Mentor’s comment In the intro, mention the significance of local self-government (Democratic decentralization, transparency & accountability).  In the first part of the body, elaborate on the significance and the positive impact of reservation of seats for women in these institutions like their increased political participation, empowerment, providing a political voice to their concerns, increase in … Continue reading “The reservation of seats for women in the institution of local self-government has had a limited impact on the patriarchal character of the Indian political process”. Comment. (15 marks)