Politics in the Name of Women’s Reservation

IF 0.3 Q3 SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Kavita Dehalwar, Shashikant Nishant Sharma
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Abstract

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.
以妇女保留地之名行政治之实
讨论强调了对印度基于性别的保留意见的担忧,特别是这些政策有可能使较富裕和上层阶级的妇女过多受益,而使社会经济较低阶层和弱势种姓的妇女靠边站。报告提出了一些解决方案,如为在册种姓和在册部落提供 "保留中的保留",以确保利益的公平分配,并主张转向基于经济的保留,考虑经济需求而不仅仅是性别。强调了教育、宣传活动和透明的保留标准的重要性,以促进平等获得机会。针对性别和种姓因素的交叉方法被认为是弥合现有差距的关键。讨论最后强调,有必要进行定期审查和以数据为导向的政策调整,以建立一个包容性的保留制度,增强来自各种背景的个人的权能,并与促进建立一个公正、平衡的社会这一更广泛的目标保持一致。
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Contemporary Voice of Dalit
Contemporary Voice of Dalit SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY-
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