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Expert talk on gender sensitization as human right

26 Jul 2022

EVENT : EXPERT TALK ON GENDER SENSITIZATION AS HUMAN RIGHT- 2022

DATE : 20 JULY, 2022

VENUE: CONFERENCE HALL, VC BUILDING,

ORGANIZED BY: FACULTY OF JURIDICAL SCIENCES

ABOUT THE EVENT

Internal Complaint Committee, Rama University, Kanpur, and Faculty of Juridical Sciences successfully organized an ‘Expert Talk on GENDER SENSITIZATION AS HUMAN RIGHT- 2022’ on 20 July 2022.

Our Chief Guest was Mrs. Neelam Chaturvedi, Social Activist.

ABOUT THE TALK

Mrs. Neelam Chaturvedi said that Gender sensitization is the process of changing the stereotype mindset of men and women, a mindset that strongly believes that men and women are unequal entities and hence have to function in different socio-economic spaces. Women play an essential role in the management of natural resources, including soil, water, forests, and energy, and often have a profound traditional and contemporary knowledge of the natural world around them. Sustainable development strategies must aim to foster women’s empowerment and effective participation. The study revealed that in both rural and urban areas the medieval mindset and gender bias prevail in our society. Gender discrimination is an enormous problem in Indian society. Traditional patriarchal norms have placed women in secondary status within the household and workplace. Implementing curriculums on gender sensitization which will enable students to learn that gender roles are interchangeable and that they are free to choose what they want to become or do depending on their likes rather than their biological makeup.

It has been observed that the societies that discriminate against women have higher poverty and a lower standard of living and economic growth comparatively. Institutes of higher learning play a critical role in shaping the lives of women across the country. Gender sensitization should spread at all levels in households, organizations, and institutions. With reference to India with its vast diversity, we need to inculcate this sensitivity and highlight the contribution of both genders in the creation and development of a well-balanced society. By changing the mindset of the younger generations we can minimize gender issues. To do this we need teachers with sound knowledge of gender issues as teachers play a very important role in the early upbringing of children. A sustainable development pathway must be established which has an explicit commitment to gender equality and seeks to enhance women’s capabilities, respect and protect their rights and reduce and redistribute their unpaid care work. Women must have full and equal participation in decision-making with regard to a green economy and policy development to create a pathway to sustainable development. Women’s contribution to sustainable development must be recognized. Women have a strong role in education and socializing their children, including teaching them care and responsibility with regard to the use and protection of natural resources. More capacity-building programs and training tailored to the needs of women are needed. In order to build women as a catalyst for sustainable development, their role in family, community, and society at large has tube free from socio-cultural and religious traditions that prevent women's participation. There is a need for a change of mindset, especially for the males who dominate the scene. Sustainable agribusiness ventures can promote job-led economic growth in rural areas through harnessing science and technology for environmentally sustainable and socially equitable development. Entrepreneurship in sustainable agriculture is a key factor that has the potential to transform the face of rural India.

Recommendation by Speakers

Recommendation Schools, Colleges, and Universities must strive to create an educational environment in which both men and women can learn to think critically, solve challenging problems and prepare to take their place in the community as productive citizens. The whole process must involve educating students about social issues such as sexual assault, and domestic violence. Education is a major force that will help trigger change but this will occur only when teachers and learners are assisted in adopting classroom initiatives that reflect new images based on a positive gender equity ideology. Education needs to be gender friendly and gender sensitive. Change the stereotype mindset in men that women are weak and unequal. Implementing curriculums on gender sensitization which will enable students to learn that gender roles are interchangeable and that they are free to choose what they want to become or do depending on their likes rather than their biological makeup. To ensure sustainable development it is important to recognize the importance of the two sexes (male and female). To increase sustainable income generating cultivation systems and establishment of micro/small scale/medium scale bio-industrial units.

Mr. Prabhat Ranjan, Registrar, Dr. Hari Om Saran, Dean Academic Affairs, Dr. Sujata Arunagiri Presiding Officer ICC, Dean FJS, Dr. Ravi Kant Gupta, Dean Management Dr. Vishali Dhingra, Principal Nursing, Mrs. Jesmi Manu all the faculty members of the Rama University and Students of all the department was presented. The Program Coordinator was Anjali Dixit.