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Rai, Shirin M.,

Performing representation : women members in the Indian Parliament / Shirin M. Rai, Carole Spary. - First edition. - xv, 398 p. : illu ; 23 cm

Contents
List of Tables and Figures
List of Abbreviations
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. The Making of Parliament as a Gendered Site of Representation
2. Pathways to Parliament
3. Contesting Elections: Women's Candidacy for the Lo
4. Representative Women? Presence and Performance of Intersectionality
5. Women Members of Parliament: Presence and Partici in Parliamentary Debates
6. The Parliamentary Committee for the Empowerment Women
7. Follow the Money: Expenses and Expenditure
8. Narratives of Politics and Leadership
9. Sustaining Participation
Conclusion: Performing Representation
Bibliography
Index
About the Authors

ISBN: 9780199489053 Hbk

Subjects--Corporate Names:
India. Parliament --Officials and employees.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Women legislators--India.
Women--Political activity--India.
Politics and Government.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
India--Politics and government--1947-

Dewey Class. No.: 328.4 RAI