Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 14: The Centre for Women’s Studies, University of Jammu, conducted a gender sensitisation workshop at Government Girls Model Higher Secondary School, Mubarak Mandi, here today.
The keynote speaker for the event was Prof Savita Nayyar Director, Centre for Women’s Studies, University of Jammu. She explained the meaning of gender sensitization and its importance. It’s not just about women’s rights but also about fairness, respect and dignity of all irrespective of gender, she said.
Prof Nayyar also gave insights on critical issues related to gender roles, societal expectations, and the importance of creating inclusive spaces both in schools and in society.
Additionally, she gave detailed presentation regarding different constitutional provisions and legal protections under specific laws that are available to women and stressed upon the awareness regarding these laws and their stronger enforcement. She encouraged students to reflect on their personal experiences and question traditional norms that perpetuate inequality.
Prof Nayyar urged both teachers and students to become active participants in promoting gender justice. “Gender sensitisation is not a one-time conversation, but a continuous process of learning, unlearning, and advocating for equity,” she said.
Earlier, Neelam Sharma, Principal of Govt Girls Higher Secondary School, Mubarak Mandi, emphasized the importance of initiating dialogue on gender equality at the grassroots level, particularly among young girls who are the future change-makers of the society.
The workshop witnessed large number of faculty members and students from the school. Various questions were asked by the participants and the same were answered to their satisfaction by the resource person.
Dr Saranjit Kaur, faculty member from Centre for Women’s Studies and Senior Lecturer and Sarika Bhatti from the Govt Girls Hr Sec School Mubarak Mandi, coordinated the program. The event concluded with a formal vote of thanks by Dr Disha Sharma.
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