Inclusive Democracy
Understanding and analysing the effect of social organisation of marginalised people by re-integrating them with economy, polity and nature.
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Stimulating Women's Political Participation
How might participation in women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) increase women’s social connectedness and lead to their political empowerment?
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Empowering Women Through the Provision of Gender-Sensitive Civics Trainings
Can the provision of political information through a gender-oriented civics training program increase women’s political participation and representation?
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Enhancing Women's Agency as Elected Representatives
How can we facilitate India’s transition from gender parity in governance to gender equality in governance?
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Understanding the Gendered Flow of Political Information
How does the structure of women’s social and political networks shape their participation in local Indian politics?
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Evaluating the Impact of Electoral Quotas on Political Selection
How do electoral quotas influence politician quality in India?
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Elevating Women's Voices as Citizens and Elected Representatives
How can we link existing institutions targeting gender equality in India to ensure that women’s voices are better represented in politics and policymaking?
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Evaluating the Consequences of Decentralization in Developing Democracies
Can new democracies generate institutions that are both representative and effective? Evidence from Nepal’s recent political transformation
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Understanding the Interaction Between Agency and Political Engagement
How might gendered intra-household power dynamics constrain women’s ability to engage in political systems?
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Identifying Trends in Local Indian Elections
Who contests local Indian elections, and who ultimately wins those elections?