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Position of Women in Jammu and Kashmir

on 24.06.2023




     Women’s Studies Centre kick started the academic events of the College for the new Academic year 2023-2024 with a special lecture on the title “Position of Women in Jammu and Kashmir” on 24.06.2023 from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Dr. Parveen Pandit, Former Controller of Examinations, currently, Consultant Admissions and Academic Affairs, Central University of Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir and Ms. Gurmeet Kaur, Former Head, Women’s Studies Centre, Government College for Education, Srinagar were the resource persons for the meeting.     


     Dr. V. Subathra Devi, Director, Women’s Studies Centre welcomed the gathering and introduced the chief guests. The Principal. Dr. D. Pandiaraja, presided over the function and pointed out that Jammu and Kashmir is close to the hearts of all Indians not only for its natural wealth but also for the incredible feats of the Indian Army during Kargil war. He further pointed out that the female students of southern India are privileged to pursue their education in a relatively harmonious ambience.      


     Dr. Parveen Pandit, spoke about the strategic position about Jammu and Kashmir and its assimilated culture. She also pointed out that hundreds of women were displaced owing to the challenges of the Indo-Pak war and were beset with hardships of all kinds. However, accepting the changes with a positive attitude, they have learnt to dream big and conquer the realm of knowledge. As a closing note she quoted a poem of Subramaniya Bharathiar, which speaks about female emancipation.     


      Ms. Gurmeet Kaur, put forth education as the only way to social and economic freedom of women. She spoke about the patriarchal society which gives girl children blinkers even during childhood, regulate their perception of the world with do’s and don’ts, thus disabling them to take decisions. She motivated the audience to empower themselves with sound education and skillsets and raise their voice against discrimination. In the interactive session that followed students came out with questions regarding the social status of women in Jammu and Kashmir.     


      Dr. R. Aruna, Coordinator, Women’s Studies Centre delivered the vote of thanks.     







 

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