Gender Sensitization Programme

Kabi Jagadram Roy Government General Degree College

Kabi Jagadram Roy Government General Degree College is committed to guarantee a gender-sensitive campus for students, staff and faculty. The institution endeavours to establish a sensitive and inclusive educational space free from harassment or gender- based discrimination. In its approach to promote gender amity and manage issues related to interaction, relationships in professional space, the college follows the UGC Saksham guidelines [Saksham Guidelines: Measures for Ensuring Safety of Women and Programs for Gender Sensitisation on Campuses’ (UGC 2013)] in letter and spirit. The college has zero tolerance for sexual harassment and follows all the mandatory rules and guidelines rigorously to ensure a harassment and discrimination free campus. It stands committed to take strict action against those indulging in sexual violence or harassment of any kind towards its stakeholders.

The Vishaka judgment of Supreme Court of India and the 2013 Act defines sexual harassment as constituting ‘such unwelcome sexually determined behaviour, whether directly or by implication, such as:

• Physical contact and advances,
• A demand or request for sexual favours,
• Sexually coloured remarks,
• Showing pornography,
• Any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature.

Gender Sensitization Committee recognizes the above definition. Besides the stated indicators, the committee includes the following as well to connote sexual harassment at workplace:

• Indecent and gender-based remarks
• Innuendos and taunts
• Eve-teasing
• Unwelcome sexual overtone or obnoxious telephone calls/chats
• Displaying derogatory pictures, videos and pamphlets
• Jokes causing embarrassment
• Touching or brushing against any body part
• Forcible physical touch or molestation
• Violation of one’s privacy
• Physical confinement against one’s will
• Intimidating someone for sexual favours