Women’s Participation in Lok Sabha Election from 1952 to 2009

Abstract

Women have always been an important part of Indian politics and their participation in politics is still not very impressive. The under representation of women in the lok sabha and from crucial decision making positions such as in the cabinet, are pointers of their systematic exclusion from the political structure and the deeply embedded gender basis in Indian society. The number of women politicians is small as compared to men. The current article is based on the election commission’s report on electoral participation and representation of women from 1952 to 2014. It offers a detailed analysis of women’s political participation and representation in lok sabha elections. The majority of women are indifferent to politics; this is clear in their low participation in voting, in public demonstration, and in public debates. 

Keywords: Women, participation, lok sabha