Life Histories of Women Panchayat Sarpanches from Haryana India 1st Edition by Pareena Lawrence, Kavita Chakravarty ISBN 9781443873833 1443873837

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ISBN 10: 1443873837
ISBN 13: 9781443873833
Author: Pareena Lawrence, Kavita Chakravarty

Life Histories of Women Panchayat Sarpanches from Haryana India 1st Edition Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction – Women at the Grassroots

• The Panchayati Raj System in India

• Gender Reservations and Women’s Entry into Governance

• Why Haryana? Historical and Social Context

• Research Methodology and Narrative Approach

Chapter 2: Before Leadership – Lives Shaped by Tradition

• Early Life Stories of Rural Women

• Family Structures and Social Norms

• Access to Education and Economic Opportunity

• The Role of Marriage and Motherhood

Chapter 3: Crossing the Threshold – Entry into Politics

• Election Journeys and Community Selection

• Motivations and Resistance from Family/Society

• Campaigning in Patriarchal Contexts

• First Days in Office: Learning the Ropes

Chapter 4: Power and Practice – Being a Woman Sarpanch

• Navigating the Panchayat Structure

• Decision-Making and Public Voice

• Working with Male Panchayat Members and Officials

• Balancing Home, Family, and Governance

• Strategies to Overcome Gender Bias and Social Pressure

Chapter 5: Transformational Leadership – Stories of Change

• Infrastructure Projects: Roads, Schools, Toilets

• Advocacy for Health, Sanitation, and Education

• Stories of Conflict Resolution and Social Reform

• Building Confidence and Inspiring Others

Chapter 6: Challenges and Contradictions

• Tokenism and the Role of Proxies

• Financial Autonomy and Literacy Barriers

• Caste Discrimination and Local Power Dynamics

• Gendered Violence and Safety Concerns

Chapter 7: Reflections and Futures

• The Long-Term Impact of Women’s Leadership

• What Changed for Them, Their Families, and Villages

• Aspirations Beyond the Panchayat

• Recommendations for Policy and Support Structures

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