Women Empowerment Cell

Department of Women Empowerment Cell

PG Women's Studies Syllabus
2023

UG Women's Studies Syllabus
2023

UG and PG Syllabus Framework

UG Framework

B.A. Women's Studies - Syllabus Framework Programme Structure (3 Years / 6 Semesters )

A. Core Courses

Semester	Course Title	Focus Area
I	Introduction to Women’s Studies	Basic Concepts & Feminism
II	Women in Indian Society	Social & Cultural Perspectives
III	Women and Law	Legal Provisions & Rights
IV	Women and Development	Economic & Policy Issues
V	Women and Health	Reproductive & Public Health
VI	Women and Media / Project Work	Representation & Field Study

B. Skill-Based Courses

Gender Sensitization
Communication & Leadership Skills
Digital Literacy for Women
Entrepreneurship Development
NGO Management Basics

C. Fieldwork Component

Village-level survey
Awareness campaigns
SHG interaction
Internship in NGOs
Mini Research Project

D. Evaluation Pattern

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Fieldwork Reports
Viva Voce
End Semester Examination

M.A. Women's Studies - Syllabus Framework Programme Structure (2 Years/ 4 Semester)

A. Core Theory Papers

Semester	Course Title	Focus Area
I	Feminist Theories	Classical & Contemporary Feminism
I	Research Methodology	Qualitative & Quantitative Methods
II	Gender and Development	Policy & Planning
II	Women and Law & Governance	Rights & Political Participation
III	Gender, Media & Culture	Representation & Identity
III	Gender and Health	Public Health & Well-being
IV	Dissertation	Independent Research

B. Electives

Gender and Environment
Women and Entrepreneurship
Gender Budgeting
Women and Technology
Gender and Education
LGBTQIA+ Studies
Rural Women and Development

C. Practical Components

Research Proposal Writing
Data Analysis using Digital Tools
Policy Analysis Workshop
Internship / Field Practicum
Seminar Presentation

D. Research Orientation

Literature Review Writing
Ethical Research Practices
AI Tools in Gender Research
Academic Writing & Publication Skills