Society reluctant to accept empowered women: Kerala governor
TNN | Feb 9, 2019, 08:00 IST
Director of St Teresa’s College Sr Vinitha, governor P Sathasivam, Malabar Gold and Diamonds MD Asher O and fi... Read MoreKOCHI: The society, in general, is reluctant to accept an empowered woman; instead, we sideline or sensationalize them. This attitude is a challenge and women professionals must work doubly hard to claim their rightful recognition, said governor P Sathasivam on Friday.
He was speaking after launching the 'Golden Girls' event organized by the Times of India in association with Malabar Gold & Diamonds at St Teresa's College. The initiative is aimed at identifying and nurturing talents and providing them with a national platform to showcase their interests and talents.
In his inaugural address, the governor said the Golden Girls initiative has been conceived at a time when our nation is hoping to benefit from a demographic dividend. "There is a need to keep a watch on instances that discriminate girls. We must take up campaigns on the legal rights of women and girls so that we reap the benefit of living in a more aware society," he said.
Sathasivam also stressed on the need for propagating fundamental duties laid out in the Constitution among students. Priority must be given to clauses that renounce practices which are derogatory to women.
About 'Golden Girls', he said it is a platform to groom a confident generation of girls. He complimented the Times of India and Malabar Gold for turning the spotlight on the potential for excellence in girls. "It is most befitting that this programme is being held at St Teresa's College, which has contributed hundreds of talented youngsters to Kerala," he said.
Our president Ram Nath Kovind had expressed deep concern in the low participation of girls in scientific and technological education. "Of the nearly 11,000 students who secured admission in Indian Institutes of Technology, only 995 were girls. This means, enrolment in higher education and participation in knowledge improvement initiatives by our girls deserve a strong support and push," said Sathasivam.
In his keynote address, filmmaker Ranjith Sankar said talents - who will be identified through the initiative - must be helped to connect with various platforms like entertainment and music industry to give them maximum exposure. Speaking about the concept of Golden Girls, he said: "It talks about talent. Talent is the most talked about word in today's education. In today's age what education should prepare students is to discover their talent".
Malabar Gold and Diamonds MD Asher O and St Teresa's College director Sr Vinitha offered felicitations. TOI senior vice-president Prakash Dsouza and TOI assistant vice-president Shaju Kumar were also present.
He was speaking after launching the 'Golden Girls' event organized by the Times of India in association with Malabar Gold & Diamonds at St Teresa's College. The initiative is aimed at identifying and nurturing talents and providing them with a national platform to showcase their interests and talents.
In his inaugural address, the governor said the Golden Girls initiative has been conceived at a time when our nation is hoping to benefit from a demographic dividend. "There is a need to keep a watch on instances that discriminate girls. We must take up campaigns on the legal rights of women and girls so that we reap the benefit of living in a more aware society," he said.
Sathasivam also stressed on the need for propagating fundamental duties laid out in the Constitution among students. Priority must be given to clauses that renounce practices which are derogatory to women.
About 'Golden Girls', he said it is a platform to groom a confident generation of girls. He complimented the Times of India and Malabar Gold for turning the spotlight on the potential for excellence in girls. "It is most befitting that this programme is being held at St Teresa's College, which has contributed hundreds of talented youngsters to Kerala," he said.
Our president Ram Nath Kovind had expressed deep concern in the low participation of girls in scientific and technological education. "Of the nearly 11,000 students who secured admission in Indian Institutes of Technology, only 995 were girls. This means, enrolment in higher education and participation in knowledge improvement initiatives by our girls deserve a strong support and push," said Sathasivam.
In his keynote address, filmmaker Ranjith Sankar said talents - who will be identified through the initiative - must be helped to connect with various platforms like entertainment and music industry to give them maximum exposure. Speaking about the concept of Golden Girls, he said: "It talks about talent. Talent is the most talked about word in today's education. In today's age what education should prepare students is to discover their talent".
Malabar Gold and Diamonds MD Asher O and St Teresa's College director Sr Vinitha offered felicitations. TOI senior vice-president Prakash Dsouza and TOI assistant vice-president Shaju Kumar were also present.
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