Gender Audit
A gender audit in a college is a systematic process used to assess the institution’s policies, practices, and culture from a gender perspective. It aims to identify gender gaps, promote equality, and ensure an inclusive environment for all students and staff, regardless of gender. The audit evaluates areas such as admission policies, faculty representation, curriculum content, student participation in leadership roles, safety measures, and access to facilities. It also reviews the presence and effectiveness of grievance redressal mechanisms for gender-related issues.
The process involves surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and the analysis of institutional data. Gender audits help highlight issues such as unequal representation of women in STEM courses, gender-based harassment, lack of gender-neutral facilities, or unconscious bias in teaching materials.
Based on the findings, the college can implement corrective measures such as gender sensitization workshops, inclusion of gender studies in the curriculum, formation of gender equity committees, and improvement of infrastructure to support all genders. The goal is to create a campus where everyone feels respected, safe, and empowered. Regular gender audits contribute to the development of a more equitable academic environment and demonstrate the institution’s commitment to gender justice and social responsibility.
Click here to see the Gender Audit report.