According to research using data from the National Election Studies (NES), women's increased voting in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has sparked discussions about their political participation, autonomy, and the factors influencing their voting choices
Information Regarding Women's Participation in the Election Process:
Enhanced Voter Turnout: In 2024, 65.78% of women voted, more than the 65.55% of men. This is the second time in history that women have surpassed men in terms of voting turnout.
Reduction of the Gender Gap: In 2024, there were 946 female voters for every 1,000 male voters, up from 926 in 2019. This indicates a significant decrease in the gender gap in voter turnout.
Enhanced Voter Turnout: In 2024, 65.78% of women voted, more than the 65.55% of men. This is the second time in history that women have surpassed men in terms of voting turnout.
Reduction of the Gender Gap: In 2024, there were 946 female voters for every 1,000 male voters, up from 926 in 2019. This indicates a significant decrease in the gender gap in voter turnout.
Differences at the State Level: The highest percentages of female voters were found in Kerala (51.56%) and Puducherry (53.03%), indicating the impact of regional political environments.
Welfare-Influenced Voting: Programs like Ladli Behna and Ujjwala have been instrumental in boosting female voter turnout, particularly in BJP-run states like Madhya Pradesh.
Little Involvement Outside of Voting: Despite an increase in voting, women's participation in rallies, campaigns, and policy advocacy is still quite low, with only 14% of them asking their spouses for voting advice—a significantly lower percentage than that of men.
Obstacles to Women's Political Engagement:
Social and Cultural Restraints: Gender norms and traditional patriarchal values frequently restrict women's freedom of movement and judgment, which in turn limits their ability to participate in politics. For example, social norms in rural areas might force women to put household duties ahead of political participation.
Economic Dependency: Women's political agency is greatly reduced when they depend on male family members for financial support and have workforce participation rates below 25%.
Due to a lack of role models, women's 14% representation in the Lok Sabha may discourage active participation.
Structural Barriers: Women's political participation is hindered by differences in voter registration and restricted access to political networks. For instance, despite efforts by the Election Commission to increase voter registration, women are less likely than men to be registered to vote.
Women's political participation is further complicated by intersectional challenges, such as caste, class, and regional differences, since their concerns tend to be more in line with community interests than with gender-specific issues.
Although there has been progress in India, issues like social barriers, economic reliance, and underrepresentation still exist. Achieving gender equality in politics requires addressing these problems via policy changes, economic empowerment, and education. To turn women from passive recipients into active political actors, a comprehensive strategy is required.
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