Syllabus: Women Source: TH Context: The recent passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023 in India has reignited debates on gender equity in politics. However, feminist discourse today faces challenges in addressing structural and interpersonal inequalities without deepening societal polarisation. About Feminism and Its Waves: First Wave (1848–1920s): Focused on suffrage and legal rights. Key figures: Elizabeth …
Syllabus: Women Source: TH Context: The increasing voter turnout among women in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has sparked discussions on their political participation, agency, and the factors shaping their electoral choices, as highlighted by study using National Election Studies (NES) data. Data on Women’s Participation in the Electoral Process: Rising Voter Turnout: In 2024, …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Reservation Source: TOI Context: This is in continuation of the article published two days back. The author (Surjit Bhalla (an Indian economist, author and columnist) suggests further reforms to make women’s reservations meaningful. Suggestions to further improve the women’s reservation in India: Analysis of Reservation in Political Parties: …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Polity: Reservation Source: IE, DTE Context: The Lok Sabha passed the Women’s Reservation Bill (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023) with more than a two-thirds majority. Status of Women Representation in India: According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2022, India ranks 48th out of 146 in the Political Empowerment (Percentage of Women …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Social justice (Issues related to women) Source: IE Context: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha began a day-long hunger strike in New Delhi, demanding passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill (WRB). Women’s Reservation Bill (WRB) The Bill will reserve one-third of the total number of seats in …
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