Academics

Home » Centre For Women's Studies
Director, Centre For Womens Studies
Dr V. Sridevi
Director, Women's Studies Centre
  Click here to view Profile
The UGC has sanctioned the Women's Study Centre and released an amount of Rs. 5.00 lakhs in IX Plan during the year 1999-2000. The Centre had been active in conducting various activities.
The Centre for Women studies has conducted two National Seminars, 3 workshops, four research projects, Seven awareness programmes, Two field surveys, Three Open forums and two medical health camps. The Centre has conducted 16 programmes, four work-shops and two field studies.
CENTRE FOR WOMEN'S STUDIES

The Centre for Women's Studies, Kakatiya University, Warangal came into existence at the end of the IX Plan (2000-2001). This has taken up programmes in line with UGC Guidelines. Further, the Centre mainly aims at achieving following objectives.
Main Objective:
Inclusive of exclusive as women are marginalized section Subsidiary objective:

  1. Raising Gender Sensitization
  2. Increasing Awareness of women
  3. Constructing Women's history as to their struggles and achievements.

  4. Conducting Field Surveys on contemporary problems of women in socio-economic, political and cultural areas.
    1. The ‘main objective of the centre is "Inclusive of Exclusive" as women are the most marginalized section. The achievement of gender equality is the ultimate goal to attain this objective. Moreover, women's empowerment has been identified as an instrument to move towards gender equality. Centre for Women's Studies has been concentrating on the question of Rural, Dalit and Adivasi Women's as they are the most marginalized sections of women owing to the prevalence of various kinds of inequality rooted in class, caste and rural urban divide.
    2. The issue of women can be studied only through multidisciplinary approach. Therefore, the Seminars, Workshops and Research Projects naturally involves all the Social Sciences and Life Sciences Subjects - Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, History, Law etc. and Humanities like Telugu and English literature
    3. The question of women: involves extensive activity. The centre conducts various Discussions, Workshops etc. to raise the gender awareness of students especially women students, Research Scholars, Women Employees, the women in the local self government and Rural Women.
  5. The Centre is also bringing out a bi annual journal entitled "Kakatiya Journal of Women Studies" with ISSN: 2277-6036 Number in 2013, the women's Studies Centre has been upgraded by the UGC as Department of Gender Studies and. M.A. Gender Studies has been started in 2013—14.
 

Office staff

Mohd. Younus Hussain : Clerk-Cum-Typist
Reddy Chandrakala: Office subordinate
Pavan : Kamati

Directors

Sl. no

Name

Department

Year

1

Dr.G.Shamitha

Zoology

2015-

2

Dr. T. V. Sujathakumari

Public administration

2013-2015

3

R. Vijayalatha

Education

2012-2013

4

Prof. K. Manuja Devi

Economics

2010-2012

5

Prof. Jyothi Rani

Economics

2008-2010

6

Prof. K. Katyayani

Telugu

2006-2008

7

Prof. Padma

Law

2004-2006

8

Prof. V Shobha

Public administration

2001-2004

Year-wise activities of Centre for Women's Studies: Date of establishment 21-10-2000

Sl. no Name of the Director Year Activities undertaken
1 Dr.G.Shamitha 2015- till date
  1. Legal awareness Programme on Women Laws, 10-2-2016
  2. National Science Day Competitions On 5-3-2016
  3. International Women's Day and Meet the Scientist Progamme on 8-3-2016
  4. International Women's Day, In collaboration with KU Association of Women Teachers, SDLCE, 10-3-2016
  5. 2-day National Seminar on 'Food Security for women and Children in India: Challenges and opportunities, 21-22. March 2016
  6. 2-Day program Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp (EAC) (06-March-2017 to 07-March-2017) Organized by Center for Women's Studies Kakatiya University, Warangal-506009
  7. 1-Day Seminar on Innovation & Incubation For Young Entrepreneurs March 8th, 2017, Organized by Center for Women's Studies & University College of Commerce & Business Management Kakatiya University
2 Dr. T. V. Dr.T.V.Sujatha Kumari 2013-2015
  1. Issues and challenges of girls in Higher Education, 3-10-2013
  2. Discussion on violence on women, 24-10-2013
  3. 2 weeks Computer Training, 4-11-2013 to 16-11-2013
  4. Awareness programme on anti-ragging, 17-11-2013
  5. Symposium on violence against women, 25-11-2015
  6. 2-day National Seminar on "Inspiring change towards gender equality", 1-2 March, 2014
  7. International women's day , 8-3-2014
  8. Release of Kakatiya Journal of Women's Studies.
3 R. Vijayalatha 2012-2013
  1. Discussion on violence on women, 24-12-2012
  2. Social Problem confronted by women: suggested remedies, 4-1-2013
  3. Harassment on women: Reasons and remedies, 25-2-2013
  4. Discussion on Role of Women in het development of Society, 6-2-2013
  5. International women's day , 8-3-2013
  6. Women's Health: Discussion with gynaecologist: 15-3-2013
  7. 2-day National Seminar on "Opportunities and challenges for women in changing global scenario", 22-23 march, 2013
4 Prof. K. Manuja Devi 2010-2012
  1. Symposium on" Literature and Women's life", 2-11-2009
  2. Symposium on " Praja kavi Kaloji's Life and literature- Democratic values", 23-2-2010
  3. 2-day National Seminar on "Regional backwardness Vs Women's Development, 19th -20th March, 2010.
  4. Awareness programme on Prevention of Ragging, 27-9-2010
  5. International women's day , 8-3-2011
5 Prof. Jyothi Rani 2008-2010
  1. Protest meeting against liquor, 16-6-2008
  2. Workshop on Freedom of Press Vs Social Justice, 7-7-2008
  3. 2-day National Seminar on " Empowerment of women- challenges, Indian Experience", 7-8 March, 2009
  4. 2-day State level workshop on "Dalit Telangana Women's Literature", 21-22, March, 2009.
  5. Project on Occupational problems and challenges of rural women- An empirical study in Raghunathapally village of Warangal dist.
  6. Project on Impact of National Rural health Mission with special reference to Reproduction and Child Health on Rural poor women- A study in Telangana (2005-10)
  7. Project on Protection of women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
  8. 2-day National Seminar on Rural women towards experiments and experiences, 19-20th march, 2008
6 Prof. K. Katyayani 2006-2008
  1. Workshop on Protection of women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, 25-11-2006
  2. Review on Protection of women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, 27-9-2007
  3. Workshop of Women sarpanches in Mulug division, 18-12-2006
  4. Workshop of Women sarpanches in Mahabubabad division, 29-12-2006
  5. Workshop of Women sarpanches in Narsampet division, 8-1-2007
  6. Workshop of Women sarpanches in Janagaon division, 19-1-2007
  7. Workshop of Women sarpanches in Warangal division, 26-2-2007
  8. Workshop on Demestic Violence-2005, 2-9-2007
  9. Empowerment of Womne MMPTC Members, 24-9-2007
  10. 2-day National Seminar on Women empowerment in the context of Rural Transformation, 30-31, march, 2007
7 Prof. Padma 2004-2006
  1. Symposium on Mentally Retarded Children, 20-12-2004
  2. Sensitisation programme on HIV/AIDS for voluntary organsiations, 5-3-2005
  3. Empowerment of Kishore Balika, 24-1-2005
  4. Open Forum on Violence against women, 29-9-2005
  5. Workshop on Legal Rights to PLAHA, 18-12-2005
  6. Workshop on Counselling women and protection to women from violence, 19-12-2005
  7. National Workshop on Gender Perspective in Psychology, 6-10th, Nov, 2006
  8. Workshop on Protection of women from domestic violence Act 2005, 25-11-2006
  9. Awareness programme on Empowerment of Women in Local self Govt, ZPTCs/MPPs, 8-12-2006
8 Prof. V Shobha 2001-2004
  1. Workshop in Women in changing Society and jobs,2000
  2. Symposium on Gender Sensitisation for students on the campus, 9-11-2000
  3. International Women's day, 8-3-2001
  4. Gender Senisitisation for rural women,15-3-2001
  5. Jail Adalat for Women Prisoners, 15-9-2001
  6. Workshop on Women Empowerment, 24-2-2001
  7. Symposium on Women Empowerment through education: Experiences of rural women, 23, march 2001
  8. Workshop on Role of Voluntary organsiations in the development of rural women, 28-2002-2002
  9. Project on Women Prisoners in Warangal Central Jail, 2001
  10. 2-day National Seminar on "Recent trends and the role of women in Sericulture, 25-26, Feb, 2002
  11. Project on Scheduled caste Women in Tannery Industries , October, 2002
  12. Meeting on US War on Iraq-aftermath Consequence, 17-4-2003
  13. Symposium on Violence against women, 29-11-2003
  14. 2-day National Seminar on "Sustainable Development - Women's participation", 10-11 Jan, 2003
  15. Symposium on Sexual Harassment on women employees at workplace, 9-11-2004
  16. Symposium on White Ribbon day, 25-11-2004
  17. Project on Self help groups, 2004
  18. Projects on Conditions of Muslim women
  19. Project on Living models of women in various professions
  20. Workshop on Women ZPTC/MPPs and MPTCs at district level

Centre for Women's Studies, Kakatiya University, Warangal

Activities undertaken
  1. Workshop in Women in changing Society and jobs,2000
  2. Symposium on Gender Sensitisation for students on the campus, 9-11-2000
  3. International Women's day, 8-3-2001
  4. Gender Senisitisation for rural women,15-3-2001
  5. Jail Adalat for Women Prisoners, 15-9-2001
  6. Workshop on Women Empowerment, 24-2-2001
  7. Symposium on Women Empowerment through education: Experiences of rural women, 23, march 2001
  8. An orientation programme for MPPS and ZPTCs in Warangal District, 2001
  9. Workshop on Role of Voluntary organisations in the development of rural women, 28-9-2002
  10. Project on Women Prisoners in Warangal Central Jail, 2001
  11. 2-day National Seminar on "Recent trends and the role of women in Sericulture, 25-26, Feb, 2002
  12. Counselling of male and female prisoners, 10-3-2002
  13. Two Major health Camps, June 2002
  14. Gender Sensitisation Programme for PG girls, 6-9-2002
  15. Project on Scheduled caste Women in Tannery Industries , October, 2002
  16. International Women's day, 8-3-2003
  17. Meeting on US War on Iraq-aftermath Consequence, 17-4-2003
  18. 2-day National Seminar on "Sustainable Development - Women's participation", 10-11 Jan, 2003
  19. Symposium on Violence against women, 29-11-2003
  20. Guest lecture on Social Mobilisation for Elimination of Child Labour, 1-12-2003
  21. International Women's day, 8-3-2004
  22. Symposium on Sexual Harassment on women employees at workplace, 9-11-2004
  23. Symposium on White Ribbon day, 25-11-2004
  24. Project on Self help groups, 2004
  25. Projects on Conditions of Muslim women
  26. Project on Living models of women in various professions
  27. Workshop on Women ZPTC/MPPs and MPTCs at district level
  28. Symposium on Mentally Retarded Children, 20-12-2004
  29. Sensitisation programme on HIV/AIDS for voluntary organsiations, 5-3-2005
  30. Empowerment of Kishore Balika, 24-1-2005
  31. Awareness programme on Mentally retarded children, 19-2-2005
  32. Open Forum on Violence against women, 29-9-2005
  33. Workshop on Legal Rights to PLAHA, 18-12-2005
  34. Workshop on Advocacy Counselling women and protection to women from violence, 19-12-2005
  35. Disable week day from 3-8th, dec, 2005
  36. Open Forum on Violence against women, 27-1-2006
  37. Awareness programme on Mentally retarded children, 28-1-2006
  38. National Workshop on Gender Perspective in Psychology, 6-10th, Nov, 2006
  39. International Women's Day, 8-3-2006
  40. International Women's Rights Day, 11-11-2006
  41. Workshop on Protection of women from domestic violence Act 2005, 25-11-2006
  42. Awareness programme on Empowerment of Women in Local self Govt, ZPTCs/MPPs, 8-12-2006
  43. Workshop on Protection of women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, 25-11-2006
  44. International Women's Rights day, 29-11-2006
  45. International Human Rights Day, 10-12-2006
  46. Workshop of Women sarpanches in Mulug division, 18-12-2006
  47. Workshop of Women sarpanches in Mahabubabad division, 29-12-2006
  48. Dharna against Rape on tribal women in visakapatnam,22-8-2007
  49. Mahila janajeevana adhyayaniki adugujada Gurajada, 21-9-2007
  50. Mahilapai himsa raddu- prachara udyamamam, 7-12-2007
  51. Mahilapai himsa raddu- prachara udyamamam, 10-12-2007
  52. Review on Protection of women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, 27-9-2007
  53. Workshop of Women sarpanches in Narsampet division, 8-1-2007
  54. Workshop of Women sarpanches in Janagaon division, 19-1-2007
  55. Workshop of Women sarpanches in Warangal division, 26-2-2007
  56. Workshop on Demestic Violence-2005, 2-9-2007
  57. Empowerment of Womne MMPTC Members, 24-9-2007
  58. 2-day National Seminar on Women empowerment in the context of Rural Transformation, 30-31, march, 2007
  59. Adhunika Bharata Rajakeeya Samajika Sahitya Charitrakarulu- Mahila Drukpadam, 16-2-2008
  60. Adhunika Bharata Rajakeeya Samajika Sahitya Charitrakarulu- Mahila Drukpadam, 25-2-2008
  61. Adhunika Bharata Rajakeeya Samajika Sahitya Charitrakarulu- Mahila Drukpadam, 1-3-2008
  62. Ayesha Maneesha Maranalu- Prabhutwa Tamashalu, 1-3-2008
  63. Adhunika Bharata Rajakeeya Samajika Sahitya Charitrakarulu- Mahila Drukpadam, 3-3-2008
  64. Dharna against Ayesha Maneesha Maranalu,1-3-2008
  65. International Women's Day, 8-3-2008
  66. Protest meeting against liquor, 16-6-2008
  67. Workshop on Freedom of Press Vs Social Justice, 7-7-2008
  68. Orientation Programme to research Scholars, KU, 17-7-2008
  69. Workshop on Food security - Womne, Role of NGO's, 19-7-2008
  70. 2-day National Seminar on " Empowerment of women- challenges, Indian Experience", 7-8 March, 2009
  71. 2-day State level workshop on "Dalit Telangana Women's Literature", 21-22, March, 2009.
  72. Project on Occupational problems and challenges of rural women- An empirical study in Raghunathapally village of Warangal dist.
  73. Project on Impact of National Rural health Mission with special reference to Reproduction and Child Health on Rural poor women- A study in Telangana (2005-10)
  74. Project on Protection of women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
  75. 2-day National Seminar on Rural women towards experiments and experiences, 19-20th march, 2008
  76. Food Security, Gender and common property Resources- A study on adivasi women (2008-09)
  77. Symposium on" Literature and Women's life", 2-11-2009
  78. Symposium on " Praja kavi Kaloji's Life and literature- Democratic values", 23-2-2010
  79. 2-day National Seminar on "Regional backwardness Vs Women's Development, 19th -20th March, 2010.
  80. Awareness programme on Prevention of Ragging, 27-9-2010
  81. International women's day , 8-3-2011
  82. Discussion on violence on women, 24-12-2012
  83. Social Problem confronted by women: suggested remedies, 4-1-2013
  84. Harassment on women: Reasons and remedies, 25-2-2013
  85. Discussion on Role of Women in het development of Society, 6-2-2013
  86. International women's day , 8-3-2013
  87. Women's Health: Discussion with gynaecologist: 15-3-2013
  88. 2-day National Seminar on "Opportunities and challenges for women in changing global scenario", 22-23 march, 2013
  89. Issues and challenges of girls in Higher Education, 3-10-2013
  90. Discussion on violence on women, 24-10-2013
  91. 2 weeks Computer Training, 4-11-2013 to 16-11-2013
  92. Awareness programme on anti-ragging, 17-11-2013
  93. Symposium on violence against women, 25-11-2015
  94. 2-day National Seminar on "Inspiring change towards gender equality", 1-2 March, 2014
  95. International women's day , 8-3-2014
  96. Release of Kakatiya Journal of Women's Studies.
  97. Legal awareness Programme on Women Laws, 10-2-2016
  98. National Science Day Competitions On 5-3-2016
  99. International Women's Day and Meet the Scientist Progamme on 8-3-2016
  100. 2-day National Seminar on "Food Security for women and Children in India: Challenges and opportunities, 21-22. March 2016
  101. 2-Day program Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp (EAC) (06-March-2017 to 07-March-2017) Organized by Center for Women's Studies Kakatiya University, Warangal-506009.
  102. 1-Day Seminar on Innovation & Incubation For Young Entrepreneurs March 8th, 2017, Organized by Center for Women's Studies & University College of Commerce & Business Management Kakatiya University
 

  View Photo Gallery

Centre For Women's Studies
Contact :  
Dr V. Sridevi
Director, Women's Studies Centre
Kakatiya University, Warangal
Email: shivasreeku@gmail.com
Phone: 9866963615