Deeply upset over an alleged “misogynist” circular issued to them by Delhi University’s Miranda House, students association has decided to knock the doors of Delhi Commission for Women (DCW).
A notice which has been put up at the college for the School of Open learning (SOl) students, who attend Sunday classes there, states that “clicking selfies or combing hair in college corridor might lead to suspension of students” and amount to “misutilisation” of time.
Krantikari Yuva Sangathan, a student association of SOl students, termed the circular “misogynistic” and said they would take it up with the DCW.
“Miranda House College and its teachers are always fighting to ensure your higher education. We hope that women students benefit from this opportunity and focus on academics. Many women have been seen taking selfies, combing their hair and modelling in the gallery,” the notice put up by the college read.
“This is misutilisation of time. The college does not give permission for this. If any student is found misutilising their time, they will be suspended from the classes held on that particular day, and will be made to leave the college premises,” it added.
Miranda House Principal Pratibha Jolly confirmed the notice, saying, “It has been put out following an internal discussion on safety concerns as students usually sit on pillars while clicking selfies” and added that is a suggestion to the students. SOl Director CS Dubey, however, said he had no information about the notice.