Justice and Security Research Programme

LSE’s engagement with South Asia

• Reclaiming the Constitution through its Founding Mothers
  As India celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Constitution of India — the longest written Constitution at the time, and now — how much do we know about women members of the Constituent Assembly? Achyut Chetan explains how the contribution of the ‘Founding Mothers’ changed several aspects of the Constitution, making it a more nuanced, […]
• Women & Benefits of Gig Economy in South Asia
  Climate emergency is creating a new set of challenges to female labour force across South Asia. As rural and urban areas face different issues, Kapila Chinthaka Premarathne asks if internet-facilitated gig economy work opportunities may provide one answer to address the challenges and empower women workers. * Women in South Asia face significant challenges despite […]