Empowering the 'Socially Excluded' in Rural Local Governments: An Exploratory Study from a State in India
Bonu, Sekhar; Rani, Manju; Peters, David H.; Baker, Timothy D. | July 2009
Abstract
The study investigates the effects of mandatory political representation of women and non-forward castes in India (73rd Constitutional Amendment) on development preferences and social equity. We used systematic content analysis of proceedings from meetings of 155 rural village assemblies. The study revealed overemphasis on physical infrastructure, relative neglect of health and education, influence of state government directives and marginalization of gender issues. However, there was higher likelihood of articulation of non forward caste-related issues by non-forward caste chairpersons. A paradigm shift in the development perspective of local governments, stressing investments in leadership development is needed. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Citation
Bonu, Sekhar; Rani, Manju; Peters, David H.; Baker, Timothy D.. 2009. Empowering the 'Socially Excluded' in Rural Local Governments: An Exploratory Study from a State in India. © Wiley. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/4283.Keywords
Gender
Gender Bias
Gender Differences
Gender Discrimination
Gender Equality
Gender Gaps
Gender Inequality
Gender Issues
Gender Relations
Gender Roles
Comparative Analysis
Social Research
Sex Discrimination
Employment Discrimination
Women's Rights
Equal Opportunity
Equal Pay
Feminism
Men's Role
Women's Role
Gender-based analysis
Sex differences
Job bias
Equal employment opportunity
Fair employment practice
Job discrimination
Affirmative action programs
Sex dicrimination against women
Pay equity
Sexism
Equal rights amendment
Emancipation of women
Equal rights
Women's movements
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