Section Article

FEMINISMS VIEWS ON THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Author(s): Dr. Mrinal Sarkar

Abstract
Feminist political theory has long interrogated the structure functioning and accountability of political institutions particularly focusing on the executive branch as a site of concentrated power. The executive as the central locus for policy formulation implementation and enforcement has historically exhibited gendered patterns of access representation and decision-making authority often privileging masculine perspectives and interests. This research paper examines feminism’s critiques interpretations and contributions to understanding the executive branch in contemporary democracies. By integrating perspectives from liberal feminism radical feminism intersectional feminism and postcolonial feminist frameworks the study analyzes structural biases policy outcomes and leadership dynamics within the executive. The research also explores how feminist advocacy and policy interventions have reshaped the executive branch to promote inclusivity accountability and gender-sensitive governance. Using qualitative content analysis case studies and comparative institutional analysis this paper highlights the influence of feminist perspectives on conceptualizing executive power policy priorities and administrative reforms. The study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ways in which feminist thought critiques informs and transforms executive authority emphasizing the broader implications for social justice democratic representation and equitable governance.