Department of Women’s Studies

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The learners will demonstrate a mastery of the subject by detailed engagement with evolution, development, and current practices in the field of Women's Studies and learn how to effectively conduct research in the field. The guest teachers on the teaching panel have international publications and visits to their credit. Some of them are engaged in collaborative work with the university and in projects in universities abroad. The Department looks forward to producing a regular output of brilliant students and researchers.

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    Evaluating the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023: A Critical Analysis of Women's Reservation in Indian Politics
    (University of North Bengal, 2024-12) Chanda, Supriya
    This article critically examines the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023, a landmark legislation reserving 33% of seats in Indian legislative bodies for women. While the Act aims to promote women's empowerment and gender equality, its limitations and vulnerabilities must be acknowledged. The article argues that the Act's focus on numerical representation rather than transformative change may limit its potential to challenge patriarchal structures and promote substantive gender equality. Feminist scholars have raised concerns about tokenism, proxy candidates, and the lack of substantive representation. The article highlights the need for deeper structural changes to address the underlying social, economic, and cultural barriers that prevent women from participating in politics. The implementation of the Act will be crucial in determining its effectiveness in promoting women's empowerment and gender equality.