To what extent, in your opinion, will the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act help in increasing women's representation in the Indian parliament and state assemblies?
Introduction
According to India Justice Report IJR, women in LS average for 13.6% whereas in state assembly the representation is further low (N.B. 9.2/). To reform this, government has passed 106th Constitutional amendment act to reserve seats for women.
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Benefits of women representation in Indian political process: 1. Bring diverse opinion in policy making 2. Acknowledge the view point of 45% of Indian population in the house 3. It will lead to empowerment of women & more awareness about their rights 4. Spill over effect on other aspects like economic empowerment, poverty reduction 5. It will create a deterrance against the rising crime against women (NCRB 4:2017) 6. Gender-based budgeting - it will have dedicated schemes and funds for women empowerment Challenge in implementation of 100% OBC: Lack of female participation at local levels, the concept of practical patriarchy, lack of political will, regular training & capacity building
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100th Constitutional amendment will transform women from prisoner of aspiration to agent of change
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Flow chart showing benefits of women representation in Indian political process and challenges in implementation
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Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
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Women's representation in parliament and state assemblies
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