Rithika Kumar

Rithika Kumar, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Kellogg Institute, dives into the fascinating dynamics of male migration and its impact on women's political engagement in Bihar, India. She discusses how the absence of men leads to unexpected empowerment among women, who step up to claim their entitlements. The conversation highlights the dual challenges of greater political activity against traditional household expectations and the intricate ways migration transforms societal norms, paving the way for enhanced female agency in politics.