Dimapur, June 2 (MExN): The Department of Political Science, ICFAI University Nagaland organised a function on June 2 to release the book titled “Gender and Politics in India: Experiences from the North-East.” The book is edited by Kaini Lokho, Head of the department of Political Science.
Prof. C.P Alexander, Vice-Chancellor, expressed joy in releasing the book and said that it has come at the right time when debate on gender is becoming a very important issue in the State. He opined that the scenario of women’s status in the North-East is much better than that of other parts of the country, but there are certain gaps that need to be addressed very carefully. He pointed out that the book gives out valuable information on gender sensitivity, and that the book can give a good reading to the students of politics, culture, and literature and so on.
Kaini Lokho said that debates on gender is not a new thing in the North-East, but has been overshadowed by discussions on nationalism, peace and conflict, etc. But, discussion on gender has taken a new turn with the events that has ensued with regard to the question of reservation in local bodies.
A press release from the University informed that the book brings together various scholars from different institutions and academic orientation which has attempted to discuss on how gender sensitisation should be disseminated at various levels of the society and different social institutions.
