Centre for Women’s Studies

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Established in July 1999, the Centre offers M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in Women’s Studies. The overall approach to Women’s Studies in this Centre is multidisciplinary. The prime aim of the Centre is the creation of a critical awareness and sensitivity towards women’s issues in every field. The courses are open to students across genders. A holistic approach to gender studies is envisaged. It encourages women’s academic development and empowerment, the major objective being women’s empowerment, the marking out and the definition of a feminist space.

The following are the thrust areas:

* Generating awareness towards women’s issues
* Gender sensitivity and intersectional awareness
* Women’s empowerment
* Expression of women’s voice
* Socio-cultural factors and marginalization
* Legal rights of /for women
* Restructuring women’s role in history
* Critical analysis of stereotyping and marginalization

0413-2654463/820, 9159475920

head.ws@pondiuni.ac.in

Vision and Message of Centre Head(i/c)

Dr. Aashita

Associate Professor

Welcome to the Centre for Women’s Studies!

Established in 1999, the Centre serves as a catalyst for gender equity and empowerment of women. It shares the vision of fostering a more equitable and inclusive society by promoting research and education on women’s issues.

Aligning with the University’s vision, the Centre offers a progressive full-fledged MA programme in Women’s Studies transcending disciplinary boundaries by drawing on various fields to address gender-related issues.

The Ph.D. programme in Women’s Studies emphasizes the role of research in understanding women’s/gender issues and the need to disseminate the findings to the community.

A dedicated team of faculty members not only provides guidance, academic support and mentorship to the students and scholars but also helps in their overall growth and development.

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+91-413-2654-820

aashita.pu@pondiuni.ac.in

Programmes Offered

M. A. Women’s Studies

Ph.D. Women’s Studies

Faculty

Dr. Aashita

Associate Professor

Dr. Meena Gopal

Associate Professor

Dr. Kamalaveni

Associate Professor

Dr. Chinchu. C

Assistant Professor

Dr. Mercie Gangte

Assistant Professor

Infrastructure

Computer, Overhead projector, Colour television, VCD projector, Slide projector and Audio system.

Thrust Area of Teaching & Research

 Women’s Empowerment  Gender Mainstreaming  Feminist theories and their application  Women-centric initiatives  Socio-Cultural factors relating to marginalization of women  Legal rights of /for women  Restructuring women’s roles in history  Gender stereotyping

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Placement & Internships

Jobs in the fields of the NGO sector, journalism, socio-legal sector, in government agencies, under CSR initiatives, and in academia and research

Research Projects

ONGOING PROJECTS (2024)

Meena Gopal- funded by University of Bedfordshire, UK
Kamalaveni (Direct Partner)- funded by University of Santiago De Compostela, Spain,

Fund – Rs. 3,00,000/-

Chinchu C- funded by Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues

Fund – Rs. 1,60,000/ COMPLETED PROJECT (2024)

Kamalaveni (Contact) – funded by United States-India Educational Fund

Fund- Rs. 2,00,000/-

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