A Kaleidoscope of Malaysian Indian Women’s Lived ExperiencesIntersectionality and Indian Women’s Political Participation in Malaysia
A Kaleidoscope of Malaysian Indian Women’s Lived Experiences: Intersectionality and Indian...
Tayeb, Azmil; Sathasivam, Logesshri
2022-10-23 00:00:00
[This chapter provides a snapshot of Indian women’s political participation in Malaysia through the lens of intersectionality. First, we present an overview of women’s participation in politics as represented by female candidates and elected members of the legislative body in the region and elsewhere. We then look at the participation of Indian women in the electoral system in Malaysia, either as candidates or voters. We compare the political participation of Indian women in Malaysia with women from other ethnic groups and also with Indian men. We try to identify challenges faced by Indian women that limit their participation in the political process. We also look at other ways for Indian women to participate in politics, be it through NGO activism or trade union membership, among others. We interview several well-known female Indian politicians and activists to learn more about their experiences in the rough and tumble world of realpolitik and activism. Finally, the chapter offers policy recommendations on how to improve the political participation of Indian women in Malaysia.]
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A Kaleidoscope of Malaysian Indian Women’s Lived ExperiencesIntersectionality and Indian Women’s Political Participation in Malaysia
[This chapter provides a snapshot of Indian women’s political participation in Malaysia through the lens of intersectionality. First, we present an overview of women’s participation in politics as represented by female candidates and elected members of the legislative body in the region and elsewhere. We then look at the participation of Indian women in the electoral system in Malaysia, either as candidates or voters. We compare the political participation of Indian women in Malaysia with women from other ethnic groups and also with Indian men. We try to identify challenges faced by Indian women that limit their participation in the political process. We also look at other ways for Indian women to participate in politics, be it through NGO activism or trade union membership, among others. We interview several well-known female Indian politicians and activists to learn more about their experiences in the rough and tumble world of realpolitik and activism. Finally, the chapter offers policy recommendations on how to improve the political participation of Indian women in Malaysia.]
Published: Oct 23, 2022
Keywords: Intersectionality; Malaysian Indian women; Political participation; Women’s political empowerment
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