IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

R Yaongam; H Elizabeth

Volume : VIII, Issue : VII, July - 2019

Participation in Traditional Local Governance: Womenâ€˜s Perceptions and Responses in Ukhrul District, Manipur, India

R Yaongam, H Elizabeth

Abstract :

The article draws on research exploration upon women’s perceptions on their participation in traditional local governance and individuals’ perceptual responses in becoming a village council member. In India the provision laid down under the 73rd and 74th constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 furthers women’s participation in local governance to ensure developing gender sensitive actions towards sustainable society. The qualitative cross–sectional nature of exploration with non–probability – convenience sampling method was adopted to unearth the study objectives in the Tangkhul Naga villages of Ukhrul, Manipur. A total of 50 respondents were interviewed using semi–structured interview schedule, supplemented by Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The findings revealed, the Tangkhul women hold the beliefs that their participation in local governance is significant in creating gender sensitive policies and in inging overall development. Albeit, having positive perceptions; negative perceptual response inferred that women are still reluctant to come out from the traditional space.