Equality in India

This paper begins by briefing about the marginal position occupied by the indian woman in the society and also in the political process due to socio-economic constraints. It outlines the evolution of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) against this backdtrop. It then gives a brief account of the position of women in the PRIs before the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. Finally, it examines the probable role of women in the context of the 73 rd Amendment Act. It examines whether women will be able to exercise political power through this system, what hurdles are there on their way, and finally how they can overcome these?

Gender equality through reservation in decision-making Bodies

This article discusses the need for political empowerment of women through reservation in its ... 

Violence against Women in India

While the women's organisations in India have opposed individual acts of violence against women ranging from amniocentesis, female infanticide, rape, dowry deaths and sati , there has been little attention given to the theoretical understanding of the causes of violence. The essay therefore discusses some recent Indian feminist theorising of violence by activist leaders closely involved in movements of women as peasants, forest dwellers and members of the lower castes. The author, while discussing violence in traditional Marxist and Radical Feminist theories delves into the emerging theories of violence in India. The essay focuses ...