Empowering women in panchayati raj institutions: role of media

Shruti, I.L. (2014) Empowering women in panchayati raj institutions: role of media. Journal of Media and Social Development, 2 (1). pp. 2-11. ISSN 2320-8244

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Abstract

The state of Karnataka has been a pioneer in engendering local governance. As early as in 1987, Karnataka was the first state in the country to implement the PanchayatRaj Act, which set apart 25 percent reservation for women. The 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments set the stage for large scale entry of women into both rural and urban local bodies. In the very first round of elections held in 1993-94 nearly 80,000 women entered India’s grassroot political decision making process. With effect from August 27, 2009 the representation for women in PRIs has been raised to 50 %, thus giving credence to the view that women must get their due share in politics. Giving representation is tangential. That means, mere increase in numbers per se does not empower either elected women representatives or influence their style of functioning. Support structures that constantly inform, sensitize and train them must be in place for ensuring an effective delivery mechanism. It is here that the role of media emerges as a critical input. This paper makes an attempt to review the role of print and electronic media in empowering elected women representatives in PRIs, with a special focus on Taluk Panchayat members in Bellary district of Karnataka.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Empowerment, Women, Panchayat Raj, Media
Subjects:	A Arts and Humanities > Journalism and Mass Media Communication
Divisions:	Department of > Journalism and Mass Communication
Depositing User:	Dr Raju C
Date Deposited:	05 Feb 2021 09:22
Last Modified:	05 Feb 2021 09:22
URI:	http://eprints.uni-mysore.ac.in/id/eprint/15706

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