Political Participation and Attitudinal Transformation of Rural Women

This book is about women participating in the politics, election and democratic processes of the country. It talks about the extent, nature and level of Indian women’s participation. No less than five states of India are ruled by women chief ministers. With the spread of education and advent of new mass media techniques, the womenfolk are aware of the political scenario of the country and its ramification. This book is among vary few books which touch the depth and roots of attitudinal transformation of women after coming into various political processes. For the overall change in attitudes and perception, it is most desirable and essential to make women educated because it develops the personality and rationality of individuals, qualifies them to fulfill certain economic, political and cultural functions, thereby improving their socio-economic status.