Women s Rights and Responsibilities in Progressive India: A Discourse

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1 KALINDI COLLEGE (University of Delhi) NAAC Accredited with Grade A East Patel Nagar, New Delhi : ; Fax No.: kalindisampark.du@gmail.com Website: To commemorate the Golden Jubilee of the College The Department of Journalism ANNOUNCES TWO-DAY NATIONAL SEMINAR On 23 rd & 24 th March, 2017 Women s Rights and Responsibilities in Progressive India: A Discourse

2 Concept Note Department of Journalism, Kalindi College, University of Delhi is organising a National Seminar on Women s Rights and Responsibilities in Progressive India: A Discourse to be held on 23 rd & 24 th March, This Seminar will be of great interest to faculty, research scholars, and experts of Women s studies. It would debate and assess the issues of women in the present time where India claims to be the highly progressive nation. The Department invites scholars to participate in the seminar and present a paper on any topic related to the theme of the seminar. THE SEMINAR THEME OUTLINE: Violence against women is a grave violation of human rights. According to an estimate, one in three women across the world experiences violence. As a women rights activist said- It happens inside homes, in families, in neighborhoods, in police stations, in towns and cities, in villages, and its incidence increases, as is happening in India, as society goes through change, as women s roles begin to change, as economies slow down and the slice of pie becomes smaller. Violence against women is rooted in discrimination and inequality, making it challenging to address. Men and women who have not had opportunities to question gender roles, attitudes and beliefs, cannot change them. Women who are unaware of their rights cannot claim them. Governments and organizations without access to standards, guidelines and tools cannot adequately address these issues. Once evidence accumulates and awareness grows, the potential for stopping all forms of violence does too. Public awareness and education is essential to changing social and cultural norms which perpetuate harmful practices. Women and girls should be supported in their

3 efforts to empower themselves and demand respect for their rights. In addition, while all members of society should be made aware of their responsibilities to ensure the rights of the women, it should be clarified that the harmful practices of the society impact not just the women and girls but the larger community as well. However, the issues of women have been widely talked that women had been placed in so depressed a social position and so excluded from political and intellectual spheres that the cause of women s improvement was taken up by men and not women. It has been an increasing demand of the modern women s movements that women themselves should be their due space in the political and other spheres to win and protect their own rights and get opportunity to play an equal role in the entire range of socio-political and economic fields. The extensive discussions on Marxism and the question of women s rights under Socialism are quite relevant here. The seminar wishes to provide a platform to deliberate upon relevant issues so that women and policy makers well understand the rights and responsibilities of women. In this context, this seminar proposes to address the following broad topics: The need for awareness regarding Women Rights- Internationally and in India. Looking at the linkages between social discrimination and inequality and women rights. Examine the process of women s empowerment legally, historically and sociologically Deliberating upon ways and means to deal with the dynamics of governance and women rights. Examining the complex relationship between policy and politics in relation to women rights. Examine the extent of affirmative action in favour of women in education and employment. Role of Educational Institutions in promoting Women Rights Democratic Journey and moments of Introspections: Status of Women in Indian Society Demand for justice: Feminist movements in India

4 Violence against women and role of media Advancing women rights through social media Role of ICTs in Creating Awareness about Women Rights EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THE SEMINAR With this seminar we expect to deliberate and thus expand the social awareness against grave issues of sexual harassment and domestic violence. We are hopeful to come up with effective suggestions for government, educational institutions and media in relation to their role in promoting women. NOTES: 1. The above list is only suggestive, not all-inclusive. However, the ultimate objective of the seminar is to receive papers which after due processing and refereed selection, can be published as an edited book with ISBN from a reputed publisher. 2. In the area concerning chosen sub-theme, a 300 word Abstract must be sent latest by 3 rd March, 2017 on journalismkalindi.seminar@gmail.com 3. Full Paper ( words) to be submitted latest by 12 th March, 2017 to be circulated during seminar and selected for publication. 4. Seminar Registration fee for all participants is Rs. 500/- FOR INFORMATION: Chair: Dr. Anula Maurya, Principal (kalindisampark.du@gmail.com, ) Seminar Conveners: Dr. Sunita (sunitamangla@gmail.com, ) Dr. Nivedita Giri (niveditagpradhan@gmail.com, ) Co-convener: Ms. Manisha (manisharajeev999@gmail.com, ) Organizing Committee Ms. Ritu Yadav Mr. Ezra John

5 Ms. Mamta Ms. Manisha Ms. Salma Rehman Ms. Abhilasha About the College Kalindi College, an institution of academic excellence and achievement, was established in 1967 to provide quality higher education to young woman in India, has successfully maintained its place as one of the finest colleges within the University of Delhi under the proficient guidance of our Honourable Principal, Dr. Anula Maurya, who believe in providing the students an environment, rich in knowledge and supportive for their extracurricular interests. The college was started in a school building in Dev Nagar and today it is located in its own beautiful campus of 8.25 Acre in East Patel Nagar. Now, it has 4289 students, 162 academic faculty, 95 administrative staff, 3 post graduate courses, 15 three year undergraduate courses of study, 8 add on courses like Foreign Language Diploma in French and Chinese, Certificate Course in Video Production course, Tourism, Functional Communication and Personality Development, Office Automation, Photo Journalism, 10 week course in Women studies development and UGC approved B. Voc. in Web Designing and Printing Technology Course. The Standing Committee (AC) and the Executive Council of University of Delhi has approved four new courses (i.e., B.A. (Hons) Geography, B.Sc. (Hons) Botany, B.Sc. (Hons) Zoology and B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry) in the College. The college provides a space for the emancipation of the intellect and spirit that stimulates both critical thinking and imagination. In 1992, Kalindi turned 25 and the Silver-Jubilee of the College was celebrated with star attraction of Mr. Sunil Dutt. The College is now all set to celebrate its Golden- Jubilee year in with the introduction of 06 new (04 honours and 02 Vocational) undergraduate courses. About Journalism Department The Journalism Department of Kalindi College took shape in With a history of almost two decades, the Department of has remained pioneer in bridging the gap between academics and industry. The Department has an array of publications Weekly Wall Newspaper, Monthly Newsletter (Sententias), Yearly Newspaper on Broadsheet and Tabloid on current issues and media discourse. The Department with its multimedia studio enlisted its name among the top colleges of University of Delhi having facilities of electronic content production. To provide hands on experience to

6 the students the Department has also partnered with the DUCR (Delhi University Community Radio). The students of Journalism Department have been contributing in various capacities in different fields of journalism like working with news and advertising agencies PTI and UNI; the Times of India, Hindustan Times, the Pioneer, to name a few; and Electronic news channels News X, Zee news, etc.

7 REGISTRATION FORM All India Journalist Welfare Association Sponsored TWO-DAY NATIONAL SEMINAR Date: 23 rd & 24 th March, 2017 Women s Rights and Responsibilities in Progressive India: A Discourse Organized by Department of Journalism Kalindi College, University of Delhi Name: Department/Institution of affiliation: Contact No. & Address : ID: Title of the Paper: Details of Registration Fee: Cash/ RTG (Electronic Transfer in favour of Principal, Kalindi College, at Canara Bank Kalindi College Branch, Account No , Savings Account, IFS Code CNRB Rs Dated Issuing Bank Date.. Signature