EDN: https://elibrary.ru/tupuje
DOI: 10.21064/WinRS.2026.3.2
The relevance of this study stems from the growing significance of the female population in local communities. Currently, it is women who are actively involved in addressing an everincreasing number of local social issues; they can and should also play a more active role in local governance. This article presents an analysis of the views of a community of female experts: representatives of the nonprofit sector, municipal public chambers and councils, municipal employees responsible for engaging with civil society, and socially active women among the educated urban population. The data presented demonstrate a connection between public trust in local public authorities, increased civic engagement, and the role of active, enterprising women in local communities who are involved in the activities of local self-government bodies, third-sector organizations, and social service institutions.