Gender Disparities in Political Participation: A Case Study of Indian Democracy

Abstract

Gender inequality in political participation is not a good practice in Indian democracy. Despite India's constitutional provision for gender equality, women's representation in the political process remains significantly lower than that of men. Stereotypical cultural norms and socioeconomic factors determine women's political participation. Attention to the impact of patriarchal structures, social expectations, and the constant of traditional gender roles on women's ability to participate in politics. the role of education, economic empowerment, and urbanization do not even gain absolute success although A sight at women’s participation in various general elections either voting or contesting has a little reform that shows the reduction of the gender gap at both levels while another graph like women literacy, employment is growing more compare than it. so, need an Analysis of institutional factors, including legislative framework electoral systems, and party structures to scrutinize their contribution to the underrepresentation of women in Indian politics. The fruitfulness of affirmative action measures, such as reserved seats for women in parliament. to evaluate their successes and weaknesses. findings contribute to a more nuanced understanding of gender inequality in political participation in the Indian context. At the international level where India stands for gender participation and strategies from countries to uplift and ensure women's participation. it is a valuable approach for policymakers, civil society, and countries seeking to promote gender equality.