The WDC in College was first started in 1985. The Cell has been active since then and has grown to become an important part of the extracurricular activities of the students.

The Cell seeks to create awareness about important issues related to women and provides a forum for discussion and deliberation on a range of issues such as one's body, sexuality and gender. We question patriarchy; discuss women's position in society, fundamentalism, inequality, crime against women and various other issues that affect our daily lives. This not only initiates debate and dialogue but also facilitates the process of breaking away from our class/caste lineages to position ourselves in a broader socio-political context.

This is achieved by way of conducting talks, seminars, presentations, workshops, film festivals and other activities organized by the cell. The cell is equipped with a professional counselor to deal with a student's problems and offer solutions to them.

The WDC has its own collection of feminist literature, which will soon be made accessible to students. Students may feel free to mail us with their suggestions and queries at wdclsr@yahoo.co.in

Coordinators

Ruchika Mohanty

Aparajita Sarkar

Svetha

Tarang Report

1. White Balance: 3 Nov 2006

This was a film making competition. The aim was to encourage amateur student film makers to display their talents.. Students were asked to submit short (4 min.) films on any of the topics viz. 1. Chod Do Aanchal (spoof a music video); 2. Jhappiyan Pappiyan Pale Tum (your take on physical expressions of love); 3. Islamophobia (stereotyping a religion).

Students worked individually or in groups of up to 5 members. 17 entries were received out of which five were short-listed and screened. The film makers were invited to interact with the audience. The winning film 'Ek Tha Ram' was awarded a prize.

2. "You Think": 3 - 8 Nov 2006

The WDC organised a film festival in collaboration with Projekt and VAPP. Award winnig films were screened that explored the central theme "The Arts and Change: should music, theatre and films make your opinion?". The WDC screened the films "Train spotting" and the "Art of Persuasion". We also organised a panel discussion along with Projekt and VAPP.