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Gender/Women Studies

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Gender/Women Studies

Summary

The field of study recognises that gender, like other markers of caste/class is an important factor to examine socioeconomic, cultural and political issues of our country. This course of study allows one to learn the history of gender studies, how these differences were evolved and how it affects the socio-political economy of our country. This will equip you with requisite skills to do proper planning and make policies for the betterment of the society with issues relating to gender.

Career Opportunities in Gender Studies

  • Government and Community Organizations
    You can work with various government and community setups to work for a common goal/agenda with respect to Gender and societial issues.
  • Arts and Media
    You can work in the field of public relations, and media, where you will be publishing articles/blogs on feminist activism, or you will be indulging in grant writing, advocating and promoting women power through strong channels.
  • Politics and Law
    You can also choose to advocate for social change. You could work with various protective agencies, law firms, social international development organizations, as a person to reform and fight for gender rights and equality. You can take up cases, and create awareness.
  • Educational Sector
    You can work in the field of education and research, where the roles could vary from a lecturer, teacher, activist, to career counsellor.
  • Mental Health Facilities
    You can combine your major of gender studies with a medical field, and expand your job opportunity in the field of mental health care, family care, old age institutions, etc.
  • Non-Profit organizations as a Social activists
    You can work as a Social Activist to bring about changes in our economy with knowledge about gender equality and policies. You can join non-profit organizations operating at an international level which will help you shape your career with global reach.

How to Pursue a Career in Gender Studies

Stream Graduation After Graduation After Post Graduation
Path 1
Clear Class XII with any stream (humanities recommended)Pursue Bachelor’s with one of the major as Gender studies for 3 yearsPursue MA in Gender studies for 2 years.PHD in the area of the specialization.
Path 2
Clear Class XII with any stream (humanities recommended)Pursue BA. In Social work/Political science/history/psychology/Ecnomics, etc for 3 years. Pursue MA in Gender studies for 2 years. PHD in the area of the specialization.
Path 3
Clear Class XII with any streamPursue your bachelors preferably in the field of humanities and sciences (Any field) for 3 years.Pursue MA in Gender studies for 2 years. PHD in the area of the specialization.

Important Facts

  • Most college have eligibility criteria of minimum 50% aggregate marks in Class XII / and some of minimum 60%. Some colleges/universities also have an age limit.
  • This course is available mostly at post graduate level.
  • Many colleges offer Women Studies instead Gender studies, which majorly falls in the same line.

Leading Institutes

Top Gender Studies Institutes in India
College Location Website
Indian Institute of Psychology and Research Bangalore www.iipr.in/
Ambedkar University Delhi www.aud.ac.in/
Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development. Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu www.rgniyd.gov.in/
Tata Institute of Social Sciences Hyderabad. www.tiss.edu/
Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh www.amu.ac.in/
Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli www.bdu.ac.in/
Center of Gender Studies, University of Hyderabad Hyderabad www.uohyd.ac.in/index.php/academics/2011-10-27-18-38-44/centre-for-womens-studies
Top Gender Studies Institutes in the World
Institution Location Website
Williams College Massachusetts, United States. www.williams.edu/
Yale University New Haven, Connecticut www.yale.edu/
Dartmouth College Hanover, New Hampshire, United States. www.home.dartmouth.edu/
University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania, United States. www.upenn.edu/
Harvard University Cambridge www.harvard.edu/

Work Description

  • You would be working with people all the time, be it in the field of media and communication, or any social service, your ability to persuade people and connect with them is paramount.
  • You have to gather information and data, to derive proper analysis of key issues of society.
  • Writing, critical thinking, and good communication skills, are required in any kind of job after this career. Writing and expressing your view, without hurting masses, is a large part of the job.

Pros & Cons of a Career in Gender Studies

Pros
  • Prestige: They generally innovate and improve existing norms, working on various models, creating a change in the society overall. This makes the profession highly demanded and unique, where the work is attached with prestige.
  • Diverse: You can work in variety of setups after a major in Gender studies, and it allows you to project yourself in couple of areas, working towards creating a change or awareness.
  • Networking: This career improves your networking skills, and helps you connect with like-minded educated people.
Cons
  • Job security: Since this career has less entrants, finding the perfect job for yourself could be challenging. Stability is more likely in later years of the career.
  • Salary: The salary prospects are not very high at the start of the career.
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