National Conference On Gender Justice In The Corporate Sector: Promoting Inclusion And Equality

The Conference is a joint endeavour of the Centre for Gender Justice Studies, Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur, and the Centre for Business Laws and Taxation, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab. It aims to delve deeply into this intersection, addressing the multifaceted challenges and opportunities that arise from the intersection of gender with business.

The conference will focus on key issues such as closing the gender wage gap, developing inclusive policies for menstruation, maternity, and transgender inclusion, and enhancing representation in leadership roles. Attendees will be participating in diverse discussions on overcoming employment biases, promoting shared parental responsibilities, and leveraging corporate social responsibility (CSR) to drive gender equality. Join us to be at the forefront of shaping gender equity in the business and corporate world.

Call for Papers

Papers for presentation at the National Conference are invited from academicians, practitioners, researchers, scholars and students on the issues related to, but not limited to, the specified themes. The sub-themes are not exhaustive and the researchers are free to write on any topic related to the theme. Authors of selected papers will be allowed to present their papers as per the requirement of the theme during sessions on the days of the seminar in person. Selected full papers will be published in a special volume on the seminar in the form of an edited book with an ISBN number.

Sub-themes

• Gender Bias and Compensation Disparities
• Menstruation, Maternity and Other Healthcare Policies in the Corporate Landscape
• Work-Life Balance: Redefining Family Roles
• Debunking Skill Perception Bias: Access to Professional Development
• Gender Bias in Employment Opportunities: Bias-Free Recruitment and Career Advancement
• Leadership Roles Across Genders: Breaking the Glass Ceiling
• Gender Inequities in Capitalist Structures
• Economic Participation of Women and Transgender Individuals
• Gendered Intellectual Property Rights: Impact on Innovation and Ownership
• Gender and Technology: Bridging the Digital Divide
• Inclusive Corporate Policies: Interplay of Gender and Other Identities in the Corporate World
• CSR Initiatives for Gender Equality: Promoting Inclusive Corporate Responsibility
• Comprehensive Parental Leave: Best Practices for Supporting All Parents
• Creating Safe Work Environments: Policies and Support Systems
• Entrepreneurship and Gender; Trade and Gender
• Inclusive Networking Opportunities: Building Supportive Professional Communities
• Corporate Feminism and Economy
• Gender and Consumer Choices: Market dynamics and preferences
• Gender Dynamics in White Collar Crimes

Note: The above-listed themes are illustrative and the Author(s) are at their discretion to choose any other sub-theme for their paper related to the conference's general theme. The list is merely suggestive and not exhaustive.

Submission Guidelines

The abstract should not exceed 300–350 words and must reach the organiser on or before 25 September 2024. All abstracts must be accompanied by a cover page containing the following details:

1. Name of the Author(s)
2. Sub-Theme (Optional)
3. Email ID
4. Contact Number
5. Postal Address

Note: Co-authorship is permitted to a maximum of 2 authors. All submissions must be the author's original and unpublished work, and should not be under process for publication in any other journal.

Please refer to the Brochure for more details.