Publications

  Research Publications

Published Books, Course Material & Training Manual  

  • Forthcoming Book titled, Challenges and Strategies of Gender Inclusion in India, Co-Editor, Aakar Publications New Delhi, 2020.
  • Working on a Book titled, Women in Indian Print and Visual Media: A Feminist Analysis, in Co-authorship.
  • Seher-A New Dawn Breaks, in co-authorship, published by IFES, 2016, launched at Indian International Centre on 20 Oct 2016 by S.Y. Qureshi, Former Chief Election Commissioner of India. This book is a collection of learning of women centric programming and positive change.
  • Waiting for the New Dawn–Muslim women’s perceptions of Muslim personal law and its practices, published by Indian Social Institute, New Delhi, May 2003. This is the publication of empirical research findings. Women respondents covered under the sample of the surveyed areas have expressed their views on the various aspects of Muslim Personal law, i.e., property rights, maintenance rights, mehr, divorce, polygamy etc. These women want the positive changes in the implementation of the personal law provisions, which are gender just.
  • Socio-Economic Position of East African Rural Women – published by Authors Press, Delhi, 2004. This study seeks to have an account of the contribution made by the women in East African society over a span of time in order to ascertain their position at present. It is interesting to note that these women as farmers have contributed tremendously to the development process of their respective government but unfortunately the policy makers ignore them.
  • Changing Patterns of Relationship between Indian and African Communities in East Africa– published by Academic Excellence, Delhi, 2006. This study tries to analyse the patterns of relationship between Indian and African communities in East Africa along with the social, economic and political background of various periods.
  • Designed Course Material on Muslim Women’s Rights, 2008, which was taught in 14 schools/madrasas of Karnataka and Rajasthan.

  Research Papers

  • “Revisiting Jasmine Revolution: Gains and Losses for Women”. 7th January 2021, International Journal of Social and Allied Research, Peer Reviewed, Index Copernicus Journal Id: 40864. (paper accepted by the publisher)
  • “Community Oriented Policing and Citizens’ Right to Violence Free Lives”, Indian Police Journal, paper submitted in March 2021. Journal listed in UGC Care List.
  • “Role of Community Policing in Crime Prevention against Children, Women and Senior Citizens”, Indian Police Journal, Vo.65, No.3, July –Sept Issue 2018, pp-58-71. ISSN: 0537-2429
  • http://bprd.nic.in/WriteReadData/CMS/July-sept.%202018%20issue.1pdf.pdf UGC Care List
  • “Empowerment and Inclusion of Muslims in Indian Democratic Governance Structures and Processes: Strategies, Approaches and Models, Indian Journal of Secularism, Vol.21, No.1, April-June 2017, p 32-46. (ISSN 2277-5501)UGC Approved Journal

 Chapter in Edited Book

  • “Gender Equity and Social Inclusion: Holistic Approach to Education, Training, and Labor Market Demand,” in edited book titled, Gender Issues in Technical and Vocational Education Programs, by Dr. Shashi Bala) and Dr. Puja Singhal, May 2019, IGI Global Publications, pp-119-137.

ISBN13: 9781522584438|ISBN10: 1522584439|EISBN13: 9781522584445

https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/gender-equity-and-social-inclusion/227943

  • “Women’s Movement in Search of Political Empowerment: An Indian Scenario”. 2020, in edited book titled, Development Processes and Social Development in Contemporary India, edited by Dr. Nivedita Giri, Department of Political Science, Kalindi College, University of Delhi (paper accepted by the Editor).
  • “Muslim Women’s Agency in India: Situational Analysis, Suggested Strategies for their Empowerment and Inclusion in the Democratic System”. 2020, in edited book titled, Gender Inclusion in India: Challenges and Strategies, edited by Prof. Sabiha Hussain and Dr. Suraiya Tabassum, Aakar Books, New Delhi.
  • “Role of SHGs in Women’s Empowerment”, in book titled, Feminism in India, Compiled by Azra Abidi, National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language, 2019, pp-386-392. ISBN: 978-93-87510-87-6

 Book Review

  • Gender and Mobility in Africa- Borders, Bodies and Boundaries, edited by Kalpana Hiralal and Zaheera Jinnah, Switzerland, Palgrave Macmillan, 2018, pp. 259, ISBN: 978-3-319-65782-0, AFRICA REVIEW, VOL. 11, NO. 1, 95–105, October 2018. Published online.

ISSN: 0974-4053 (Print) 0974-4061 (Online) Journal homepage: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rafr20

 Research Paper Reviewed-

  1. Female Genital Mutilation: A Dehumanizing Practice against Womanhood, International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology, 1st July 2020.
  2. Deliberating the ‘Gender Needs’: A Case study of Selected ‘Special NHGs’ of Kudumbashree, Kerala, Women’s Link, 12th July 2020.       

Paper Presentation

  • Women’s Leadership during Jasmine Revolution, Paper presented at International Seminar on India and Muslim World organised on Feb 15-16, 2013 by Institute of Objective Studies at Constitutional Club Annexe, New Delhi
  • Self-help groups opening new vista for women’s empowerment: An Indian Experience, Paper submitted for national seminar, organised in January 2013 by Women’s Studies Centre, Aligarh Muslim University
  • Inclusion of Minorities in Governance System: A Democratic Entitlement for Inclusive Development, Paper presented at National Seminar on “Marginalized Sections and Inclusive Development: Issues, Challenges and Social Work Perspectives” organised by Department of Social Work, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi from Oct 11-12, 2012
  • Empowerment and Inclusion of Muslims in Indian Democratic Governance Structures and processes: Strategies, Approaches and Models, Paper presented at International Conference on “Minority Rights and Identities: Challenges and Prospects in an Unfolding Global Scenario” organised by Institute of Objective Studies from April 13-15, 2012 at Constitutional Club, New Delhi
  • Inclusion of Muslim women in Indian Democratic Governance Structures and Processes, Co-Authored, May, 2012, Paper was submitted to International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance based at Stockholm
  • Health Status and Reproductive Rights of Muslim Women, Paper published in a collection of papers presented at southern regional consultation meet organized by Karnataka State Commission for Women from 10 to 11 March 2005
  • Women’s Movement in Search of Political Empowerment, Co-Authored Paper published in Dec 2002 issue of Integral Liberation
  • Will the Right to Education Meet its Noble Objective? Paper published in Sept 2002 issue of Social Welfare
  • Muslim Women’s Education: A Distant Dream, Paper published in April 2002 issue of Women’s Link
  • Muslim Women Searching for New Social Order, Paper published in June 2003 issue of Integral Liberation
  • Menace of Dowry among Muslims: Speak the Victims, Paper published in Integral Liberation, Sept 2002
  • Personal Law: Theory and Practice-Agony of Muslim Women, Paper published in January 2001 issue of Women’s Link

 

  1. Lectures/Chair Delivered
  • “Gender and Development” online session at Gender Workshop on 29 August 2020at UGC/HRDC-JMI.
  • Chaired a Technical Session in UGC sponsored National Seminar on the topic “Communication and Social Change for the Marginalized and the Underprivileged” on the 5th and 6th September, 2019 organised by the Department of Journalism, Kalindi College, University of Delhi.
  • “Gender Mainstreaming: A Research Perspective” in a Programme on Gender Studies on 11th February 2020 at UGC/HRDC-JMI.
  • “Gender Mainstreaming: A Research Perspective” on February 26, 2020 from 2.00p.m to 5.00p.m at VVGNLI campus.
  • “Gender Mainstreaming”, on 12th December, 2019, from 2.00 p.m-5.00 p.m at VVGNLI campus.
  • “Toward Equality and Empowerment: Strategies & Challenges” on August 07, 2019 from 2.00p.m to 5.00p.m at VVGNLI campus.