This paper analyzes the effect of a woman's electoral victory on women's subsequent political participation. Using the … regression discontinuity afforded by close elections between women and men in India's state elections, we find that a woman … subsequent election. This stems mainly from an increased probability that previous women candidates contest again, an important …

constitution-making delivers for women. The chapter outlines the contours of the debate surrounding popular participation in … level and nature of women's participation in all these processes. Subsequently, the chapter evaluates the successes and … women as equal participants and the ability of these tools to ensure gender-sensitive deliberations. The chapter also raises …