The Sarojini Naidu Centre for Women’s Studies (SNCWS) at Jamia Millia Islamia hosted a national symposium focusing on the significant role of women in contemporary literary discourse. The event aimed to emphasize women’s voices in literature, scholarship, and translation, fostering inclusive academic spaces.
The symposium, titled “Writing, Reviewing, Translating: Women, Words, and Worlds,” celebrated 25 years of the Sarojini Naidu Centre for Women’s Studies. Various speakers, including Nishat Zaidi and Chandra Chari, discussed the center’s contributions to gender-focused scholarship and the promotion of critical literary culture.
Sessions at the symposium delved into topics such as gendered literary landscapes, urban spaces in literature, and the challenges and nuances of translating women’s writing. Speakers highlighted the importance of mentorship, alternative platforms, and the representation of marginalized voices in literature.
