About the Department

Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary field of research, teaching and activism that places gender at the centre of Study. Women's Studies perspective is being incorporated by the UGC into different disciplines. The Centre for Women's Studies was established in the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, in 1980. The Centre is committed to Gender Equality; Equity & Justice, works to realize the same through academic pursuits and extension activities independently and in collaboration with other Centres, Departments, GOs and NGOs. Since its inception the Centre has been functioning effectively in accordance with the guidelines of the UGC that is to “promote awareness among women and men, of the need to develop and utilize women's full potential as resources for national development in its economic, political and socio-cultural aspects; on the need to question existing values and of their social responsibilities to participate equally”. The Centre focuses studies on the needs of women aspects through ancient Indian thoughts and present scenario of the society to prescribe a holistic view in order to empower women and Indian society at large.The Centre has been organizing National, International Seminars, Symposia, Workshops and Refresher courses on Gender issues. It also works in close association with the National and State Commission for Women.The Centre has a specialized Library comprising over 3,000 books on women/gender studies. Since 1999, it has been publishing a Newsletter-cum Magazine with 13 issues published, a decade of this publication has been completed in 2014. Vimarsh has given Rajasthan University a national and international presence in Women's Studies. The Centre has started the publication of a journal Vide ISSN No. 2348-4233 from December, 2016. The Centre has been undertaking research projects on various issues relating to the changing status of women.As per University Notification of 16.09.1999, the Centre is the headquarter of Complaints Committee on Prevention of Sexual harassment at workplace of Women which receives Complaints regarding any case related to Sexual Harassment in university campus. The Centre runs a Counselling Cell for girl Students in the Campus. The Centre is running "M.Phil. Course in Gender Studies on SFS basis for students having master's degree in any discipline. The Centre is blessed with committed research scholars, Professors and dedicated teachers.