Gender is this a part of all our lives and an awareness of how it works and shapes our lives is something we all need.

The ideas of ‘womanliness’ or femininity of women -that they are ‘delicate’, ‘good home-makers’, ‘docile’ and ‘timid’,...and the ‘manliness’ or masculinity of men -that they are ‘brave’, ‘ bread-earners’, ‘strong and in control’...are all notions created by society which in turn are responsible for the social status and place, men and women occupy today.

These categories and statuses assigned to men and women are neither just nor equal.

It is thus our collective responsibility to try to bring about a ‘transformation’, a ‘Parivartan’ in this situation. Parivartan offers you a space to reflect on and understand this, to explore what you can do. Do join this forum,

WHAI WE OFFER?

Counseling

One to one talk with a trained person to help you with any problems, concerns, stresses.

Library

An eclectic and growing collection of books and other materials on a gender.

Room

A room of your own to sit, read write and do all your work in peace and quiet

Space

To do whatever creative work you want on anything related to gender.

ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR

Workshops

on gender, sexuality. with trained persons

Film Screenings

I of films dealing with gender issues

Discussions

based on texts and issues to understand our world better

Wall Magazine

a wall-mag where we express our views -through prose, poetry or art

Guest- Speakers

writers. actresses. activists and others to speak to you

Cultural Activities

all forms of cultural expression theatre, art etc. using gender

Interventions

by giving statements or mobilising opinion on various gender related issues (after discussions in the group)