Gender Studies

INTRODUCTION:

Government Fatima Jinnah College, Chunna Mandi is pioneer in colleges of Punjab who introduced gender studies as a subject at graduation and post graduation level. Gender Studies department become functional in 2004 with the efforts of then principal Mrs. Shama Salman Khaliq. Mrs. Musarta Kalanchi served as first head of department. The University of Punjab approved its affiliation in 2005. Since then, it is remarkably flourishing. The department is situated in main building at upper portion. The department was established to create awareness among students of walled city about women status, empowerment and for emphasizing the positive and important role of Women in society. Gender studies also aims to develop equality among genders with anti hostility to each other.

Name of the Degree:

M.Sc Gender Studies Awarded by the University of the Punjab.

Seats available for students: 18

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation (Second division), Interview, Test

Examination Method: Annual Examination System

TEACHING METHODOLOGY:

Audio-video Aids, Lecturer, Presentation, Seminar, Workshop, Participatory Method, Internship, Research, Visiting lecture, Quiz

COURSE OFFERED:

�	Course Name
M.Sc l	Introduction to Gender Studies and Women Movement
	Research Methods I
	Women in Religions� Perspective
	Gender Issues in Psychology and Health
	Status of Women in Law, Media, Political Science
M.Sc II	Women education and Economic Empowerment
	Research Methods II
	Gender and Human Rights
	Gender and Environment
	Women in Business and work
	Violence against Women and counseling of women in distress
	Internship
	Research Thesis

FACULTY:

Name	Designation	Qualification
Mrs. NausratAsif	Head Of Department, Assistant Professor	M.Phill, Pol.Science
Mrs. Farida Gillani	Assistant Professor	M.A Islamic Studies
Ms. Saima Noreen	Lecturer	M.A Women Studies (Gold Medalist) M.A Educational Research and Assessment
Ms. Zarnab Rana	Lecturer	M.A Gender and Development Studies
MS. Basma Husnain	Lecturer	MS Gender Studies, M.A English
Ms. Attiqa Imtiaz	Lecturer	M.A Women Studies

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LIBRARY FACILITY

The library has about 1400 books, encyclopedia, journals, reports, bibliographies and other official documents. The library is maintained; every year fresh books are purchased

LAB FACILITY:

The facility of overhead project, computer and multimedia are provided to students.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

Drama
Lecture
Recreational Trip
Educational Trip

ALUMNI

Graduates are now placed at various administrative positions in NGOs, Media, International Welfare Organizations, Research Organizations, Semi-Government, Private Organizations and Teaching both at the local and national level.