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Abstract
Gender sensitivity is an approach that requires an understanding of these socially determined differences between women and men that often lead to inequities. The aim of the present study was to assess the awareness, satisfaction and expectations of female students regarding gender equality and sensitization measures on campus at Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana. A quantitative approach with Non experimental descriptive exploratory survey research design was used with 343 respondents selected by stratified proportionate random sampling technique. Gender Equality and sensitization measures Assessment Scale (cronbach α- 0.80) and Questions for satisfaction and expectation were used to collect data. The mean score of awareness was 124.89 with mean percentage 73.03 which indicated good awareness regarding gender equality and sensitization measures at campus. The highest mean percentage was in the area ‘Hostel Facility’ (80.53) indicating more awareness in this area and lowest mean percentage was in the area ‘Curricular Approach’ (63.23) indicating least awareness in this area. Most of the female students (89.8%) were satisfied to some extent with the existing arrangements on the campus for ensuring the gender equality and sensitization. Expectations were expressed to bring certain changes in the area of common rooms in college, increase in hostel timings for Girls hostels, CCTV cameras in campus, allocation of Bus seats, morning college timings, patrolling guards at campus, female security guards, toilet facility in campus. The study concluded that there is a definite need to work towards a positive interpersonal climate on campuses. Gender sensitization discussions should be made an integral part of public discourse in campuses in order to build awareness on the same.