Impact of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment on Political Representation of Backward Class Women in Rural Andhra Pradesh

September 30, 2025Open Access

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This study investigates the impact of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment on political representation and empowerment of Backward Class women in rural Andhra Pradesh.
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Primary data collected via structured interviews from 150 elected Backward Class women representatives in West Godavari District
Secondary data sourced from government reports, scholarly articles, and election records.
The reservation policy significantly increased numerical representation of Backward Class women in local governance
Political participation enhanced leadership skills, political awareness, and decision-making capacity among these women
Challenges like inadequate training and patriarchal interference continue to hinder effective participation.

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Examines political representation in rural Andhra Pradesh, suggesting vital implications for empowerment.

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NARASIMHA RAJU G A (2025) studied this question.

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