Centre for Gender Studies

Creating Spaces for Dialogue, Equity & Empowerment

The Centre for Gender Studies functions as an academic and awareness-oriented initiative of the Department of English, fostering informed conversations on gender, identity, equity and social justice.

Through lectures, workshops, leadership programmes and collaborative initiatives, the Centre seeks to cultivate critical awareness, ethical reflection and socially responsible citizenship among students.

About the Centre

The Centre for Gender Studies serves as a platform for academic engagement and critical dialogue on issues related to gender, representation, identity, patriarchy and social transformation. By integrating scholarly inquiry with awareness programmes, the Centre encourages students to engage meaningfully with questions of equality, inclusivity and empowerment.

The Centre works in collaboration with departmental and institutional bodies to organise lectures, discussions and student-focused initiatives that connect classroom learning with contemporary social realities.

Vision & Objectives

Critical Awareness

Encouraging informed understanding of gender, identity and social structures.

Academic Engagement

Creating spaces for scholarly discussions on feminism, representation and social justice.

Leadership & Empowerment

Supporting students in developing confidence, ethical values and decision-making skills.

Social Sensitivity

Promoting inclusivity, empathy and gender-sensitive citizenship.

Academic & Awareness Initiatives

Defining Genders: Construction of Patriarchy and Femininity in the Nation

An invited academic lecture organised on 18 August 2025 explored how patriarchy and femininity are culturally and politically constructed within the framework of the nation.
Prof. Dr. K. M. Sheeba, Department of History, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, served as the resource person.

Educare: The Diamond Process

Conducted in association with the Women Cell on 25 September 2025, this leadership development programme focused on personal growth, ethical values and reflective decision-making through interactive sessions facilitated by trained mentors.

Cancer Awareness Programme

As part of its commitment to promoting women’s health and wellbeing, the Centre organised a Cancer Awareness Programme to sensitise students to the importance of preventive healthcare, early detection and informed health practices. The session focused on creating awareness regarding women’s health concerns while encouraging responsible and proactive approaches to personal wellbeing.