Centre for Women’s Studies

Centre for Women's Studies

The Centre for Women’s Studies received the SEVA PARAMO DHARMA AWARD from Yuva. Shakthi for its exceptional cooperation and support.

COURSES OFFERED

Courses offered:

A Certificate Course in Gender Studies is conducted with 100 students on roll from various disciplines. Lawyers, Police personnel, academicians and activists are invited to share their observations with students and take class. Students also do project work and engage themselves in the preparation of the questionnaire its distribution and analysis. Towards the end examination is conducted for the registered students.
A paper on Personality Enrichment for Women is offered as Soft Skills in the I semester of PG

Library

The Centre has a library consisting of books, journals and magazines pertaining to women’s issues. The Library through its collection aims to provide an overall perspective regarding the Women’s Organizations and Movements, current issues, development policies, programmes and schemes relating to women and strives to fill in the information gaps in these areas.

Programmes/Activities:

Teaching, Research & Documentation
Outreach Activities, Field Visits & Awareness Programmes
Training Programmes
Conferences, Seminars &Workshops
Publishing Books, Research Reports, Training Manuals, Monographs and Booklets.

Activities 2023-2024:

Activities 2024-2025:

FACULTY PROFILE

Dr. B. Shyamala(Aided)

Associate Professor of Economics

Postgraduate & Research Department of Economics

Mobile: 9384619797

Email id: [email protected]

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Dr. M. Sujatha(Self-Supporting)

Associate Professor and Head Department of Biochemistry

Mobile: 9840409072

Email id: [email protected]

ABOUT US

The UGC funded Centre for Women’s Studies (WSC) of Ethiraj College was established in the academic year 2009 – 2010. The main objective of the Centre is to build Women’s Studies as an important discipline by offering courses to students and training to the target groups. The Centre has developed sufficient infrastructure and instigated work on research, publication, documentation and extension activities. Centre for Women’s Studies acts as a link between academicians, activists, government functionaries, NGO personnel and media persons so as to mainstream women’s and gender issues in the society and to achieve UN sustainable development goal of promoting equality and empowerment

Established in 2009 under the visionary leadership of Founder-Director Dr.M.Thavamani. The Centre for Women’s Studies at Ethiraj College stands as a beacon for Women Empowerment and Equality. Guided by esteemed Directors in the past, the Centre is dedicated to fostering Gender Awareness through impactful Outreach Programs, Dynamic Workshops, and thought-provoking Seminars and Conferences. Notable achievements include hosting an International Conference and conducting numerous Outreach Programs in schools and colleges and observance of important days. Membership provides opportunities to collaborate with like-minded individuals and make a meaningful impact, fostering a community striving for gender equality. It offers a transformative 40-hour certificate course featuring resource persons from diverse fields, complemented by 20 hours of fieldwork. Participants are evaluated through an Assessment, culminating into two credits to be awarded at the end of the year.The Centre’s activities equip them with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to champion Gender Equality and Women’s Rights effectively. It is a matter of pride that the Centre for Women’s Studies has also been extended to the Self Supporting stream since 2023 funded by the college management. The Center for Women’s Studies aims at Empowerment and Equality of women.

Vision

Empowering women from diverse backgrounds to shape a future grounded in equity and inclusivity.
Cultivating their potential to lead with compassion and a drive towards social transformation.
Fostering opportunities that uplift and inspire collective progress.
Building a more Just and Equitable world for all.

Mission

To cultivate leadership, empathy, and resilience, equipping women to spearhead transformative social change.
To provide diverse opportunities for women to realize their full potential across academic, personal, and professional realms.
To amplify women’s voices, ensuring that they are at the forefront of driving equitable policies and societal progress.