Question Q.7GS2GS2
To what extent, in your opinion, will the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act help in increasing women's representation (empowerment) in the Indian political process?
Main Body
106th constitutional amendment was enacted in 2024 to provide 33% reservation of seats in parliament and state legislature assemblies to women. Benefits:Overcome the abysmally low political representation (14% women MPs in 17th LS compared to 23% in Britain, >45% in South Africa).Raise political awareness in women about their rights LRs, instruments etc.Empowerment of women: leadership, provide voice to raise their opinion in personal sphere. - Improve education and health outcomes for themselves, families & local communities (information about schemes). - Better resolution of women specific issues in laws.
Demerits:Representation: could merely act as dummies for their husbands / male family members in absence of legal awareness / constitutional / parliamentary knowledge similar to chayats.Empowerment: is no material economic betterment if they don't have any personal opinion, therefore, bringing into parliament, political education of women to help them navigate parliamentary affairs.
150 words1 paragraphs
Topper
Ritu Goyal
AIR 2232025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Amendments
Amendments
Writing Stats
150
Total words
1
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