Student Interaction Programme

Title of the event: Student Interaction Programme

Type of Event: Student Interaction

Date:  27^th August, 2022

Venue:   Meeting Room and AV hall

Organised by:- Department of Sociology and Centre for Women’s Studies in collaboration with Sarojini Naidu Centre for Women’s Studies, Jamia Milia Islamia Central University, New Delhi

Resource Persons: Professor Sabiha Hussain, Director, Sarojini Naidu Centre for Women’s Studies ,Jamia Milia Islamia Central University, New Delhi and Professor Sharad Rathore , Discipline History ,Department of Social Sciences, IIS(deemed to be University),Jaipur

No. of Participants/Beneficiaries: 49

Objective of the Event: Interaction on Issues concerning Women Around the Globe

The Centre for Women Studies has been established in Indian universities to promote feminist and gender-oriented teaching promoting research in that is women-centred.  In tune with the objectives of the centre, Department of Sociology and Centre for Women’s Studies in collaboration with Sarojini Naidu Centre for Women’s Studies, Jamia Milia Islamia Central University, New Delhi organised a talk on issues that concern women around the globe. The participants included students of UG,PG students and Ph.D scholars of both the universities. There was a brief orientation in the meeting room where Prof. Raakhi Gupta, Registrar, IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur formally welcomed Professor Sabiha Hussain, Director, Sarojini Naidu Centre for Women’s Studies ,Jamia Milia Islamia ,New Delhi .The students from IIS (deemed to be University),Jaipur and Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi introduced themselves followed by circulation of books , calendars ,flyers and compilations  related to the Centre for Women Studies, IIS(deemed to be University), Jaipur among the students.

            After the brief meeting, everyone associated with the moved to the A.V hall where event was scheduled to be organised.  Professor Sharad Rathore , History, Department of Arts and Social Sciences was invited to to share her valuable insights on the topic, “Gandhian Influence on the Women Freedom fighters of Rajasthan” under the aegis of ‘Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Professor Rathore discussed about the prominent women like Girija Devi, Krishna Kumari and Savitri Devi who involved themselves in the anti-British activities breaking the norms set for women in the society. As Rajasthan had a dominating purdah system , it was not easy for the women to come out of their designated zones .However the Gandhian ideology saw women and powerful and enduring force ;this acted as a motivating force for the women in Rajasthan who engaged themselves in demonstration of black flags, celebration of Independence Day, flag hoisting and strikes . The presentation by Prof. Sharad Rathore highlighted some striking contributions made by women in Indian history

            As the presentation got over, there was a discussion on “Women Empowerment: The current Global Scenario” which involved all the students as well as the faculty members. It was an exhaustive interaction that brought out the need to have new indicators in regard to women empowerment and also changing the narrative about women according to the contemporary times.

Outcome of the Event: The event helped unfold the new dimensions of women empowerment. The students could spoke their minds and expressed their thoughts in favour of a gender neutral society. As students of Sociology and Women Studies they acknowledged their responsibility of becoming a part of the transformation that can ensure gender equity.