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Election and Representation — Political Science STD 11 Humanities — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 HumanitiesPolitical ScienceElection and Representation3 Marks
Question
Indian electoral system aims at ensuring representation of socially disadvantaged sections. However, we are yet to have even 10 percent women members in our legislatures. What measures would you suggest to improve the situation?
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Answer

The percent of women members would improve through the following measures:
  • Using proportional representation system, we can ensure the proper representation of women in legislature according to their percentage in population.
  • Also, we can have reserved constituencies from which seat is reserved for women which ensure proper representation of women.
  • Some European countries have voluntary political party quotas that encourage and ensure women’s participation in the political process. Similarly, India needs to implement Political party quota for women.

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