IAWS is a vibrant platform primarily because of the diversity of its members. It is a common platform for Women’s Studies scholars from different locations.

IAWS members of the three categories of Life/Ordinary/Student can:

• Initiate activities along with the Association in an effort to augment IAWS’ interaction, networking, research, documentation and dissemination objectives
• Participate in various activities and conferences organized by the Association
• Participate in running the Association by voting on the membership of the Executive Committee and standing for the elected offices

Contribute to and receive a periodic Newsletter that disseminates information about the Association’s activities in different parts of the country, explore gender issues, and may include book reviews, announcements, seminar/ workshop reports and lots more.

Subscriptions

The subscription for different Membership categories is as follows:

• Individual Ordinary: Rs.700/- for 3 years; Individual Life: Rs.1,500/-
• Institutional Ordinary: Rs.5,000/- for 3 years; Institutional Life: Rs.10,000/-
• Student (Age limit 18-25): Rs.250/- for 3 years (Proof of age and student identification to be attached.)
• SAARC region: US $equivalent of Rs.700/- for 3 years
• Friends of the Association: US dollars 100 will be welcome

Members having a current ordinary membership may upgrade this to life membership by paying the difference of Rs 800/- and filling in a new form.

The ordinary/student memberships run from 1st April of year one to 31st March of year three.

Subscriptions must be made out to the ‘Indian Association for Women's Studies' through a Money Order/ Demand Draft (or a cheque payable at par in Mysore).

Please ensure that the Membership form is completed in all respects and that it is sent to the following addresses:

M. Indira, IAWS Treasurer, Centre for Women’s Studies, University of Mysore, Manasgangotri, Mysore 570006

Download Membership Form