Two Days

Interdisciplinary International Conference

on

New Trends in
Humanities, Gender and Cultural Studies

Organized by

Department of English, SNDT College of Arts and SCB

College of Commerce and Science for Women, Mumbai400020

in collaboration with
M.G.E. & W. Societys

Centre for Humanities & Cultural Studies, Kalyan (W)

Date:4th & 5th March 2015

Venue: Patkar Hall, SNDT University Mumbai.

Concept Note
Concept Note
As we strive to create a more civil public discourse, a more adaptable and creative workforce,
and a more secure nation, the humanities and social sciences are the heart of the matter, the
keeper of the republica source of national memory and civic vigor, cultural understanding and
communication, individual fulfillment and the ideals we hold in common. They are critical to a
democratic society and they require our support.
-American Academy of Arts & Sciences
The academic discipline called humanities studies human culture and brings ancient and
modern languages, literatures, philosophy, religions, and visual and performing arts such as
music and theatre in its fold.
French philosopher Simone de Beauvoir said: "One is not born a woman, one becomes one".
This view proposes that in gender studies, the term "gender" should be used to refer to the
social and cultural constructions of masculinities and femininities, not to the state of being
male or female in its entirety. Gender studies is a field of interdisciplinary study and academic
field devoted to gender identity and gendered representation as central categories of analysis.
This field includes women's studies (concerning women, feminism, gender, and politics),
men's studies, and LGBT studies. Sometimes, a gender study is offered together with study of
sexuality. These disciplines study gender and sexuality in the fields of literature, language,
history, political science, sociology, anthropology, cinema, media studies. Gender is an
important area of study in many disciplines, such as literary theory, drama studies, film theory,
performance theory, contemporary art history, anthropology, sociology, sociolinguistics and
psychology
Cultural Studies is focused upon the political dynamics of contemporary culture and its
historical foundations, conflicts and defining traits. Social phenomena such as ideology, class
structures, national formations, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, generation, and so forth are
considered in this discipline, rather than merely cultures or cultural practices. Cultural studies
view cultures not as fixed, bounded, stable and discrete entities, but rather as constantly
interacting and changing sets of practices and processes. Cultural studies seeks to understand
how meaning is generated, disseminated, contested, bound up with systems of power and
control, and produced from the social, political and economic spheres within a particular social
formation or conjuncture.
The Interdisciplinary International Conference renders a humble platform for the above
discussed areas pertaining to Humanities, Gender and Cultural Studies.
Following Resource Persons will address the Plenary Sessions

Assanga Peter Herman ( Tanzania)

Karen Doff (USA)
R.T.Thomas (UK)
Dr. Z. N. Patil (Hyderabad)
Dr. Mebal Fernades ( Aurangabad)
Dr. Mala Pandurang (Mumbai)
Professor R. Raj Rao (Pune)
Adv. Balaji B. Lakhmane (Mumbai)

Aju Mukhopadhyay (Pondicherry)

The broad areas to be covered by the Conference include:

Languages and Literatures

Literary & critical theories
Creative writing and Translation
Social studies
International Relations
Gender Studies
Law, Religion, Philosophy and Anthropology
Music, Visual Art, Theatre and Film and Media Studies
Nation, Race, Class and Ethnic Studies

About the College

S.N.D.T.College of Arts & S.C.B.College of Commerce & Science for Women, the first conducted
college of S.N.D.T Womens University in Mumbai, was started on 8th June, 1931.Sanskrita Stree
Parashakti (An Enlightened Women is a source of Infinite Strength) is the motto of the college.
Empowerment of women through education is its mission. The college which started with the enrollment
of only four students became a full-fledged college offering subjects - like Social Sciences, Arts, Fine Art,
Education, Nursing, Home Science and, Post Graduate Departments. Later, the Post Graduate
departments of Education, Nursing and Home Science became independent colleges. Today the college
offers of B.A degree in 5 languages, 6 Social Science subjects, Bachelors in Visual Art and Music. It has
B.Com. and B.Sc.IT degrees, three vocational courses, three certificate courses and four enrichment
courses. It also has a junior college with Arts & commerce faculties. The medium of instructions are
English, Gujarati, and Marathi. The college is equipped with modern amenities to promote the best in
higher education.
The college has easy access from both Churchgate Railway Station on the western side and C.S.T. on the
central railway side.
About the Centre
Center for Humanities & Cultural Studies is a brilliant offshoot of the Mahatma Gandhi Education &
Welfare Society which is established in June 2014 with the mission to contribute to the education and
welfare of the society to empower individuals for the better future. The goals of the society are to work in
the field of education, , culture, religion, science and technology and everything allied to the human life,
to establish reference libraries, organize book exhibition, arrange literary lectures, so as to develop the
literary aspect of the people and also encourage the aspiring artists and writers, to hold meetings,
seminars, conferences, survey, camp, educational excursions, etc. in India and / or abroad with a view of
creating awareness among the people and to act as an agency for implementation of the various
educational, welfare and a schemes allied promoted by the State and Central Government.
The Center for Humanities & Cultural Studies has been established as a manifestaion of the above cited
objectives of the society. The present International Conference on New Trends in Humanities, Gender

and Cultural Studies is the maiden attempt of the centre to humbly furnish a floor for the academic
dialogue in the field of Humanities, Gender and Cultural Studies.
About Mumbai
Mumbai is a major metropolitan city known as the business capital of India. The city has the largest and
the busiest port handling India's foreign trade and a major International airport. India's largest Stock
Exchange which ranks as the third largest in the world is situated in Mumbai. Bollywood, the biggest
Indian film industry which churns out hundreds of Hindi block-busters every year, draws a number of
youths with tinsel dreams to Mumbai. It is a melting pot where people belonging to different cultures
throng to realize their dreams.
Most of the year, Mumbai's climate is warm and humid. Between November and February, the skies are
clear,and the temperature is cooler. From March the temperature becomes warm and humid till mid June,
How to Reach
Mumbai is reachable through several flights. Mumbai's international terminal is the Sahar International
Airport, renamed as Chatrapati Sivaji International Airport. Located 30 km from centre of the city,
Nariman Point and 4 km from the domestic terminal of Santa Cruz, this airport operates 24X7. Most of
the international flights ply from here and connect it with various national and international destinations
Railways are said to be the lifeline of Mumbai. Super-fast trains and passenger trains connect the city
with all prominent towns of India. Major railway Junctions in Mumbai are Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus ,
Mumbai Central , Dadar, Bandra and Kurla.
The fine roads of this city connect you to all big and small towns and tourist centres in the state of
Maharashtra- Pune (163 km), Aurangabad (392 km), Nashik (184 km), Mahabaleshwar (239 km) and to
the towns and cities of the neighbouring states- Goa - Panaji (597 km), Gujarat - Ahmadabad (545 km)
and Vadodara (432 km) and Andhra Pradesh.
Places of Interest.
Elephanta Caves-rock sculptures dedicated to Shiva, Hanging gardens-Malabar Hill, Gateway of
India -commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India. Taj Mahal Hotel-the
landmark hotel close to the Gateway of India, Flora Fountain Known as Fountain area which is a
prominent hub for commercial activity of Bombay. Marine Drive Chowpatty-city's most famous
beach, Rajabai Clock Tower- Similar to the Big Ben of London that Chimes every 15 minutes,
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (Prince of Wales Museum)- wonderful
example of Indo-saracenic architecture, Jehangir Art Gallery, Manibhavan (Gandhi Memorial) ,
Taraporewala Aquarium exotic collection of marine and fresh water life. Mumbadevi . St.
Thomas Cathedral, near Flora fountain, Jumma Masjid-Kalbadevi, Tower of Silence-where the
Parsis practice their burial custom of leaving bodies out in the open to be devoured by vultures.
Kenesseth Ellyahoo Synagogue built in 1884 by Jacob Elias Sassoon and his brother Albert in
memory of their father Eliyahoo Sassoon. Colaba Causeway-oft-frequented by tourists for shopping,
Asiatic Library& David Sassoon Library -hub for the knowledge in Asian Studies, Cafe
Leopold-landmark caf badly damaged in the 26/11 terrorist attack.

Accommodation and Local Hospitality:

The city has good number of hotels with accommodation facilities to suit every budget. The registered
participants are suggested to contact the hotels and get their accommodation booked. However, in case of
any inconvenience, conference committee can assist on your prior request. Apart from the hotels,
accommodation can be provided to the participants on share basis at moderate rates. Participant should
communicate their requirement of the same well in time (before 20th February,2015).
Call for Paper
Unpublished papers are invited from academicians, consultants, Government and Non-Government
agencies, etc. Papers should be sent to intl.conference01@gmail.com on /or before February 15th, 2015
with the following editing requirements.

Paper should be submitted along with registration form with prescribed fees.
Papers in English should be typed in MS Word, Times New Roman, Font size 12, spacing singleMargin of 1 inch on all four sides
A short bio note of contributor(s) indicating name, institution, postal address, contact no. and
email has to be added below the tile of the paper.

Selected papers will be included in the proceedings to be published in book form with ISBN
in due time.
Registration Fee:
Early Bird (till 15 Feb
2015)
INR 2000/INR 1500/USD 100

Category
Participants from Academics Institutions
UG/PG students and research scholars
Delegates from abroad

Late (After 15 Feb

2014
INR 2500/INR 1800/USD 100

(Students & Research scholars are required to produces Identity Proof)

Registration fee covers the conference kit, breakfast, lunch, tea/coffee etc.
Registration fee can be deposited directly in the following Bank Account. Participant should send the
scanned copy of bank deposit slip along with registration form on given email address.
Bank Name
Canara Bank
(Branch: New Marine Lines, Mumbai)

Account Name
Centre for Humanities &
Cultural Studies

Account Number

IFSC code

1389101071921

CNRB0001389

Offline users can send their registration form along with a Demand Draft drawn in favour of Centre for

Humanities & Cultural Studies payable at Canara Bank, New Marine Lines Branch, Mumbai.
For Contact:
Delegates may email their queries to: intl.conference01@gmail.com
or call on the following numbers:

09371828156 (Pandurang Barkale),

09730721393 (Dr Kalyan Gangarde)

Chief Patron
Director-Principal Dr.B.B Pradhan
Advisory Committee
Dr.B.B Pradhan
Dr Vibhuti Patel
Dr Wamanrao N. Salve
Dr S.R.Nagori (Lakhotiya)
Dr Sujatha Rao
Dr Sudhir Nikam
Dr Madhavi Nikam
Dr R.T.Bedre

Principal Dr.B.B Pradhan

Director

Dr Kalyan Gangarde
Convenor

Dr Ajay Tengse
Dr Mahendra Shinde
Dr Arvind M. Nawale
Dr Rajendra Gonarkar
Dr Arbindkumar Chaudhari
Dr Sadhana Agarwal
Dr M.Amalraj
Dr Santoshkumar Behra
Dr Ghanshyam Asudani

Prof. Pandurang Barkale

Organizing Secretary