Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies

Understanding Sex- Gender, Gender shaping Institutions, Theories of Gender construction Understanding Sexism and Androcentrism, Understanding Patriarchy and Theories of Patriarchy, Private and Public dichotomy, Sexual Division of Work, Patriarchy practices in different institutions and Text Books.

Rise of Feminism, Introduction to various stands of Feminism- Liberal Feminism, Radical Feminism, Marxist Feminism, Socialist Feminism, Cultural Feminism, Eco-Feminism, Post Colonial Feminism, Post Modern Feminism. Waves of Feminism.

The socio-economic conditions of women during the age of Industrial revolution the Call for Women's Rights 1848, Women’s rights movement 1848-1920,Historical Developments of Social Reform Movements in India , Women’s groups and organizations, Women’s Movement Movements for Uniform Civil code and ShahBano case, Dalit women and the question of double marginality.

Gender Roles and Psychology of Sex: Difference Conceptualization of gender roles and gender role attitudes, Gender: Aggression, Achievement, Communication, Friendship and Romantic, Relationships Sex Differences in Mental Health Trauma relating to Rape , Taboo , Childhood Sexual Abuse , Domestic Violence , Sexual Harassment at Work Place, Educational Institutions, Eve Teasing etc.

Gender and Mass Media- Print Media, Gender and Mass Media-Electronic Media, Gender and Films, Advertisements, Mega Serials, Stereotyping and breaking the norms of women’s roles Women’s Representation in Literary Texts.