Two- Day Online National Seminar:
November 30, 2024Two- Day Online National Seminar: "Voices (Un)Heard: Gender, Oppression, and Empowerment in Literature and Society" - organised by PG Department of English. The National Seminar featured four distinguished keynote speakers who addressed diverse aspects of gender, oppression, and empowerment in literature and society.
Nithya Kothenmaril: A Doctoral Candidate at the School of Law and Government, explored "Exploring Dalit Women's Voices in Malayalam Literature." This presentation likely examined the unique experiences and challenges faced by Dalit women and their representation in Malayalam literature.
Dr. Priya K. Nair: An Assistant Professor in the Department of English at St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), presented on "New Dimensions in Feminist Studies." This keynote likely discussed contemporary developments and trends in feminist theory and literary criticism.
Dr. Ria Basu: An Assistant Professor at Amity Institute of English Studies and Research, Amity University Patna, spoke on "Body Politics: Women Identity & Agency." This presentation likely addressed the complex relationship between the female body, identity, and agency, potentially exploring themes of representation, control, and empowerment.
Dr. Aparna Nandakumar: An Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Providence Women's College, Kozhikode, delivered a keynote on "K-pop Fandom, Digital Labour and the Gendered Intimacies of the Precarious Present." This address likely analyzed the intersection of gender, digital platforms, and popular culture, focusing on the dynamics of K-pop fandom and its implications for labor and intimacy in the contemporary world.