Women Politicians

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From pawn to power: In Dasvi, Maharani, Panchayat, the surrogate woman-politician tastes power and strikes back

From pawn to power: In Dasvi, Maharani, Panchayat, the surrogate woman-politician tastes power and strikes back

Loksabha Elections 2019: 'Dirty' politics roils women

Lok Sabha Election 2019: Shortage of women candidates exposes apathy of political parties, patriarchy in politics

Jayalalithaa's cape as shield; Mayawati's handbag, a sword: The weapons of women in politics

All Stories for Women Politicians

Irom Sharmila and the Manipur malaise: We impose unreasonable ideals on our women leaders
Shuma Raha • 9 years ago
On 9 August Irom Sharmila ended her 16-year fast against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). And at once, the conversation around her changed in Manipur.
Assault to abuses: What women politicians face in South Asia
Fp Archives • 11 years ago
Women politicians in India, Pakistan and Nepal face hostility and aggression as they fight to be heard in the political arena, a United Nations-backed study.

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