| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376458 | Women's Studies International Forum | 2012 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
SynopsisIn 1993, India entered a new era of participatory democracy and development through legislation of a local governance structure that facilitated the presence of women and men from marginalized communities through electoral quotas. While more than 1 million women entered local levels of governance, major questions around their participation, empowerment and potential to impact development remain. Given a global capitalist crisis, what does it mean for women to take political positions in institutions that are “flawed” from years of bad decisions? How does a “systemic failure” of development get inscribed on bodies of women representatives who become “failed” agents of development?
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Authors
Sreevidya Kalaramadam,