Background Note

It has been a conscious and definite effort of the Rajiv Gandhi University to create a conducive environment for research in the field of Women Studies. Apart from gender sensitive syllabus and researches across disciplines, RGU has established a Women’s Study Centre for in-depth study.

In the 21stcentury, we have come very far in terms of technology and development. Thanks to the advanced Information Technology, the world has become one. From education to health to space research, the world is advancing in leaps and bounds. This has also affected the social dynamics.

From social stratification to social interaction, everything has been restructured, at least in parts, by this advancement. The role of women in the society too has not been untouched. From ‘housewife’s’ to ‘homemakers’ to ‘working women’, it has definitely been a journey. But what continues is the fact that there are still a specific ‘role’ in which one gender has to be defined. Is being a working women same as ‘working’? Does ‘no gender discrimination’ policy at work place actually present equal opportunity to women? Are we near to achieve any of the 9 targets of the SDGs under Gender Equality since the 5 years of its adoption?

Through the one day Webinar, it is proposed to open a dialogue on these issues. The role and status of 21st century women in the Digital World.