Women’s Electoral Participation in India: Evidence from Nagaon District of Assam.

Author(s)	Mr. Md Abdus Salam
Country	India
Abstract	Women’s involvement in electoral processes is widely regarded as a key measure of democratic inclusiveness and political empowerment. Although women in India obtained equal voting rights at the time of independence, their actual participation in electoral politics continues to vary significantly across regions and social groups. This study investigates the patterns and determinants of women’s electoral participation in Nagaon District of Assam. Adopting an empirical and exploratory approach, the study draws on primary data collected from 400 women respondents and supplements it with secondary data from the Census of India, Election Commission of India, National Sample Survey (NSS), and National Family Health Survey (NFHS). The findings demonstrate that education, economic position, and political awareness play a decisive role in shaping women’s participation in elections. At the same time, patriarchal values and socio-cultural constraints continue to restrict women’s political engagement beyond voting. The study emphasizes that strengthening women’s educational attainment, economic independence, and political capacity is essential for fostering deeper democratic participation at the grassroots level.
Keywords	Women voters, electoral participation, political awareness, gender and politics, Assam
Field	Sociology > Politics
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-02-06

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