Women panchayat members in Kerala: a profile
Bhaskar, M.
Economic and Political Weekly 32(17): WS-13-WS-20
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0012-9976 Document Number: 262822
The paper notes that there have been recent legislative changes in India which have made possible the greater participation of women in local government. The socioeconomic backgrounds and political ideals of women who become panchayat members in Kerala are examined.
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