TEQIP II Sponsored The Department has a well equipped language About the Institution laboratory. It offers vibrant atmosphere to scholars to National Conference on nurture the spirit of scientific inquiry and to pursue Bharathidasan Institute of Technology, research. The active field of research includes African st Anna University is established by the Government of Status of Women in the 21 Century American Literature, Comparative literature, ELT and Tamil Nadu at Tiruchirappalli with a view to impart etc. quality student centred technical education to produce 6th & 7th SEPTEMBER 2014 proven technocrats and to strive hard for continuous About Tiruchirappalli development and improvement in learning, research and developmental activities. The institute also works Tiruchirappalli is known as Rock Fort city. with rich towards fostering partnerships with Academic and cultural heritage and home to many reputed educational Industrial experts to provide quality education and institutions like Bharathidasan University, Seethalakshmi Ramaswamy College, Holy Cross opportunities for entrepreneurial development by providing hands-on training. College, St.Joseph’s College, and National Institute of Technology. In addition to this, it has many spiritual Bharathidasan Institute of Technology has carved a places like Srirangam , Thiruvanaikaval, Samayapuram, niche for itself in providing technical education in the and Rockfort temple and many. More important, the disciplines that are rare of their kind in our country. weather of Tiruchirappalli is always hot, excepting a Aiming at excellence, the institute offers PG and few rare occasions and cotton dresses are most Research programmes in Nanoscience and Technology preferable here. Organized by and UG/PG programmes in Biotechnology, Abstract of the Conference Pharmaceutical Technology, Petrochemical Technology, Information Technology, Automobile Engineering, Over the years women have come a long way for their Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication development in terms of education, career choice, health care, and chance to assert themselves and be heard. Still Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and the contribution of women to the development of the Civil Engineering and produces competent Engineers society is either not recognized or is underestimated. and Technologists. More often than not women do not have decision- making power of their own. Even for the career women DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH About the Department The Department of English was established in 2007. It is it is very difficult to achieve work life balance and rise BHARATHIDASAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY supported by a committed team of professors who aim at to leadership positions even if we have gender inclusive ANNA UNIVERSITY maintaining its standards of academic excellence over policies and practices. For rural women even the access TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 620 024 the years. It provides excellent training to the to good health care, hygiene, and education is denied and their contribution to the economic growth of the Engineering students to develop their proficiency in English. To meet the present demands of the liberalized nation by their labour never acknowledged. It is time, we analyze the status of women, their potential and global economy, communication skills and soft skills are also imparted to B.E/ B.Tech, M.C.A and M.B.A measures, to provide the same dignity and respect that students to enable them to excel in their chosen fields. men in the society. Objective TEQIP II Sponsored Advisory Committee Members The proposed two days National Conference Dr. S. Muttan, Dean-Regional Office, BIT Campus- during 6 th to 7 th September, 2014 on Status of Two days National Conference on st Trichy. Women in the 21 st Century is for faculty members, Status of Women in the 21 Century Research scholars and students and members of Dr. S. Nalini, Associate Professor & Head, Corporate and Industries, with the following Organizing Committee Dept. of English, Govt.Arts College, Coimbatore. objectives: Dr.K.Hemalatha, Former Director, Centre for Chief Patron 1. To make everyone aware of the potential of Empowerment of Women, Anna University, Chennai. women. Dr. M. RAJARAM Vice Chancellor Dr. Rita John, Professor, Dept. of Theoretical Physics, 2. To erase the gender bias University of Madras, Chennai. Anna University 3. To explore and suggest strategies of women’s Dr..M.Jayamala, Assistant Professor and Coordinator- issues. Patron Women Studies Centre, P.S.G.R.Krishnammal College Dr. S. GANESAN 4. To break the glass ceiling. for Women, Coimbatore. Registrar (i/c) 5. To provide a platform for networking of women Dr.J.O. Jeryda Gnanajane Eljo, Assistant Professor, Anna University empowerment. Dept. of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Outcome Chair Khajamalai Campus, Tiruchirappalli. The budding feminists and activists of women Dr. T. SEKAR Committee Members empowerment to understand the real scenario and Dean i/c of the Regional Office situation from the prevailing real life situation and this Dr. R. Nandhini , Asst. Prof, Dept. of English, AU: C, BIT-T. Anna University: Chennai, BIT Campus-Tiruchirappalli conference is a shot in the arm in motivating everyone, Ms. D. Elizabeth, Visiting Faculty, Dept. of English, irrespective of the genders to know the importance and Dr. T. SENTHIL KUMAR AU: C, BIT-T. value of women. Dean i/c Mr. R. Shamugavel, Teaching Fellow, Dept. of English, Anna University: Chennai, BIT Campus-Tiruchirappalli AU: C, BIT-T. Topics to be covered Co-Chair Dr. K. Rukmani, Prof & Head, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Work place gender related barriers and ways Dr. N. CHITRA Technology, AU: C, BIT-T. to overcome these barriers Asst. Prof & Head i/c, AU: C, BIT-T. Dr. P. Seethalakshmi, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Electronics and Challenges and strategies for women Communication Engineering, AU: C, BIT-T. empowerment Conference Coordinators Women and entrepreneurship Dr. E. Shunmugapriya, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Importance of womanism Mrs. K. RENUKA Dr. (Ms). R. KRISHNAVENI Technology, AU: C, BIT-T. Womanism vs feminism Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Women as agents of change Ms. V. Priyadharshini, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Computer Science Dept. of English Dept. of English Feminism in the third world and Engineering, AU: C, BIT-T. AU: C, BIT-T. AU: C, BIT-T. (All topics related to the theme of the Mrs. S. Geetha, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Master of Computer conference will also be accepted) Applications, AU: C, BIT-T. Guidelines for Submission Dates to Remember TEQIP II Sponsored Academicians, students, research scholars, Last date for abstract submission: 12 th August, 2014 National Conference on communication experts from the industry are th The selected papers will be intimated on 16 August, 2014 Status of Women in the 21 st Century encouraged to submit full papers/case studies of their Last date for submission of full paper : 20 th August, 2014 current research. Department of English th Last date for registration: 22 August, 2014 Bharathidasan Institute of Technology • Each research paper study must clearly address Registration fees for participants as follows Anna University, Tiruchirappalli – 620 024 6th & 7th SEPTEMBER 2014 one of the topics given under the conference A) Students, Research Scholar- Rs. 750/- Registration Form B) Faculty Member- Rs. 1,000/- Name (In Block letters): .................................................. area of focus C) Industralist – Rs. 1,500/- Designation:...................................................................... • Author(s) related information – name, affiliation The payment should be made by DD drawn in favour of Department:..................................................................... “Head of the Department, Department of English, and contact details should be mentioned clearly BIT Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli” Address:............................................................................. payable at Tiruchirappalli. • The manuscript must be in MS Word format ........................................................................................... Selection Criteria ................................................................. • The length of the paper including the references The participants will be selected on first come first serve Pin: ....................... basis and the selected papers will be published with should be between 3000 to 3500 words Email:................................................................................ ISBN. • Font: Times New Roman 12 Mobile No:...................................................................... Accommodation Payment details • Double space the main text of the document Participants have to make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation. D.D. No. & Date:........................................ • List the references in the alphabetical order at Amount :........................................ For enquiries please contact the end of paper Bank/Branch :........................................ Mrs. K. RENUKA / Dr. (Ms). R. KRISHNAVENI • In case of acceptance of the manuscript, one of Assistant Professors, Dept of English Bharathidasan Institute of Technology, Declaration the authors must available to present the paper Anna University, Tiruchirappalli – 620 024. I……………………………………….. agree to abide Phone: 0431-240-7964 by the rules and regulation governing the Conference. The information provided herewith is true to the best of at the conference Mobile: 9442220673 / 9842686518 my knowledge. E Mail: [email protected] / • Please e-mail your formatted manuscript to [email protected] / [email protected] Place: [email protected] Date: Signature of the participant .