செயலிற் செம்மை
Excellence in Action
Utilizing the potential resources of women for the development which reflects on holistic development of the Nation.
Interventionist role by initiating the gender perspective in many domains in the generation of knowledge in the field of policy and practice.
Act as catalyst for promoting and strengthening women studies through teaching, research, dissemination of knowledge and field action.
"Women" being the subject matter of this course, it transcends boundaries of disciplines and eventually assumes inter-disciplinary nature. The syllabus for the course is so designed as to empower students with adequate knowledge of their rights and privileges and it trains them to emerge as successful change-agents in the desired direction of social transformation. Women's Studies programme of Alagappa University is recognized by the Tamilnadu Government on par with other postgraduate courses for purposes of Scholarship, Employment and Higher Studies. Women's Studies is an approved subject of study for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) with stipend by the University Grants Commission. Women's Studies is a subject approved by the UGC for the National Level Eligibility Test to qualify for Lectureship in Colleges / Universities.
The Department offers Five years M.A Integrated Home Science with Specialization -Nutrition and Dietetics and Garment Construction from the academic year 2016-2017. The Department offers credit courses on Introduction to Gender Studies and Life Skill Education under CBCS to students of other Departments of the University.
Prof. K. Manimekalai
Professor and Head
Department of Women's Studies Alagappa University Karaikudi - 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India. Telephone : 04565 - 224615, 223230
The Department of Women's Studies was started in 1988, the first of its kind in the country in a general university. The department offers Post Graduate, M.Phil., and Ph.D., Programmes in Women's Studies since its inception. A multi-pronged approach is called for all at levels in developing, strengthening, harnessing the female resource of the country. Women's Studies despite being the most unconventional and a new entrant into academic, is simultaneously a discourse, a methodology and an agenda for action. Alagappa University has Department of Women's Studies and Centre for Women's Studies with symbiotic relationship.
Broad Based Board of studies have been constituted in addition with regular Board of Studies in order to frame the syllabi to the global standard.
The Department offers credit courses on Introduction to Gender Studies, Life Skill Education under CBCS to the students of other Departments of the University.
The Department offers the following Post-Graduate, M.Phil and Ph.D in Women's Studies.
The Department of Women's Studies offered the course on "Introduction to Gender Studies" as optional credit paper to all the Affiliated Colleges of Alagappa University
From the inception the Department of Women's Studies has been completed around 40 researches from various fields funded by UGC, ICSSR, DST, Canara Bank, National Commission for Women, Tamilnadu Social Welfare Board, Department of women and child development, Indian Council for Child Development, AICTE, DRDA, British Council Division, Chennai and so on.
Consultancy Services
The Department and Centre for Women’s Studies has Networking and served as cluster and consultancy agency with various organizations like Government bodies, Central and State Universities, Research Institutions, Banks, NGOs and so on.
Prof. K. Manimekalai, Head and Director, Women's Studies, Dean, Faculty of Arts, Alagappa University
I take this opportunity as the right time to thank my esteemed institution for teaching me values of life such as hard work, consistent, potential to face hurdles and most importantly punctuality. Women's Studies, Alagappa University was a great experience with mind blowing exposures. The Institution helped me to develop very positive attitude towards work and also developed leadership quality in me. There were seemingly limitless extracurricular activities which led me to a journey of self discovery. It evolved me into a better person whom I never imagine to become a Vice-Chancellor of a State University in Tamil Nadu. I take pride in thanking my institution.
Dr. P. Veeramani, Assistant Professor, Centre for Women's Studies, Alagappa University
I would like to thank my esteemed institution for moulding and shaping my future. Because, it gave us good exposure and has definitely helped us to move forward in the right direction. The study and the atmosphere from the department has given a thrust to my life and career. The Department of Women's studies gave me in-depth knowledge about the society and moulded me to serve for the empowerment of women.
Dr.S.Poulpunitha, Assistant Professor, Centre for Women's Studies, Alagappa University, Karaikudi.
I am delighted to note that the experience in Women's Studies which has proved to be the beginning of my journey as post graduate student to Assistant Professor in the Centre for Women's Studies. My teachers helped to culture discipline, hard work, dedication in me which enabled to complete my Ph.D.(Women's Studies). It has given me an ideal platform to understand the matters of global interest on women. This has enhanced my learning abilities and has encouraged my inquisitiveness. This experience motivated me to do something extraordinary for the empowerment of women and community as well.
Dr. M. S. Sameem Banu, Computer/Documentation Assistant, Dept. of Women's Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli
The Dept. of Women's Studies of Alagappa University has inculcated in me the spirit of discipline and values which I am great indebted. It has taught me especially how to acclaim self identity, skill to analyze the society with gender lens and structured my thoughts. The study and the ambience from the department has given a thrust to my life and career. My study was accidental to the department, and it was only then that I realized, it was my turning point in my life to choice and career. All the credits go to the faculty members for moulding and shaping my future and for turning me to serve with dignity, integrity and justice. I am very proud being an alumni of DWSAU.
Dr. V. Thirukkani, Research Associate, Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy Gandhigram rural institute
It's an indeed extraordinary experience studying at women's Studies with such knowledgeable faculties, excellent education environment, culture, and all other utilities are just worth to have. Guidance and support of faculty members prepare students for each and every fights of society in terms of grooming, presentation skills, communication skills and management skills. I am glad & thankful to the institution.
Dr. N. Renuka Devi, Asst. Professor, of the PG Department of Banking and Insurance Management Ethiraj College, Chennai.
I would like to thank Alagappa University for being so supportive and helping me to develop my career. I wish this institution goes on doing great stuff and help students achieve their dreams. I credit my success to the department and the experiences it has given me.
Dr. Thiruvalluvan, Technical Officer-B, Department of socio-behavioural Research, National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Madurai-unit, Tamilnadu 625020
The professors are dedicated experts in their fields and share the wealth of their enormous experience, reality and wisdom. They are talented, committed and genuinely caring; their talent for sharing their expertise and experience was a treat. The department clearly go to great lengths to make their students' environment comfortable and well-equipped to focus on learning.
Vijayasangari, Assistant Project Officer, Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.
Department of Women's Studies, Alagappa University helped me to find the areas of personal interest related to women development. My journey could be embarked upon only under the keen guidance and expertise of the experienced faculty at the Department. The balanced learning curve over the two years subsequently became a part and parcel of my daily thought and action process for the empowerment of women under Mahalir Thittam, Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.
Dr. P. Jeyachandran, Correspondent, CSI B.Ed College Pasumalai, Madurai .
I wish to say that dedicated professors; well-equipped libraries, relevant guidance and the teaching curriculum develop my horizon and personality and made me to understand the importance and need of Women's Studies at national and international level.
Dr. Mrs. A. S. Gayathri, Associate Professor in the Department of Commerce, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai.
I am proud today that I was research scholar of the Department of Women's studies, Alagappa University. Well experienced and qualified faculties encouraged and guided through their sound card and systematic methodology. I thank the Department.
A. Vijayalakshmi, Director, ASudar Foundation, Madurai.
I have observed from my experience that the NGO sector welcomes individuals with an social service bend of mind. Proper decision making is not possible unless there is an in-depth knowledge of a particular subject. Department of Women's Studies gave me both- in depth knowledge of theoretical subject and practical knowledge and moulded me to work for the development of the community.
The Department and Centre for Women's Studies has Networking with the following organizations:
The Department of Women's Studies has established with wide network with various agencies such as Government Departments, Non Government Organizations, Universities and Industries. Our students are placed in reputed organizations as per the requirements. Selected placement of our students are given below:
Dr. P. Veeramani Assistant Professor, Centre for Women's Studies, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Dr. S. Poulpunitha Assistant Professor, Centre for Women's Studies, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Ms. Vijayasankari Assistant Project Officer, Capacity Building, Tamil Nadu Women Development Corporation Collectorate , Sivagangai
Ms. Sameem Banu Documentation Assistant, Department of Women's Studies, Bharathidasan University, Trichy
Dr. Thirukani Research Associate, Gandhigram University, Gandhigram
Ms. N. Subulakshmi Research Assistant, Centre for Applied Research Gandhigram University, Gandhigram
Ms. Philipha Project Fellow, Department of Women's Studies, Bharathidasan University, Trichy
Ms. Lakshmi Periyasamy Research Associate, Indian Social Institute, Bangalore
S.Anandhamurugan B.T.Assistant,Government Higher Secondary School, Thiruppathur
Mr.Thiruselvam Counsellor, AC Muthiah Medical Foundation, Sivagangai
Ms.K.Sivasangary Psychiatric Social Worker, Kauvery Medical Centre, Karaikudi
Mr.P.Mahendran H.R. Assistant , TVS, Sundaram, Fasteners Ltd, Autolec – Division, Plant 2, Gummidipoondi – 01, Chennai
Ms.R.Jenifer Female Psychiatric Social Worker, Bala Saranya Rehabilitation Centre, Tharuvai, Thidiyoor Road, Thirunelveli
Mr.D.Manikandan Training Cum Monitoring Officer (TMO), Magic Bus India Foundation, Chrompets, Chennai -44
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