Seminar on Interplay of Women, Law and Society | School of Law, Vel Tech Chennai
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, is organising the National Seminar on Women, Society, and Law – Issues and Challenges. Scroll for more details!
The Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology Avadi, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India is proud to announce the Two Day National Seminar on “Women, Society, and Law – Issues and Challenges”.
About the University
Vel Tech is well-known for its renowned educational practices, which have been recognized and endowed with several awards. The founders of the Institution, Col. Prof. Vel. Dr. R. Rangarajan Chancellor & Founder President, and Dr. Sagunthala Rangarajan Foundress President believe in Education for All despite their financial means that will promote and uplift society.
About the School of Law
Vel Tech School of Law was established with the objective of developing a new generation of legal professionals through the comprehensive and contemporary body of knowledge integrating law with other social sciences. School of Law is committed to shaping a new cadre of legal professionals to reach out the society as eminent & highly talented professionals for eradicating the violations & safeguarding human rights.
The main objective of the school of law is to provide an intellectually enhancing, and innovation-based learning interaction platform for students as well as faculties. To create and maintain a lively research environment to promote effective research and concerted work with local, regional, and international communities.
About the Seminar
The seminar aims to bring together experts and participants from various fields to discuss the legal and social issues faced by women in different contexts. The seminar is inspired by Dr. Ambedkar’s words on the progress of women and the need to revisit the existing legal framework to address the diverse needs and challenges of different groups of women.
Themes
- Historical Evolution of Women’s Rights Movements
- Legal Approaches to Combating Gender-Based Violence
- Women’s Socio-Economic Empowerment through Legal Reforms
- Women’s Health, Reproductive Rights, and Legal Imperatives
- Women in the Workplace: Equal Opportunities and Challenges
- Legal Perspectives on Cultural and Social Norms
- Technology, Digital Space, and Ensuring Cyber-Safety for Women
- Women in Political and Decision-Making Roles
- Land Ownership and Property Rights for Women
- Legal Approaches to Combating Human Tracking and Modern Slavery
- Gender-Responsive Criminal Justice Systems
- Legal Challenges for LGBTQ+ Women
- Legal Dimensions of Gender-Based Hate Speech
- Women’s Rights in Conflict and Post-Conflict Zones
- Access to Justice: Overcoming Barriers and Ensuring Equality
Note: These Themes are not exhaustive; Authors are open to working on any topic related to the above-mentioned theme.
Eligibility
Faculty Members, Advocates, Legal Professionals, Research scholars, Students, social workers and other academic aspirants
Venue
School of Law, Vel Tech University, Avadi.
Submission Procedure
Interested applicants may register through the following registration link mentioned below to submit an abstract of not more than 300 words.
Note
- Each additional author should pay Rs. 250 and more than one additional author is not permitted. Each participant will be provided with a seminar kit. A refund of the fee will not be entertained under any circumstances. Selected papers will be published in peer-reviewed journals with ISSN by paying an additional fee.
- The participants are requested to make their own arrangements for travel. Accommodation will be arranged based on request and availability. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for the registered participants.
Registration Fee
- Faculty Members/Advocates: INR 750
- Research Scholars: INR 500
- Students: INR 300
Important Dates
- Registration and Abstract Submission Deadline: October 25, 2023
- Confirmation of Abstract: October 26, 2023
- Last Date for Full Paper: November 05, 2023
- Seminar Date: November 10-11, 2023
Downloads
Brochure: [Click here to view]
Contact
Email: ragupathis@veltech.edu.in.
S. Ragupathi [Assistant Professor]
- Ph: +91-98844 54407
Important Links
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