Politics in the Name of Women’s Reservation

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ID13118263
AuthorsKavita Dehalwar (0000-0002-9466-5710, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology), Shashikant Nishant Sharma (0000-0001-8031-8569, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, corresponding author)
Year2024
Publication date2024-08-06
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueContemporary Voice of Dalit (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2455-328X • E-ISSN: 2456-0502
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/2455328x241262562
OpenAlexW4401373358
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited8

The discussion highlights concerns regarding gender-based reservations in India, particularly the potential for these policies to disproportionately benefit wealthier and upper-class women, sidelining women from lower socio-economic strata and disadvantaged castes. It proposes solutions such as ‘reservation within reservation’ for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to ensure equitable distribution of benefits and advocates for a shift towards economic-based reservations, considering financial need rather than gender alone. The importance of education, awareness campaigns and transparent criteria for reservation is emphasized, promoting equal access to opportunities. An intersectional approach that addresses both gender and caste factors is deemed essential to bridge existing disparities. The discussion concludes by emphasizing the need for regular reviews and data-driven policy adjustments to create an inclusive reservation system that empowers individuals from all backgrounds, aligning with the broader goal of fostering a just and balanced society

Caste · Disadvantaged · Economic growth · Economics · Political science · Politics · Reservation · Sociology · Gender Politics and Representation · Law · Social and Economic Development in India · South Asian Cinema and Culture

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