Gender Equality is a global issue, and discussions on women’s emancipation and her rights are at the forefront of many worldwide formal and informal campaigns. As the awareness of Gender issues increases, women spontaneously act against women’s oppression and Exploitation. Gender awareness allows women to move beyond other conventional gender Stereotypes and rigid gender role definitions. Worldwide, most countries recognize that equal Rights should exist between men and women. Many have produced regulations intended to fight discrimination and programs granting women access to health, education, and economic Rights such as land ownership. Gender equality, equality between men and women, entails the Concept that all human beings, both men and women, are free to develop their personal Abilities and make choices without the limitations set by stereotypes, rigid gender roles and Prejudices.

Gender equality means that the different behavior, aspirations and needs ofWomen and men are considered, valued, and favored equally. It does not mean that womenand men must become the same, but that their rights, responsibilities, and opportunities willnot depend on whether they are born male or female. Gender equity means fairness oftreatment for women and men, according to their respective needs. This may include equal treatment or treatment that is different, but which is considered equivalent in terms of rights, benefits, obligations, and opportunities.

D.Y.Patil School of Occupational Therapystringently adheres to and propagates a healthy, safe, and balanced environment for respectivegenders that populate the college. The institute is sensitive not only towards the students butstrives equally to ensure a harassment free, equal, and impartial environment for its faculties, administrative and non-teaching staff as well. To ensure that the college maintains a congenialand safe milieu for one and all, it diligently conducts a gender audit every year.