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Professor Advocates for Female Representation to Combat Violence

4/17/2026

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Irfan Nooruddin, a professor at Georgetown University, says reforms in India require reconfiguring incentives within the federal democracy, not merely policy changes.
Nooruddin argues that greater female representation in Parliament can heighten attention to women's issues and help reduce violence against women.
Nooruddin adds that representation debates reflect tensions tied to demographic shifts and political power, highlighting the importance of defining representation in a diverse country.

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Irfan Nooruddin, a professor at Georgetown University, says reforms in India require reconfiguring incentives within the federal democracy, not merely policy changes.
Nooruddin argues that greater female representation in Parliament can heighten attention to women's issues and help reduce violence against women.
Nooruddin adds that representation debates reflect tensions tied to demographic shifts and political power, highlighting the importance of defining representation in a diverse country.