Political Dynamics of Women

Contents: Preface. 1. Women soldiers in political war. 2. Women and politics: a theoretical perspective. 3. Women and politics: an intellectual discourse. 4. Reservation for women in parliament and state assemblies. 5. Women in local bodies. 6. Decision-making and political participation. 7. Political dynamics of women: a case study. 8. Women in politics. 9. Communism and women. 10. Women uprising during the freedom struggle. 11. Politics of women and Panchayati Raj. 12. Political dynamics of women and Congress Constructive Programme. 13. Women representation in political life. 14. Women in politics and trade unions: global scenario. Bibliography. Index.

"Women lagged far behind in all spheres of life. Generally, in all societies politics is considered a male job.

As such women leadership was either ignored or accepted hesitatingly. No doubt, since yore days many women excelled in statecraft and statesmanship, but till date such cases are exceptional.

Political Dynamics of Women brings together informative readings on the theme, elucidating various developments in the field. Fourteen essays contained in this book shed ample light on the subject." (jacket)