MNLU Nagpur: Two Days National Seminar On "Gender Justice- Breaking Stereotypes, Discriminations And Prejudices" [15th -16th Oct, 2022]

To achieve an overall development, the marginalized genders must engage socially, economically and politically on a larger level and that i s the most effective manner through which they can carve an equal space for themselves on the stage. In this backdrop, the Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur, is organizing a Two Days National Seminar on ' Gender Justice- Breaking Stereotypes, Discriminations and Prejudices ' .

THEMES AND SUB THEMES

Theme: Gender Justice – Breaking Stereotypes, Discriminations and Prejudices

Sub – Themes

Sub Theme I – Rethinking sex and gender

• Issues of identity and ideals of justice
• Benevolent sexism and gender sensitization
• Social impact of the depiction of gender and sexuality in popular culture
• LGBTQ rights and sexual diversity

Sub Theme II – Gender and Legal Systems

• Third Gender, Marital Rights and Legal Inclusion. Women Emancipation and Indian Judiciary.
• Sex and Gender under Penal Laws.
• Stereotyping, Behavioural Norms and Trans-Inclusive Governance.

Sub Theme III – Gender and Technology

• Gender and Access to Technology
• Women in Media and Artificial Intelligence. Gender Sensitive Issues and Media
• Gender-based Cyber-Violence and Misogynistic Online-Movements.

Sub Theme IV – Gender and Development

• Gender equality, Food Security and Sustainable Development. Effect of International Trade on Gender Inclusion.
• Gender Development and Economic Progress.
• Combating Gender Stereotypes and Sexism in and through Education.

The sub-themes are not exhaustive. Papers on any of the related sub- themes are also welcome.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Abstract : The abstract should not exceed 300 – 350 words and must reach the organiser on or before 15th September 2022 accompanied by a cover page stating the following:

• Theme and Sub- theme Title of the paper
• Name of the Author( s) E- mail address
• Postal address and Contact Number

Only the selected abstracts will be permitted for presentation.

Full Paper Submission: The following guidelines should be followed:

• The word limit of the paper shall be 3000 - 4000 words ( exclusive of footnotes).
• The font style of the paper should be Times New Roman with font size being 12 for the main text and 10 for the footnotes.
• The line spacing for the main text and footnotes should be 1 . 5 and 1 respectively. ( Endnotes are not permitted).
• One 1 " should be maintained on all four s ides of the pages. Citation Style: Bluebook, 20th edition.
• The Fi le Name should be in the format given. Example- Name of Author + Title of paper.
• The abstract and full paper has to be submitted in . doc/. pdf format.
• Plagiarism declaration statement in the e- mail ( The Plagiarism limit is 10 %).

The full paper must be emailed to cgjs@nlunagpur.ac. in with the subject as " SUBMISSION OF FULL PAPER" on or before 10th October 2022 .

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Abstract selection would be intimated through email. After the selection of the Abstract, the participants are required to pay the requisite fees for registration and email the receipt of the payment to cgjs@nlunagpur.ac.in.

Fee payment for registration can be done through the link provided below.

LINK FOR FEE PAYMENT: https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm

The last date for payment of registration fee is on or before 20 September 2022 .

Registration Fee

Students & Research Scholars :
Single Authorship – Rs. 800
Co- Authorship – Rs. 1 , 500

Academicians & Professionals

Single Authorship – Rs. 1 , 000

Co- Authorship - Rs. 1 , 800

AWARDS

One paper from each theme will be given the BEST PAPER Award Certificate. The Best paper will be selected from amongst the papers which are received well within the specified deadline for submission of full paper, and has adhered to all the rules related to formatting and has paid the requisite seminar registration fee.

Selected papers under each theme will be published in the proposed book carrying ISBN number.