The Women's Studies Centre of Thiagarajar College organised a National Webinar on Women’s Movement in India: History and Contemporary Debates on 21.10.2022. Dr. Mallarika Sinha Roy, Assistant Professor, Centre for Women’s studies, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, addressed a virtual gathering of 150 students, research scholars and faculty members from various states across the nation. With her exemplary credentials as an academician with international connections, Dr. Mallarika traced the beginings and evolution of Women’s Movements in India. She drew attention to the revolution against Sati as the starting point of women’s demands for their rights that brought them together to forge ahead. She insisted on women’s able management of work-life balance. She spoke about the legal protection available for women in India. Her takeaway message for the young students and women participants was that education is the only way for their emancipation.      


     The Principal, Dr. D. Pandiaraja, in his presidential address pointed out to the objective of Women’s Movements in India to provide equal political, economic and social rights and opportunities for women. He appreciated Women’s Studies Centre for organizing a national Webinar on very significant theme – the need of the hour.      


     The Director Dr. V. Subathra Devi, in her welcome note expressed her concern over bridging the big-gap between legal protection for women on papers and the rural women at the grass roots.      


      Ms. Smiruthi. Co-coordinator, WSC, introduced the chief guest. Dr. B. Aruna, Member Secretary, WSC, thanked the gathering.