Using household data from the Indian National Family Health Survey, this article concludes that owning a bank account has a statistically significant positive impact on women's bargaining power and ability

This paper develops a framework for quantifying barriers to labor force participation and entrepreneurship faced by women in developing countries and then applies this framework to the Indian economy. It

“Since marriage is almost universal and divorce still an anomaly in South Asia, age at marriage is one of the most important determinants of women’s and their children’s well-being,” begins

This blog delves into the complex dynamics of gender, religion, and the politics of the marginalized in India. In Bihar, one of India’s most populous and poorest states, researchers conducted a

This research expands the evidence on the economic impacts of female leadership by examining the relationship between village leadership positions held by women (political reservation) and the uptake of economic opportunities

Why do inequities in policy implementation persist even when women achieve parity as elected officials? This conversation with Bhumi Purohit offers granular insights into behavioral and institutional barriers faced by women leaders

Despite advances in inheritance laws that have strengthened daughters’ rights, women are significantly more likely to inherit land as widows. This study sheds light on low female land ownership rates

Using a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) to understand better the low female labor force participation rate in India, researchers came to a surprising finding: intra-household discussions between young couples about

This comprehensive report from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) stresses the need to engage and empower men and boys in critically evaluating local norms around masculinities and challenging

As rapid urbanization transforms India (and other countries in South Asia), the call for inclusive city designs is inextricably linked with women’s empowerment. Packed with good practices, this two-volume toolkit