1. Introduction to Democracy and democratic values
and principles...........................................................7
1.1 Types of democracy, Democracy, and constitution, Understanding democratic Values & Principles
1.2 Indian political system - legislature, executive, judiciary
1.3 Federal structure - central and state government, role of political parties and pressure groups in democracy
1.4 Duties of citizens and government & Future of democracy

2. Challenges to Democracy and corrective measures.....................37
2.1 Illiteracy, poverty, gender discrimination, casteism, communalism, corruption, criminalization in politics, violence etc.
2.2 Strengthening Democracy- Education and sensitization, Technological innovations- E-governance, digital participation etc.

3. Understanding gender-related concepts, gender-based violence and democracy......................................65
3.1 Gender roles, social construction of Gender
3.2 Patriarchal family structure and its effects
3.3 The democratic deficit in the form of women’s participation and governance
3.4 Strategies to address deficit – Promoting Gender Equity and Equality

4. Addressing Challenges.......................................79
4.1 Breaking gender stereotypes in families
4.2 Empowering women’s representation in society
4.3 Men’s participation in advocating gender equality
4.4 Setting the approach of Reciprocity for the betterment of every individual