Department of Women's Studies, Alagappa University

Since its establishment in 1988, the Department of Women’s Studies at our University has been dedicated to an interdisciplinary approach, recognizing "Women" as its central focus, transcending disciplinary boundaries. Our mission is to promote gend plinary boundaries. Our mission is to promote gender equality, empower women, and educate students through effective teaching programs and practical training. We aim to prepare students for impactful careers as social activists, service professionals, coordinators of NGO projects, feminist and social researchers, fostering a vibrant academic community dedicated to advancing gender equality and social justice. Our vision is to harness the potential resources of women for national development, reflecting a holistic approach to the nation's progress. We aspire to play an interventionist role by integrating the gender perspective into various domains, contributing to knowledge generation in policy and practice. As catalysts, we strive to promote and strengthen women's studies through teaching, research, dissemination of knowledge, and field action. Our mission entails taking proactive steps to initiate gender perspectives across various fields, serving as catalysts for change through teaching, research, knowledge dissemination, and practical interventions. We aim to empower our students to critically engage with contemporary gender issues, equipping them to navigate and contribute meaningfully to evolving discourse and information. Through our diverse offerings, including B.A. Gender Studies, postgraduate, M.Phil, and Ph.D. programs, we foster a community committed to advancing gender equality and social justice. Our students have been placed in the |Universities in India, Leading NGOs, Hospitals, Research Organizations and also as Entrepreneurs. The faculty members, research scholars and students of the Department of Women’s Studies have published more than 500 research papers in the reputed journals. Further, the department has organized more than 200 Conferences/ Workshops/Webinars/Special Lecture Programs, Research Methodology Courses etc.,