Women’s Struggle for a Voice in Local Governance: Challenges for Veiled Women in Haryana, India

Saroj Rani

Indian Journal of Gender Studies, 2021, vol. 28, issue 3, 426-439

Abstract: This study explores the experiences of women as voters and political representatives at the local level. It includes women’s stories which capture the challenges they faced, their resistance and aspiration for change. The study also looks at men’s perception of women’s political participation. The study uses a feminist perspective with qualitative methods. Tools such as in-depth interview, focus group discussions and observations were used to gather data and information.

Keywords: Local governance; Haryana; women in panchayats; veiled women (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1177/09715215211030585

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