ONLINE CERTIFICATE COURSE ON GENDER JUSTICE
(GENDER JUSTICE SYLLABUS)Module 1: Introduction to Gender Justice
- Concept of gender, sex, and sexuality
- Gender roles and socialization
- Gender equality vs. gender equity
- Patriarchy and its impact on society
- Concept of justice from a feminist perspective
- Public Health vs Medical Law
Module 2: Legal and Constitutional Framework
- Constitutional provisions for gender justice in India:
- Articles 14, 15, 16, 21, 39(a), 42, 51(A)(e)
- Directive Principles of State Policy and gender
- International instruments:
- CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women)
- Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Module 3: Women and the Law in India
- Personal Laws and gender justice
- Hindu Law, Muslim Law, Christian and Parsi laws
- Reforms in personal laws (Hindu Succession Act, 2005)
- Criminal law protections for women
- BNS: Sexual offences
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Module 4: Gender and Labour
- Women in the workforce
- Equal pay and employment rights
- Maternity benefits and labour law protections
- Gender discrimination in the workplace
Module 5: Social Issues and Gender Justice
- Violence against women: domestic violence, sexual harassment, trafficking
- Health and reproductive rights
- Education and gender parity
- Media representation and gender stereotyping
Module 6: Contemporary Issues
- LGBTQ+ rights and gender justice
- Gender and technology
- Intersectionality: caste, class, religion, and gender
- Feminist jurisprudence and judicial activism
Module 7: Case Laws and Landmark Judgments
- Important Indian judgments:
- International perspectives:
- Cases under CEDAW, UN Human Rights decisions
Module 8: Policies and Programs
- Government schemes for women empowerment
- National Policy for Empowerment of Women
- Role of NGOs and civil society in promoting gender justice