Vivek Sharma, Amity Law School, Jaipur
ABSTRACT
There is still truth in the saying that India lives in her villages. As a result, in the Indian context, true democracy is democracy at the village level itself, which can sustain itself and function effectively. This is because, since ancient times, village communities have been the basic units through which individuals' happiness, freedom, and independence have been realised. "If we were to rebuild India, work must begin in the villages," says S. K. Dey. Since ancient times, villages have been the basic administrative units in India. When communication was slow, their significance was obvious.
However, there is a dark side to local government in India, and that is discrimination against women at the local level. Discriminatory attitudes are manifested in the limitations imposed on Indian women, such as limited access to information and resources. Women rely on information from family or village members, who are usually men. Women also lack leadership experience because they are burdened with household responsibilities. The burden of household responsibilities is a major reason why many Indian women do not participate. Women, unlike men, have fewer opportunities to participate in organisations and gain leadership skills. Men have dominated the political arena in India for many years, so there is little public space for them.
Keywords: Democracy, Villages, Local government, Freedom, Women, Community
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