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VOL- 10 ; ISSUE- 3, PUNE RESEARCH An International Journal in English (ISSN 2454-3454) JIF 3.945

10.3 ENGLISH

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VOL- 10 ; ISSUE- 3, PUNE RESEARCH An International Journal in English (ISSN 2454-3454) JIF 3.945

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PUNE RESEARCH  

AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL IN ENGLISH

( ISSN 2454  -  3454  ONLINE ) (JIF 3.945)

 VOLUME 10, ISSUE - 3 ( MAY - JUNE 2024 )

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VOL- 10 ; ISSUE- 3, PUNE RESEARCH An International Journal in English (ISSN 2454-3454) JIF 3.945

10.3.1 ENGLISH

Area of Article : LITERATURE

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GENDER SENSITIZATION: UNDERSTANDING CHALLENGES AND PROMOTING EQUALITY

DR. SUSHMA PILLAI

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Gender sensitization is a crucial aspect of promoting inclusivity and equality in society. This research paper explores the significance of gender sensitization in addressing the challenges faced by individuals of diverse gender identities and advocating for gender equality. By synthesizing existing literature and empirical research, this paper aims to provide insights into the importance, challenges, and strategies for promoting gender sensitization. Gender sensitization plays a vital role in raising awareness about the impact of gender on individuals' experiences, opportunities, and interactions within society. It involves challenging stereotypes, biases, and inequalities to create a more equitable and respectful environment for people of all genders. By fostering empathy, understanding, and respect for diverse gender identities and expressions, gender sensitization contributes to creating a society where everyone can fully participate and thrive. Despite its importance, gender sensitization faces several challenges that hinder its effectiveness and impact. These challenges include resistance to change, lack of awareness, limited resources, and institutional barriers. Addressing these challenges requires targeted strategies and interventions, including education, media engagement, community mobilization, and policy advocacy. Effective gender sensitization initiatives integrate education and training on gender issues into various sectors, including education, workplaces, healthcare, and policymaking. By providing individuals with the knowledge, skills, and tools to challenge gender norms and promote equality, gender sensitization empowers individuals to become agents of change within their communities. 

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VOL- 10 ; ISSUE- 3, PUNE RESEARCH An International Journal in English (ISSN 2454-3454) JIF 3.945

10.3.1 ENGLISH

Area of Article : LITERATURE

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REVISITING ELAINE SHOWALTER’S ‘FEMINIST CRITICISM IN THE WILDERNESS’: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

DR GURJASJEET KAUR

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Elaine Showalter's ‘Feminist Criticism in the Wilderness’, published in 1981, is a seminal essay in the field of Feminist Literary Criticism. It addresses the complexities and challenges of feminist criticism, proposing a more structured approach for understanding and evaluating women's literature. In this essay, Showalter deplores the plight of women writers and feminist criticism in the contemporary patriarchal literary culture. She remarks that feminist criticism is in the wilderness. It is in the quagmire of confusion and neglect. Feminist literary sensibility is groping in the dark. She also says that feminists are most isolated and the least understood.

Keywords: Feminist literary theory and criticism, Four Models, Gyno Criticism, Inclusivity.

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