Report of Gender Sensitization

Orientation Programme on “Gender Sensitization and Anti Ragging Regulations”

In accordance with the guidelines given by the UGC, Abeda Inamdar Senior College organised an Orientation Programme on “Gender Sensitization and Anti Ragging Regulations” on 25 August 2014 in the Seminar hall, Pavilion Building.The programme was especially organised for the first year undergraduate and post graduate students.

Ms. Shaheen Patel, Assistant Professor, Dept. of English, of our college, made use of a power point presentation to make students aware of what constitutes ragging and how it is a legal offence. She elaborated on the rights of victims and how they can get help and redress their complaints. She also spoke about the punishment given to the students who were accused of ragging. Students were then asked to fill out and sign a declaration for themselves and their parents which stated that they were made aware of their legal rights and duties with reference to the law prohibiting ragging.

Mr. Neeraj Jain, of the Lokayat Group, organised a short session and group discussion on Gender Sensitization. The Lokayat Group is an NGO that works for the cause of awareness about various social problems.

Ms. Alka and Ms. Smita of Lokayat screened a documentary on“Gender Sensitization”. This was followed by a question and answer session that dealt with areas such as gender roles, femininity, and masculinity and so on. It was an interesting and informative session.

The programme was attended by more than 150 students. Vice Principal, Dr. Shaila Bootwala also addressed the students.  Members of the teaching staff from all the departments were also present on the occasion.