WOMEN IN GRASS-ROOTS GOVERNANCE

Book Details:

• Publisher: Niruta Publications

• Edition: First Edition

• Language: English

About the Book:

The Indian society has been historically shaped around traditions that center women in the family. Despite their crucial role in sustaining and ensuring the survival of society, women have often been neglected and suppressed. However, with numerous efforts from civil society and social reformers, the position and status of women in post-independent India has rapidly evolved. This transformation has been made possible through the provisions of the Constitution and the tireless efforts of social justice leaders. Notably, the 33 percent reservation for women in Panchayat Raj and Municipal Administration through the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution has played a significant role in enhancing their public participation.

This book explores the role of women leaders in grass-roots governance, specifically within the context of Panchayat Raj. It investigates how social background, awareness, and participation affect the leadership and effectiveness of elected women leaders. The study focuses on rural Telangana, examining the challenges these women face in performing their leadership roles and the socio-economic and cultural factors that influence their contributions.

Contents:

• Introduction

• Methodology

• Socio-Economic Background of the Respondents

• Awareness of Emerging Women Leaders in Grass-roots Governance

• Political Aptitude and Aspirations of Women

• Perception and Process of Participation of Women

• Problems and Performance of Women in Grass-roots Governance

• Findings and Conclusions

About the Author:

G. Satyanarayana, former Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, served the university for over 35 years, holding positions such as Professor, Head, Chairman of BoS, and Principal of University College of Arts and Social Sciences. He has also held important administrative positions in the government, including Member of the A.P. College Service Commission and Member of the State Minimum Wages Advisory Board. His research areas include factions and conflict studies, social movements, women's studies, sociology of education, agrarian crisis and farmers' suicides, and development studies. He has presented papers at international conferences in countries such as Spain, Germany, China, Thailand, Sweden, France, South Africa, Kenya, Canada, and the USA. His published works include Changing Agrarian Structure and Labour Relations, Development: Displacement and Rehabilitation, and Voluntary Effort and Rural Development.