Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) is organizing a two day national seminar on “Fostering Gender Justice: An Assessment of Challenges and Strategies” and is inviting registration for the same.
About RGNUL
The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006).
The Act incorporated a University of Law of national stature in Punjab, to fulfil the need for a Centre of Excellence in legal education in the modern era of globalization and liberalization. The University acquired approval of the Bar Council of India (BCI) in July 2006.
About the Seminar
Gender inequality has been the most pervasive form of inequality across theglobe. Socially constructed norms have led to wide-scale discrimination and even expulsion of vulnerable gender, including women, non-binary and trans people, from social, cultural, and economic life. In this backdrop, RGNUL is organizing the two-day National Seminar on Fostering Gender Justice: An Assessment of Challenges and Strategies.
Themes
- Sex and Gender: Conceptual, Legal and Sociological Perspectives
- Legal Pluralism and Gender Justice
- Constitutional Edifice of Gender Justice: An Assessment
- Crimes against Vulnerable Gender
- Gender and Victimization at the Workplace, Home, and Society
- Gender and Human Rights Discourse
- Gender and Property Rights
- Gender Justice and Reproductive Choices
- Gender Justice in Academia
- Gender Notions in Judicial Decisions
- Globalization and Gender Justice
- Disasters and Gender Justice
- Transformative Gender Justice
- Developments in Science and Technology and Gender
The broad list of sub-themes given above is illustrative and not exhaustive. Papers on other related themes are welcome.
Submission Guidelines
- The research papers should pertain to any of the sub-themes of the conference.
- Participants shall be required to submit an abstract of around 350 words on or before 31st August 2023
- The abstract shall also contain, the name of the author/authors, email Id of the author/s contact number, and designation.
- Acceptance of abstracts shall be communicated separately. The payment link shall be shared separately if the abstract is selected.
- The full paper shall not exceed 7500 words.
- The citation shall be strictly in accordance with Bluebook (20th Edition)
- University may publish selected papers. Selection of papers for publication shall be the exclusive discretion of the University.
Formatting Guidelines
It shall be typed in Times New Roman, Font Size 12 on A4 size paper on any of the sub-themes of the conference with a 1” margin on all sides with 1.5 line spacing using MS Word.
How to Submit?
Abstracts and papers shall be required to be emailed at seminar@rgnul.ac.in
Payment Details
Early Bird Registration (upto Sep 15):
- Academicians and Professionals: INR 1000+GST, Co-author INR 500+GST
- Students and Researchers: INR 500+GST (Co-author INR 250+GST)
- Conference Participation Fee: INR 500
After Sep 15:
- Academicians and Professionals: INR 1250+GST, Co-author INR 500+GST
- Students and Researchers: INR 750+GST (Co-author INR 250+GST)
- Conference Participation Fee: INR 500
Important dates
- Abstract/Proposal Submission: 31st August, 2023
- Acceptance/Rejection Notification: 10th September 2023
- Last Date of Registration: 15th October 2023
- Full Paper Submission: 30th September 2023.
Location
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, Bhadson Road, Village Sidhuwal, Patiala
Contact Information
In case of any query, please contact: seminar@rgnul.ac.in or call 0175-2391600-02
Source: Lawctopus
