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Women in Parliament: UPSC Mind Map

Interactive mind map for women in parliment, covering key concepts, relationships, and facts relevant to UPSC Prelims and Mains preparation.

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Key Concepts in this Mind Map

  • Women in Parliament (India)
  • Current Status & Trends
  • Lok Sabha
  • * 17th Lok Sabha (2019): 78 women (14.39%)
  • * Highest ever representation
  • * Still below global average (IPU: ~26.5% as of Jan 2023)
  • Rajya Sabha
  • * ~13% representation
  • State Legislative Assemblies
  • * Generally lower, often <10%
  • Historical Context
  • Early Participation
  • * First Lok Sabha (1952): 22 women (4.5%)
  • * Key figures: Sarojini Naidu, Sucheta Kriplani
  • Gradual Increase
  • * Slow, non-linear growth over decades
  • Challenges & Barriers
  • Socio-Cultural Factors
  • * Patriarchal mindset
  • * Gender stereotypes
  • * Work-life balance issues
  • Political Barriers
  • * Candidate selection bias by parties
  • * Lack of financial resources for campaigns

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