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BETWEEN SPACES OF SILENCE AND VIOLENCE RE-CRITIQUING WOMEN'S WRITING IN ENGLISH
It is undoubted to say that the history of India but for a few out-standing examples has a proven fact with indisputable evidence that its society has largely been characterized by hegemony of patriarchal order. Even after more than half a century of independence the idea that India has achieved real freedom especially in social and economic spheres for large sections of women living in rural areas still remains an elusive dream.
The rise of the educated middle-class and the subsequent education of women after independence though have paved the traditional and conservative Indian social order to an egalitarian society there remains a host of persistent unanswered questions as regards to the social emancipation of women and gender equality.
Literature by women is a site or context where woman tries to break the glass ceiling and enter the world of cultural equality and not be relegated to the level of “Second Sex” Literature plays a crucial role not only in probing and studying atrocities perpetuated on women but also in creating awareness and generating viable alternatives and strategies for social order and survival.
The purpose of the seminar is to re-critique women's issues in real life contexts. Recent literature by women centers round class and gender discrimination. This seminar provides a right platform for women professionals to discuss and ponder over several issues concerning them especially in the context of Globalization.
Themes and Sub-Themes
- Women's Movement.
- New Woman consciousness.
- Gyno Criticism.
- Eco - Feminism
- The discourse of female sexuality.
- Gender sensitivity.
- Techno – Savvy women.
- Violence on Women
- Domestic Violence
- Gender discrimination in Politics
- Violence on Woman in Media.
- Women empowerment.
- Women and Law.
- Women and missing millions.
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SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
The Seminar is designed to promote critical debate and invites participation of scholars with stimulating papers. They would in turn be benefited from the insights of the Resource persons at the Seminar. The Seminar proceedings will, in the end, result in the publication of a book to be edited by the Seminar director. The organizing committee reserves the right to publish the papers submitted at the Seminar.
The papers may run into 8-10 pages typed on single side in Times New Roman or Book man old style font using 1.5 spaces on A4 size sheets.
Delegates are requested to e-mail the abstracts of their papers not exceeding 500 words to the Seminar Director by October 15, 2008 . Acceptance of papers will be intimated by October 20th , 2008 through e-mail only.
Full length papers must be submitted to the convener on or before October 30th 2008 . The time available for paper presentation will be 10- 15 minutes. The papers presented at the seminar must be characterized by original approach and have an awareness of contemporary issues and critical theory.
Ms Shasi Deshpande eminent novelist (Bangalore) is expected to deliver the inaugural address of the Seminar.
REGISTRATION
The Registration fee for the seminar is Rs 1000/ - This covers seminar kit, abstracts of Seminar papers, accommodation, and food. Delegates accompanied by spouses/friends have to pay Rs.900/- as Conference Registration fee. The Registration fee for local participants who do not need accommodation, breakfast and supper is Rs 800/- .
The registration fee may be paid by crossed Demand Draft in favour of the Seminar Director, payable at State Bank of India , AU Extension, Andhra University , Visakhapatnam- 530003.
It may kindly be noted that unless registration fee is paid in advance, it is not possible to include the name of the participants in the programme of the seminar. Please send two stamp size latest (color) photographs. Paucity of funds hampers our spirit to pay for your TA /DA.Kindly bear with us. Accepting or rejecting of papers is at the discretion of the Seminar Director
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VENUE
The Seminar will be held in the Department of English, Andhra University , Visakhapatnam , AP, the first university in the country to introduce Indian Writing in English as an academic discipline.
Visakhapatnam is well connected by bus/train/plane to all major cities of India . The University campus is situated adjacent to Bay of Bengal and is about five kilometers from Visakhapatnam Railway Station and 20 kilometers from Visakhapatnam Airport.
WEATHER
Weather in Visakhapatnam will be pleasant. Nights, however, will be fairly cold. Delegates are requested to bring with them light bedding/blankets.
Seminar Dates and important dates to remember
The Seminar is scheduled for: November 25th and 26th 2008
Last date for registration: October 15th 2008
Last Date for submission of abstracts: October15th 2008
Last date for intimation of accepted papers: October 20th 2008
Full length should (compulsorily) be submitted on or before: October 30th 2008
Contact Address:
Prof.S.Prasanna Sree
, Seminar Director,
Department of English, Andhra University , Visakhapatnam – 530 003,
Andhra Pradesh , India
Phone Numbers : 0891-2844339 (Off), 2700400 (Res)
Mobile :09246628841
URL: www.andhrauniversity.info/arts/english/ns silence 2008.html
E-mail:
sree64@rediffmail.com
silence2008@rediffmail.com
sathupati@gmail.com
