The principle of gender equality is enshrined in Indian constitution in preamble, fundamental rights, fundamental duties and directive principles. Gender equality is the state of equal access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender, including economic participation and decision-making; and the state of valuing different behaviours, aspirations and needs equally, regardless of gender. The UNICEF (2017) says gender equality “means that women and men, and girls and boys, enjoy the same rights, resources, opportunities and protections. It does not require that girls and boys, or women and men, be the same, or that they be treated exactly alike.” Gender equality, equality between men, women and transgender does not mean that they have to become the same, but that their rights, responsibilities and opportunities will not depend on whether they were born male or female. Gender equity means fairness of treatment to all genders according to their respective needs.
A Gender Audit is an assessment process by which the gender equality state-of-art at an organization is analysed and the main gender biases are identified. Broadly, the concept of gender audit is defined as a tool to assess and check the institutionalisation of gender equality into organisations, including in their policies, programmes, projects and/or provision of services, structures, proceedings and budgets.
Objectives of Gender Audit
- To find out the areas where gender inequality or/and gender balance exists and the factors behind the gender inequality or/and gender balance.
- To identify the probable reason for gender inequality and to take effective measures for the safety and security of all genders.
- To advise ways to bridge the gender gap, if perceives any and suggest measures.
- To establish good gender balance in decision-making processes in all areas of the college activities.
- To Foster gender equality in all aspects of college community.
- To see the work and capacity for prevention of sexual harassment at the college.
- To ensure an accessible, active, unbiased and confidential Grievance Redressal Cell
- To develop and enhance the self-confidence and self-esteem of girl students, women faculty and staff in the college.
- To organize overall personality development programs that will develop confidence in the members of the institution.
Gender Audit Report 2019-2023