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St. Aloysius B Ed College conducts district level inter-collegiate seminar

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Mangaluru: St. Aloysius B Ed College, a prestigious institute in the field of teacher education in the city had organised a one-day district level inter-collegiate seminar on the topic “ZERO DISCRIMINATION: A VOICE TO THE VOICELESS” under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Eric Mathias SJ, Director of the College.

Rev. Dr. (Fr) Leo D’ Souza SJ (Director, Laboratory of Applied Biology, St. Aloysius College Autonomous), the chief guest of the programme inaugurated the seminar by lighting the lamp. Addressing the gathering, he said, “Home is where we are first taught about gender roles, by our parents and siblings. Gender discrimination learnt at home impacts children in their early formative years and sets the scene for the way a girl is treated throughout her life.The idea that boys are somehow better and preferable to girls is deeply embedded in most societies. Teachers must change their mind in assigning roles in school on the basis of gender which would help us to create a society of equality.”

Rev. Fr. Dionysius Vaz SJ, Rector, St. Aloysius College Institutions, presided over the programme. In his presidential remarks, he said, “Our society continues to be a subject to discrimination and exploitation in the name of caste, religion, language, colour, geographical location and financial status.” He also lamented over the discrimination shown in society towards HIV infected and affected.

In the first session, eminent social activist Dr. Isabella Xavier (Regent, Dharwad University) spoke on the theme, “Violation of Human Rights.” In her speech she highlighted that human rights are those minimum rights which are compulsorily obtainable by every individual as he or she is a member of human family. “The Constitution of India also guarantees the equality of rights of men and women. However, there are threats for human rights of women in India. A wide gap between theory and practice of human rights can be seen everywhere. Though women have equal rights as compared to men, the condition of women in Indian societies is miserable”, she noted.

Dr. Akkai Padmashali (Transwoman and Founder Ondede, Bangalore) delivered a speech on “Discrimination and Violation faced by Transgenders in India.” She shared her experience as a transwoman and her initiation into transgender community at an early stage of her life. She expressed her sadness over the legal system against transgender in India and her struggles to implement favourable legislations for the benefit of transgenders.Transgenders frequently undergo social rejection and sexual harassment. Her dream is to envision a society which is built on the pillars of gender equality and gender identity. She clarified various doubts of the participants.

Dr. Farita Viegas, Principal, accorded a cordial welcome to the gathering. Anisha and team invoked the blessings. Ashwin introduced the chief guest. Shernaz Viola compered the programme. Students from various colleges of the city took part in the occasion. They expressed it was a wonderful experience to gain knowledge about transgenders and lauded St. Aloysius B Ed College for creating such an opportunity to learn about gender diversity. Jerome D’Souza, Convener, conducted the seminar.

St. Aloysius B Ed College conducts district level inter-collegiate seminar
St. Aloysius B Ed College conducts district level inter-collegiate seminar
St. Aloysius B Ed College conducts district level inter-collegiate seminar
St. Aloysius B Ed College conducts district level inter-collegiate seminar
St. Aloysius B Ed College conducts district level inter-collegiate seminar
St. Aloysius B Ed College conducts district level inter-collegiate seminar
St. Aloysius B Ed College conducts district level inter-collegiate seminar
St. Aloysius B Ed College conducts district level inter-collegiate seminar
St. Aloysius B Ed College conducts district level inter-collegiate seminar
St. Aloysius B Ed College conducts district level inter-collegiate seminar
St. Aloysius B Ed College conducts district level inter-collegiate seminar
St. Aloysius B Ed College conducts district level inter-collegiate seminar
St. Aloysius B Ed College conducts district level inter-collegiate seminar
St. Aloysius B Ed College conducts district level inter-collegiate seminar
St. Aloysius B Ed College conducts district level inter-collegiate seminar

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