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6. Even though the provision of reservation for women has enhanced their presence and visibility, this has not necessarily translated into their empowerment. Do you agree? On what grounds is the reservation for women in Parliament opposed?

Approach:

The first part of the question demands to analyse if their has been any progress in providing real empowerment to women by providing political rights to them.

The second part of the question demands to list down the various causes or views that are opposing the bill to guarantee reservation for women in parliament.