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Women’s participation gap in India is narrowing slowly

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Research area:Social SciencesGender StudiesGender, Labor, and Family Dynamics

What the study found

The study found that the gap between men’s and women’s participation in India is shrinking, but only slowly. It also reports that the institutional setup has significantly affected women’s transformation.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors conclude that institutions need to work together to advance women’s empowerment and emancipation (WEE), meaning efforts aimed at increasing women’s power, rights, and social participation.

What the researchers tested

The researchers examined the impact of formal and informal institutions on women’s empowerment in India. They used ordinary least squares (OLS), a statistical method for estimating relationships between variables, along with other analysis techniques.

What worked and what didn't

The analysis showed a reduction in the participation gap between men and women, but the rate of change was described as sluggish. The study also found that the institutional setup had a significant impact on women’s transformation.

What to keep in mind

The abstract does not provide detailed limitations, sample information, or the specific measures used. It also does not describe which institutions mattered most or how large the effects were.

Key points

  • The gap between men’s and women’s participation in India is reducing.
  • The reduction in the participation gap is described as sluggish.
  • Formal and informal institutions were examined for their impact on women’s empowerment.
  • The institutional setup was found to have a significant impact on women’s transformation.
  • The authors conclude that institutions should work together to advance women’s empowerment and emancipation.

Disclosure

Research title:
Women’s participation gap in India is narrowing slowly
Authors:
Elizabeth Z. Awomi, Christopher P.P. Shafuda
Institutions:
North Eastern Hill University, University of Namibia
Publication date:
2026-04-02
DOI:
10.1177/09737030261428239
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