Women and Politics in India

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Methodology. 3. Women and Politics: I. Status of women in India and their entrance into modern politics. II. Participation of women in the Parliament -  Lok Sabha. III. Participation of women in the Parliament - Rajya Sabha. IV. Indira Gandhi a woman leader & a Prime Minister. V. Bills on women introduced by women members. VI. Questions on women raised by women members. 4. Findings on Hypothesis. 5. Conclusion. 6. Annexure. I. List of women parliamentarian. II. List of women ministers. III. List of bills with references. IV. Abbreviations. Bibliography.

"The present book, Women and Politics deals mainly with the role of the women parliamentarians in India. It is known to everybody that even prior to the attainment of India's independence, the womenfolk came out from within the four walls of the house. The clarion call of Swaraj led many women to come to the forefront of politics and sacrifice their lives at the alter of the nation.

The trend continued even after the attainment of independence. The women are taking part in politics in more and more number. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act is definitely path breaking in this regard. It lit a new hope in the minds of the women folk that they have an equal share in the administration of the country. Today, they take part in the local administration, in state politics and also in national politics in more and more number. Their role inside the parliament is also becoming very significant day by day. Naturally, studies regarding the role of women is gaining more and more importance.

The present book has taken into account the role of the women parliamentarians in great detail. It has made a humble attempt to make analysis of the role of each member of the House as far as possible.

The present book will definitely be a significant addition to the existing literature on women and politics." (jacket)