Centre for Women’s Studies and Research, University of Kashmir in collaboration with University Grants Commission (UGC) New Delhi, conducted a Webinar “Gender Stereotyping and Its Perils: Reflections and Criticisms” on Friday.
The speaker of the event was Prof. Savita Singh, Founding Director School of Gender and Development Studies, IGNOU Delhi.
Prof. Savita Singh gave a detailed talk on the dynamics of gender stereotyping and its impact.
Starting with the theoretical exploration of understanding gender stereotyping from a two pronged approach of ‘human rights perspective’ and ‘feminist critique’, the speaker reflected upon the importance of understanding gender stereotyping as a deeply rooted institutionalized mechanism in our social and economic structures.
The Webinar was chaired by Dean School of Social Sciences, University of Kashmir, Prof. Bashir Ahmad Khan.
Prof. Khan expressed his utmost conviction of the significance of history in understanding and eradicating the phenomenon of gender stereotyping effectively
In her inaugural speech Coordinator Centre for Women’s Studies and Research, Dr. Tabasum Firdous reflected upon the importance of highlighting gender stereotyping and its perils in our day to day lives. She also deliberated upon the Centre’s time to time interventions for the same.
Some of the students also shared their views on the theme. The event was attended by a large audience constituting of the faculty, students of the centre and some faculty members from other universities of India.