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Women’s Representation in the Assam Legislative Assembly (1952–2016): Prospects and Challenges

Author(s) Ms. Anamika Barman, Dr. Chandana Bhattacharjya
Country India
Abstract Abstract:
Women’s political representation in India has historically remained low, but the situation is even more striking in certain states such as Assam. Despite significant improvements in literacy, civic participation, and grassroots political involvement, women have remained largely underrepresented in the Assam Legislative Assembly from 1952 to 2016. This research paper provides a comprehensive examination of women’s representation in Assam’s legislative politics through a historical, theoretical, and analytical lens. Drawing on secondary research, reports, academic literature, and historical election data, the study tracks women’s electoral participation, the number of women candidates and legislators, and the political, social, and institutional determinants shaping women’s representation. Tables summarizing women’s presence in each Assembly term (1952–2016) are included to offer an empirical foundation. Using a gender and political sociology framework, the paper analyzes the structural, cultural, and economic constraints that have limited women’s political empowerment. It also explores prospects for change arising from education, Panchayati Raj Institutions, civil society activism, and policy reforms. The study concludes that although women’s representation in Assam’s Assembly has shown occasional positive spikes, it remains consistently below 10 percent across decades. Addressing the gap requires systemic institutional reforms, gender-sensitive party structures, socio-economic empowerment, and long-term political training programs.
Keywords Keywords: Women in politics, Assam Legislative Assembly, gender representation, political participation, India, patriarchy, electoral politics
Field Sociology > Politics
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-11-25
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.61746
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbcntx
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