ROLE, PERCEPTION & PROBLEM OF WOMEN LEGISLATORS OF PUNJAB

Abstract

Throughout the world, the issue of women’s political participation, role and problems in politics has emerged as the main key issue to determine the status, level and extent of their empowerment. This segment of society cannot be ignored but also requires a special attention. India is one of the few countries where regular competitive elections have taken place. Since the constitutional recognition of this equality more women come forward to participate in electoral politics. Though, some successful women candidates have adorned the seats in various representative institutions, but the number of women in parliament and state legislative assemblies is marginal. There are so many reasons of their less political participation. Generally in Punjab women are more or less too invisible in decision-making bodies. This study reveals that women’s role, perception and problems which they have to face in Punjab politics.