Women Participation in Political Affairs During Covid 19: A Study of North East States of India
Meenu Sharma
Dr. Meenu Sharma, Associate Professor, Department of Public Administration, The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam, India.
Manuscript received on 16 September 2024 | Revised Manuscript received on 28 September 2024 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 December 2024 | Manuscript published on 30 December 2024 | PP: 1-4 | Volume-4 Issue-2, December 2024 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijssl.C1007031322 | DOI: 10.54105/ijssl.C1007.04021224
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Abstract: Women have been suffering a lot during the COVID19 pandemic. Women have faced psychological, social, economic, and political problems during the pandemic. Traditional norms, the natural environment, the financial situation of women, the social structure of society, and the education system for women are among the factors that have influenced women’s political participation. In 2021, assembly elections were conducted in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Pondicherry. The polls in these states have demonstrated that women’s participation in political affairs is crucial. Women party workers have participated in all types of party-related activities and election-related tasks, similar to those of male party workers. However, women’s participation in political affairs has decreased due to the burden of other household responsibilities and caregiving attitudes towards family members during the COVID19 pandemic in the northern states of India. The objectives of this paper are to analyse the status of women’s participation in political affairs during COVID-19 in the North East States of India and to find the reasons for the nonparticipation of women in political affairs during COVID-19. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to a sample of 124 women via Google Forms and telephone interviews in the four Northeastern states of India: Assam (39), Meghalaya (31), Manipur (29), and Arunachal Pradesh (25). 96 (77.42%) of the women respondents have been participating in political discussions, rallies, meetings, and campaigns during elections. 88 (70.97%) of the women respondents have been participating in political affairs by casting their votes during elections. None of the women respondents have formed a political party and contested elections in their state. 96 (77.42%) of the women respondents have an interest in political affairs.
Keywords: Covid-19, Psychological, Social, Economic, Natural Environment, Economic Condition.
Scope of the Article: Political