychology and Political Science
Representation of Women in Indian Politics
Nadira Nayeem, Javeed Ahmad Bhat

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Women in Indian politics have historically been underrepresented, with little change since independence. The study aims to highlight the role of women in Indian politics and their low representation in the Indian Parliament. The findings show that women have a strong historical presence in India but are still significantly outnumbered by men in the political arena.