Gender which is basically a social and culture construct has to be understood in a given historical and social mode. The intervention of state in defining and redefining gender cannot be ignored. Hence the western construct falls short of a perfect tool to understand non-western reality making culture, society and state specific theory essential. This does not mean the total absence of universalization, but an openness to other narratives and perspectives. In this article, review on political analysis with special reference to selected issues of contemporary gender has been discussed.
Key words: Political, Analysis, Contemporary, Gender
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