2024, Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part B

Tribal women's participation in local government is an important issue that has gained increasing attention in recent years. Historically, tribal women have faced multiple forms of discrimination and marginalization, which have prevented them from participating fully in decision-making processes. However, with the growing recognition of women's rights and gender equality, there has been a push to promote and support the participation of tribal women in local government. Through their participation, tribal women can help ensure that their voices are heard and their perspectives are taken into account in policy-making and implementation. Furthermore, tribal women's involvement in local government can help promote greater accountability, transparency, and responsiveness to the needs of marginalized communities. Tribal women's participation in local government is often lower compared to other sections of society, due to various social, cultural, and economic barriers. These barriers include lack of education, limited access to resources, cultural norms that restrict women's mobility and participation in public life, and discrimination based on gender and ethnicity. As a result, tribal women are often excluded from decision-making processes and their voices are not adequately represented in policy-making and implementation. However, there have been efforts to promote greater participation of tribal women in local government in recent years. Despite these efforts, there is still a long way to go in terms of achieving equal participation of tribal women compared to other sections of society which is main aims of this paper.