Reservations For Women - Hardcover

Zillah Eisenstein

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8188965057 ISBN 13: 9788188965052

Publisher: Women Unlimited, 1905

Synopsis

This collection of essays and excerpts brings together, for the first time, a range of writings on the issue of affirmative action for increasing the presence of women in Parliament and legislative assemblies in India. A comprehensive coverage of the debate from historical, theoretical, practical and political perspectives locates the discussions in India within the larger global context. The proposals discussed range from the reservation of seats in Parliament through quotas in party lists, to double-member constituencies. Analysis of women's experience as policy-makers in local government following the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution are an important argument for extending legal measures to ensure the greater participation of women in the parliament. This book is invaluable to all those interested in the cause of women's enhanced representation in formal politics.

About this edition

• Publisher: Women Unlimited
• Publication date: 1905
• ISBN 10: 8188965057
• ISBN 13: 9788188965052
• Binding: Hardcover