Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi

Second Special Winter School

15th December 2014

to

4th January 2015

Women and Peace

Delivered By

Prof. Anjoo Sharan UpadhyayaDepartment of Political Science

Banaras Hindu University

Gender Stereotypes

Men are active, women are passive Men are agents, women are victims Men are rational, women are emotional Men are producers, women are consumers.

Involvement of Women in Peace Processes

First world peace conference was held in the year 1899 in Hague.

1995: Beijing Conference 1999: Hague appeal for peace U.N Security Council passed a resolution in Security

Council for Women on 30th October 2000.

Four Pillars of Peace

Conflict prevention Women’s participation in decision making Protection of women’s rights Gender sensitive peace keeping

Sarv Dharma Sambhav and Swami Vivekananda

Delivered By

Prof. Awadhesh PradhanDepartment of Hindi

Banaras Hindu University

Concept of Dharma

Dharma is derived from the Sanskrit word Dhri, meaning ‘To hold together’.

Dharma is the way of life. It has universal application. It is the manifestation of human dignity.

The term Sarv Dharma Sambhav was coined by Mahatma Gandhi. It means equality for all religion.

Necessity/ Utility of Dharma in Modern society

Various Forms of Dharma

According to Manu Smriti - There are two types of Dharma Nitya Dharma or Samanya Dharma Anitya or Apad Dharma

Vivekananda’s view on Dharma Religion is realization. To do good and to be good is the whole of all religion.

Concept and Types of Yog

Define Yog

Vivekananda has divided Yog in four types- Gyan yog Karma Yog Bhakti Yog Raj Yog.

‘Live for others’ is the essence of Vedanta.

Thank You.