Abstract
This paper determines whether the assassination of Indira Gandhi was a tragedy by examining her early life, her political career and aspects of her personality. Indira Gandhi had always been a controversial figure in the political history of India. Descending from the most important dynasty of India, she ruled India for a total of twelve years, a tenure that ended with her assassination in 1984 in response to her military aggression against Sikhs. It highlights the economic and political climate of India during her rule and concludes by discussing whether Indira Gandhi can be understood within the context of a tragic heroine.

Outline
Abstract
Introduction
Thesis Statement
Early Life
Economic and Political Climate
The Assassination
Conclusion
References

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"In 1973, nation-wide demonstrations took place due to high inflation, poor state of the economy, rampant corruption and the poor standards of living. In 1974-1975, the country was besieged with severe economic conditions. The negative economic situation sparked a chain of mass agitations in the west and the east of the country. These popular uprising were followed by a nationwide railway strike which was led by the former Gandhian and socialist Jayaprakash Narayan. In June, 1975, the Indian court reversed Indira Gandhi's election to parliament using a very tiny infringement of electoral procedure as the basis."

Tags:economy, sihks, politics, pakistan, rupee

Abstract
The paper discusses how Indira Gandhi was one of the leading figures of the post-World War II period and constituted, in the views of many, the salvation that India was in search of during the late 1960s poverty years. The paper shows how the conflict between the government led by Indira Gandhi and the separatist movement militating for independence in Punjab can explain the Prime Minister's assassination and the subsequent developments. The paper concludes that political leaders and those entrusted with the power to decide in the name of a population should take more into consideration the well being of those they represent and leave aside personal interests which so often drive political acts.

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"Although her political career was based on heavy-handed tactics which at times generated mistakes, her appeal towards the less privileged masses of people entrusted them with the sense of the democratic process and established, despite numerous conflicts, the bases for strengthening the belief in a representative government, a national identity and in the power to resist all secessionist movements. It is this latter objective that ultimately demanded of her the ultimate sacrifice. On 31 October, 1984, "two of her bodyguards assassinated Indira Gandhi in the garden of her home. She was shot in the chest and abdomen, receiving 16 bullet wounds at close range.""

Tags:Punjab, assassination, independence, Hindus

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"Indira Gandhi's stunning defeat in India's national election of March 1977 seemed to be a conclusive rejection of her leadership by the Indian electorate. What was even more stunning was her return to power in the election of January 1980. This research examines the personal style and leadership qualities of Indira Gandhi that could account for this unusual train of events.

The rule of Indira Gandhi originally stemmed from popular reverence to a family dynasty. The Gandhi dynasty began in 1947 when British military forces finally withdrew their occupation of India. The father of Indira, Jawaharlal Nehru, stood as a politician of great stature. He was charismatic, possessed tactical skills, exhibited stubborn but nonviolent resistance to British rule, and befriended the legendary spiritual leader.."

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This paper analyzes the leadership style of Mahatma Gandhi, and how his life experiences helped him develop into an effective leader. The paper also describes his reliance on the principles of nonviolence and civil disobedience in his fight for the independence of India.

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"One of the most remarkable and inspirational figures of the twentieth century, Mahatma Gandhi, became an influential political and spiritual leader not only in his native India but across the globe. His reliance on the principles of nonviolence and civil disobedience inspired millions as he helped to promote the cause of Indian independence and served as an advocate for all who suffered without a voice. Certainly, the events of Gandhi's early life were crucial in the development of his leadership skills and enabled him to become a charismatic figure..."

Tags:Gandhi, leadership, civil disobedience, nonviolence

Abstract
This paper discusses the colonization of India. It discusses the effect this had on the culture, language, religion and educational system in India due to Britain's attempts to Westernize the colony. The paper discusses Gandhi's role in India at the time and specifically, his role in the liberation of women during the Indian movement for self-rule.

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"Gandhi's Role in Liberating Women during the Indian Movement for Self Rule India was colonized by the British in the early 1800s, and India was not able to repel its powerful oppressor until 1947. During that time, the British changed many things within India, as is usual with colonizers. They attempted to impose their Christian religion, their English language, the British educational system, and their Western culture on India. However, as often happens with a strong, ancient culture, India was able to retain much of its distinct Eastern culture, despite almost 150 years of colonization."

Tags:gandhi, satyagraha, women

Abstract
This paper examines four third world women political leaders' biographies, and focuses on the processes of how they had come to power in their countries. The author points out that Mrs. Ciller stands as an exception among other three women leaders studied in this essay.

From the Paper
"Only few women could rise to position of political leadership in the world. In a cross-cultural comparison of political leaders, Jean Blonder (1987) concludes that most of the political leaders in the world are overwhelmingly male and only less than .005% of all political leaders are women (116-117). More female national leaders within this .005% of share have held office in less developed countries than more developed. This information about the women political leadership may seem to be little bit striking because, on the one hand, most women political leaders have held the office in less developed countries, where women status is considerably lower, on the other hand, only a few women leaders could hold the office in the modern societies, where the feminist movements originally emerged and women have higher status."

Tags:economics, leadership, political, politics, politics, third, women, world

Abstract
Examines the leadership of women in the workplace and in politics. Comparison to male counterparts. Hostile environment created by male decisioin-makers. Gives examples of women who have achieved leadership roles: Carleton Fiorina, head of Hewlett-Packard. Katherine Hudson, head of W.H. Brady. Female political leaders in Ireland, Sri Lanka, Indira Ghandi.

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"Introduction

In spite of the massive entry of women in the workplace and the increasing numbers of women in mid-level managerial positions, gender equality at the workplace remains elusive to women today. Working in a world dominated by male decision-makers and their established practices, women encounter a variety of barriers impeding their surge to the top of their careers. One of the most significant factors is cultural stereotype. To many CEOs, women cannot compete against their male counterparts because they get pregnant and are responsible for domestic tasks. In this hostile environment, it is little wonder that women earn 75 percent of men s wages and have only 11.2 percent of the executive jobs in FORTUNE 500 companies (Greenfield, 1999, p. 72)."

Abstract
Women have had many barriers toward the pursuit of political office worldwide in the cultures that would have set roles for women and in the balance of family considerations as well. This paper examines how the potential for women pursuing political office has grown exponentially regardless of these factors. It provides an exploration of women's political participation in the world today. It also provides an exploration of individual regions in regard to women's political participation and strategies as well as recommendations, including quotas, toward engaging women in the political processes worldwide.

Outline:
A New Wave of Women's Organizations
Invisible Barriers
Silence of Women

From the Paper
"According to the United Nations, the first country to grant women the right to vote was New Zealand in 1893. The UN continues to state that only twenty-eight women worldwide have been elected as heads of state or government in this century. Women currently would only hold 11.7 percent of the seats in the world's parliaments. The first and currently only equally distributed male and female diplomatic cabinet belonged to Sweden in 1995. The United Nations is not immune to the distortions of men and women within its ranks having only seven women serving amidst a total of 185 of the highest-ranking diplomats. Between the years 1987 and 1996, the percentage of female cabinet ministers worldwide rose from 3.4 to 6.8 percent. "

Tags:Evita, Peron, Indira, Gandhi, Margaret, Thatcher, Condoleezza, Rice