Faculty Profile

Dr. Parvathy Menon

Associate Professor

Qualification : MA, M.Phil., Ph.D

Experience : 16 Years

Specialization : Women’s studies, Etymology, Human rights

Email : parvathy.his@allsaintscollege.ac.in

  • At the International Conference on ‘Prospective Approaches & Applications of Yoga & Physical Activity for Better Life’ organised by the Department of Physical Education, at All Saints’ College, Tvpm on November 19 & 2015. At the Fourth Annual Session and International Congress of Kerala History Congress, organized by the Department of History, University of Kerala, Thiruvanathapuram held on 20, 21 & 22 December 2018 At the Fifth International session of the Kerala History Congress held at School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on 9, 10 & 11 January 2020 At the International Web Conference on Women Empowerment through Education, Employment and Entrepreneurship organised by Department of Economics, St, Mary’s College, Thoothukkudi and National Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development, Coimbatore on 27 June, 2020At the International Conference on ‘Prospective Approaches & Applications of Yoga & Physical Activity for Better Life’ organised by the Department of Physical Education, at All Saints’ College, Tvpm on November 19 & 2015. At the Fourth Annual Session and International Congress of Kerala History Congress, organized by the Department of History, University of Kerala, Thiruvanathapuram held on 20, 21 & 22 December 2018 At the Fifth International session of the Kerala History Congress held at School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on 9, 10 & 11 January 2020
  • At the International Web Conference on Women Empowerment through Education, Employment and Entrepreneurship organised by Department of Economics, St, Mary’s College, Thoothukkudi and National Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development, Coimbatore on 27 June, 2020
  • Women’s Day celebrations at Christ College, Vizhinjam on ‘International Women‘s Day’ on March 8, 2015 Annual Day celebrations of St Mary’s Central School Poojappura on 17 January 2016 Kindergarten Convocation & Food Fest at Christ Nagar Senior Secondary School, Thiruvanathapuram on February 6, 2016 Onam celebrations of CSIR NIIST, Trivandrum on September 8, 2016 Women’s Day celebrations of Christ Nagar college of Education, Trivandrum om March 8, 2017 Onam celebrations of Christ Nagar Public school, Maranalloor, on 31st August 2017 Inauguration of the Performing Arts and Music Club at SN College, Chempazhanthy, on November 10, 2018 Guest of Honour at the Merit Day of Jawahar Public School, Edava on April 9, 2021
  • Talk to the students of the P G & Research Dept. of History, Lady Doak College, Madurai (Autonomous) on the topic ‘’Studying History How and Why?”’, on 26th February, 2015 Talk on ‘’Women Empowerment & International Women’s Day’’ on March 8, 2016 at Trinity College of Engineering, Nemom Presentation on ‘’UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India’’ as a part of the ISA Project for British Council, on 3 October,2016 Talk on ‘’Empowering women and Protecting them from Harassment”, sponsored by the Women’s Welfare Committee and Committee Against Sexual Harassment of the Women cell of Marian Engineering College, on October 4, 2019
  • Orientation for Social Science Teachers of Christ Nagar Senior Secondary School on May 24, 2017. Resource Person for History teachers from different colleges of India in the session titled “Changing Dynamics of Teaching in Higher Education for the workshop on Effective Teaching Strategies in Higher Education” on 22 February 2019, organised by Nodal Office of Christ University, Bangalore Resource Person (External Mentor) for the Walk With Scholar (WWS) Programme of the Govt. of Kerala, organised by UC College, Aluva on February 14, 2020 Resource Person at the UGC sponsored International Symposium on "Indian Constitution: A Panoptic view" organised by the PG Research Department of History and College Constitution Committee of GVG Visalakshi College for Women, Udumalpet, Tamil nadu on March 7, 2020 Resource Person at the National Seminar on Gender Perspectives in Kerala organised by the PG Department of History of Iqbal College in association with Institute of Parliamentary Affairs on March 8, 2021 Resource person for Two-Day National Level Online Faculty Development Programme on “Covid -19 Pandemic: Socio-Economic and Cultural Impact on the Society” organized by PG and Research Department of History, Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore on 29.05.2020 and chaired the session entitled “Social Impact of Pandemics: A Historical Perspective“ Resource person for Faculty Development Programme: International Webinar Series organised by the PG Research Department of History of GVG Visalakshi College for Women, Udumalpet from 27-05-2020 to 31-05-2020 on the topic, “Covid 19 Pandemic and the Contemporary Society” Resource person for National Level Online Seminar on “The Pandemic Society and Social Life”, organized by the Department of Political Science and IQAC, Mahadevananda Mahavidyalaya, West Bengal on 14th June, 2020 Resource person for Faculty Development Programme organised by Aran Foundation and the PG and Research Department of Rajapalayam Raju’s College, Rajapalayam on 21st June 2020 on the topic “The Virus Rule: Reflections from a Pandemic Society” Resource person for One day National level Webinar on “Indian Constitution and its Historical Values”, organised by the department of History and IQAC, Bishop Caldwell College, Tuticorin on 28-06-2020 Resource Person for the National Webinar organised by the Department of History, The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam College for Women, Sivakasi on the topic, “ Mapping the History of Pandemics”, on 11th July, 2020 Resource person for National Webinar on “Tracing the History of Pandemics” organised by the Department of Library of All Saints’ College, Trivandrum on 18th July, 2020 Resource person for the Webinar Series on Contagion: Past and Present organised by the Department of History, Marthoma College, Thiruvalla and gave a Talk on “Pandemics and the History of Contagionism” on 2nd August, 2020 Resource Person on the topic “Exploring the Historical Values of Indian Constitution” for UG Association Inauguration of the Department of History at V.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar on September 29, 2020 Resource Person on the topic “Embedded Values in the Indian Constitution: a Historical Reflex” for UG Association Inauguration of the Department of History at Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore on October 12, 2020 Resource Person at the International Webinar on Women in Leadershio: Achieving an Equal Future in the Covid-19 World organised by Sree Ayyappa College for Women, Tamilnadu on March 10, 2021
  • Coordinated a Webinar on Cinema and the Pandemic on behalf of the Department of History, All Saints’ College, Trivandrum on 28th June, 2020 Coordinated a National Level Patriotic Song competition for College students on August 15, 2020 on behalf of Harmony- the Music club of All Saint’ College, Trivandrum Coordinated a National Level Singing competition for Teachers, on September 5, 2020 on behalf of Harmony- the Music club of All Saints’ College, Trivandrum Coordinated a Musical Tribute for the legendary singer Shri S.P. Balasubramaniam behalf of Harmony- the Music club of All Saints’ College, Trivandrum, on October 11, 2020 Coordinated a Musical Programme ‘ADIEU 2020’ on behalf of Harmony- the Music club of All Saints’ College, Trivandrum, on December 31, 2020 Coordinated a Two Day International Conference on the theme Locating Human Rights: Trajectories and Discourses, (1CLHTD) on behalf of Human Rights Forum under the department of History in collaboration with Manoj & Chitra International Legal Sevice Providers, on December 11 & 12, 2020 Coordinated a National Webinar on Gender & Communal Harmony, organized by All India Women’s Conference Neyyatinkara Branch in association with the Dept of History of All Saints’ College, on March 15, 2021 Coordinated two webinars on July 11, 2021 on behalf of the department commemmorating the Birth Anniversary of Chetttur Sankaran Nair which was held in collaboration with CSN Foundation, Ottappalam Coordinated the Webinar held in connection with the inauguration of the activities of the department of History & PoliticalScience held on August 6, 2021 Coordinater of the Life Skills Training programme organised by the department of History in collaboration with Centre for Management Development, Trivandrum in 2020-21 Presenty coordinating a Certificate course on Cyber Security Fundamentals under the department of History in association with Manoj & Chitra International Legal Sevice Providers and Strava Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
  • •Subject Expert for the selection of High School Assistant for Kerala Public Service Commission, on 20th April, 2018 As Chair Person for Ph.D Viva-Vocek Chairperson for the Ph.D viva-voce of M.G. University, Kerala held on January 31, 2020 Member, Board of Studies, Lady Doak College, (Autonomous), Madurai (January 2015-December 2016) • Convenor of IT Oriented Orientation Programme held from 4 to 31 March 2010 at UGC-Academic Staff College, Thiruvananthapuram • Judge at the Science Fair conducted by Christ Nagar Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram in 2009, 2010 And 2011& 2015 • Judge at the Science Fair conducted by Christ Nagar English High School in 2012 and 2015 • Convenor of Refresher Course in Human Rights held from 28 May to 17 June 2013 at UGC- Academic Staff College, Thiruvananthapuram • Coordinator of Stage Programmes and Commmittee member at the South Indian History Congress held at the Department of History, University of Kerala, from 15 to 17 February 2013 • Conducted Classes for Class X Students on I & II World Wars in the year 2003, as part of the Education Programme of SCERT, which was Telecast by Doordarshan • Pioneered the “History Club” at Christ Nagar Higher Secondary School Thiruvananthapuram for creating an awareness among the Students On Our Rich Cultural Heritage • Coordinated a Project on “Human Rights in Developed And Developing Countries” In 2007 At Christ Nagar School, As part of an International Accreditation Programme Conducted By ‘British Council’ • Life Member of South Indian History Congress since 2013 • Stage Committee Convenor of Kerala History Congress First Annual Session & International Conference held on January 29, 30 & 31 2016 • Executive Member of Kerala History Congress from 2016 to 2017 • Executive Member of Association of Third World Studies, South Asia Chapter • Life Member of National Foundation of Entrepreneurship Development, Coimbatore • Convenor of Refresher Course in Human Rights held from 11th September to 24th September 2013 at UGC- HRDC, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Received the Outstanding Woman Educator and Scholar award at the 7th National Women's Day awards 2020, constituted by National Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development (NFED), Coimbatore, on March 8, 2020 Received the Distinguished Woman Educator and Scholar award for contribution in the fied of History & Women’s Studies, at the 8th National Women's Day awards 2021, constituted by National Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development (NFED), Coimbatore, on March 8, 2021
  • • Organised Exhibitions on behalf of the Department of History, in Association with Kerala State Archives Department on March 1st 2012 & August 7 2015. • Initiated and coordinated the ‘National Intergration Programme’ conducted annually since 2012, in connection with the Independence Day Celebrations. • Coordinated the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Empowerment of Women: Challenges And Prospects- A Socio-Economic Perspective’, held at All Saints’ College,Tvpm on January 29 &30, 2014. • In charge of the History Association during the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014 & 2015 • Coordinator of the Human Rights Forum from 2013 to 2017 • Started “Harmony- the Music Club” of All Saints’ College in 2014. • Organised Poster exhibitions on days of importance like Women’s Day, National Tiger Day etc. • Quiz master for the Tiger Quiz organized by the department of Zoology on November 20 2019 • Taking classes for the last 3 years for weak students as part of the Student Support Programme of the Govt. of Kerala
  • • Faculty in charge of Arts Club during the academic year 2010-11 • Staff Secretary during the academic years 2012-13, 2013-14, 2015-16 and 2016-17 • Executive Member of PTA during 2009-2010, 2016-17 and 2018-19 • Member of College IQAC during 2014-17 • Coordinator of Equal Opportunity Cell during 2018-19 • Staff Advisor of College Union during 2019-20 • Faculty in charge of Human Rights Forum
  • • Presently Dean of Student Affairs
  • Empowerment of Women: Challenges And Prospects- A Socio-Economic Perspective, January 2014. ISBN 978-81-929756-0-3
  • ‘’Veena Strings Enthralling’’, in Kerala Calling, Kerala Government Publication, Thiruvananthapuram, Vol.28, No.6, April 2008 ‘’Veenanaadam’’ (Mal) in Vijnana Kairali, A Journal Published by Kerala Bhasha Institute Vol.39, No.12, December 2008 ‘’Veena Strings Enthralling’’, in Kerala Calling, Kerala Government Publication, Thiruvananthapuram, Vol.28, No.6, April 2008 ‘’Veenanaadam’’ (Mal) in Vijnana Kairali, A Journal Published by Kerala Bhasha Institute Vol.39, No.12, December 2008
  • ‘’Ganga- The Sign Of Great Endeavour’’, in Kerala Calling, Kerala Government Publication, Thiruvananthapuram, May 2009
  • ‘’Corruption In Kerala: A Curse To The Society’’, in the Proceedings of the Twelfth Annual Conference of The Association of Third World Studies, South Asia Chapter, Thiruvananthapuram, May 2009
  • ‘’Chalanga’’ (Mal) in Vijnana Kairali, Vol.40, No.9, September 2009 ‘’Violence Against Women-The Kerala Scenario’’ in Seek, the Inter Disciplinary Research Journal Of All Saints’ College, Thiruvananthapuram, Vol.1, No.1, January-June 2010
  • ‘‘Prof A. Sreedhara Menon- A Faithful Historian, as a Tribute’’, in Bharatha Pathrika, the First Trilingual Monthly from Kerala, Vol.1, No.7-8, July–August 2010
  • ‘’Kudumbashree And Women Empowerment- The Kerala Experience’’, in the Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar Organised by the Departments of History & Economics, All Saints’ College, Thiruvananthapuram, January 2014
  • "History of Yoga with Special Reference to its Role in the Prevention of Lifestyle Diseases’’, in the Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar Organised by the Department of Physical Education, All Saints’ College Thiruvananthapuram, February 2014
  • ‘’Eclogues on Orion’’, in the Proceedings of the International Seminar conducted by Swami Vivekananda Association of Science and Humanities (SVASH), Thiruvananthapuram, April 2014
  • “Violation of Women’s Rights in India- Its Grave Challenges and Implications” in the Proceedings of the Twenty second Annual Conference and Internationl Seminar of The Association of Third World Studies, South Asia Chapter, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, November 2017
  • ‘Musical’ Curriculum And Pedagogy:Reflections From A Teacher/Singer’s Life World in Vol-43-No.04 (IX), October – December 2020 of Sambodhi Journal with ISSN : 2249-6661, UGC Care Approved, Peer Reviewed and Referred Journal ‘’Veena Strings Enthralling’’, in Kerala Calling, Kerala Government Publication, Thiruvananthapuram, Vol.28, No.6, April 2008
  • ‘’Veenanaadam’’ (Mal) in Vijnana Kairali, A Journal Published by Kerala Bhasha Institute Vol.39, No.12, December 2008 ‘’Ganga- The Sign Of Great Endeavour’’, in Kerala Calling, Kerala Government Publication, Thiruvananthapuram, May 2009 ‘’Corruption In Kerala: A Curse To The Society’’, in the Proceedings of the Twelfth Annual Conference of The Association of Third World Studies, South Asia Chapter, Thiruvananthapuram, May 2009 ‘’Chalanga’’ (Mal) in Vijnana Kairali, Vol.40, No.9, September 2009 ‘’Violence Against Women-The Kerala Scenario’’ in Seek, the Inter Disciplinary Research Journal Of All Saints’ College, Thiruvananthapuram, Vol.1, No.1, January-June 2010 ‘‘Prof A. Sreedhara Menon- A Faithful Historian, as a Tribute’’, in Bharatha Pathrika, the First Trilingual Monthly from Kerala, Vol.1, No.7-8, July–August 2010 ‘’Kudumbashree And Women Empowerment- The Kerala Experience’’, in the Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar Organised by the Departments of History & Economics, All Saints’ College, Thiruvananthapuram, January 2014 ‘’History of Yoga with Special Reference to its Role in the Prevention of Lifestyle Diseases’’, in the Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar Organised by the Department of Physical Education, All Saints’ College Thiruvananthapuram, February 2014 ‘’Eclogues on Orion’’, in the Proceedings of the International Seminar conducted by Swami Vivekananda Association of Science and Humanities (SVASH), Thiruvananthapuram, April 2014 “Violation of Women’s Rights in India- Its Grave Challenges and Implications” in the Proceedings of the Twenty second Annual Conference and Internationl Seminar of The Association of Third World Studies, South Asia Chapter, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, November 2017 ‘Musical’ Curriculum And Pedagogy:Reflections From A Teacher/Singer’s Life World in Vol-43-No.04 (IX), October – December 2020 of Sambodhi Journal with ISSN : 2249-6661, UGC Care Approved, Peer Reviewed and Referred Journal ‘’Ganga- The Sign Of Great Endeavour’’, in Kerala Calling, Kerala Government Publication,Thiruvananthapuram, May 2009 ‘’Corruption In Kerala: A Curse To The Society’’, in the Proceedings of the Twelfth Annual Conference of The Association of Third World Studies, South Asia Chapter, Thiruvananthapuram, May 2009 ‘’Chalanga’’ (Mal) in Vijnana Kairali, Vol.40, No.9, September 2009 ‘’Violence Against Women-The Kerala Scenario’’ in Seek, the Inter Disciplinary Research Journal Of All Saints’ College, Thiruvananthapuram, Vol.1, No.1, January-June 2010 ‘‘Prof A. Sreedhara Menon- A Faithful Historian, as a Tribute’’, in Bharatha Pathrika, the First Trilingual Monthly from Kerala, Vol.1, No.7-8, July–August 2010 ‘’Kudumbashree And Women Empowerment- The Kerala Experience’’, in the Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar Organised by the Departments of History & Economics, All Saints’ College, Thiruvananthapuram, January 2014 ‘’History of Yoga with Special Reference to its Role in the Prevention of Lifestyle Diseases’’, in the Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar Organised by the Department of Physical Education, All Saints’ College Thiruvananthapuram, February 2014 ‘’Eclogues on Orion’’, in the Proceedings of the International Seminar conducted by Swami Vivekananda Association of Science and Humanities (SVASH), Thiruvananthapuram, April 2014 “Violation of Women’s Rights in India- Its Grave Challenges and Implications” in the Proceedings of the Twenty second Annual Conference and Internationl Seminar of The Association of Third World Studies, South Asia Chapter, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, November 2017 ‘Musical’ Curriculum And Pedagogy:Reflections From A Teacher/Singer’s Life World in Vol-43-No.04 (IX), October – December 2020 of Sambodhi Journal with ISSN : 2249-6661, UGC Care Approved, Peer Reviewed and Referred Journal “Exploring the Historical Values of Indian Constitution” in Modern Thamizh Research Special Issue UGC Care Listed dated February 6 & 7, 2021 With ISSN: 2321-984X “The Rule of the Virus: Reflections from a Pandemic Society” in Covid -19 Pandemic and Global Resurgence, edited by Dr. Sneha Gopeekrishna, March 2021 with ISBN: 978-9390970-00-1
  • ‘’Etymological Narrative- A Diachronic Mode Of Discourse: Prehistory of the word Cura- A Case Study”, at the 38th All India Conference of Dravidian Linguists, International School of Dravidian Linguists, International School Of Dravidian Linguistics, Thiruvananthapuram, June 2010 “A Study of the Place Name Pundravardhana” at the 3rd International Congress on Kerala Studies held at Thiruvananthapuram from 1 to 3 January 2011 “The Importance of Archives” in the Seminar conducted in connection with the National Archival Festival organised by the Kerala State Archives Department On 27 January 2011 At Thiruvananthapuram “Corruption Free Public Domain- A Dream too Far” in the National Seminar on Introspecting Post Independent Kerala’, organised by the Department of History, University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram on 18, 19 & 20 March 2013 “Education as a Catalyst in the Democratization of Kerala” at the National Seminar on Political Process towards a Democratic Culture: Strands in the Construction of Modern Kerala organised by the Department of History, University of Kerala from March 16 to 18 2015 “Role of Education in the Democratic Culture of India’” at the National Seminar on Introspecting the Prospects & Challenges of Pure Sciences & Social Sciences in Higher Education in India organised by the School of Distance Education, University of Kerala on March 23 & 24 2015 “Violation of Women’s Rights in Society” at the 3 day National Seminar on Understanding the Social Issues in India: Past and Present organised by the department of History, School of Distance Education, University of Kerala, from 7 to 9 March 2017 “Impact of Socio- religious reform movements in Kerala society” at the 25th Silver Jubilee Conference of Tamil Nadu History Congress held at the Department of History, University of Madras from 5 to 7 October, 2018. "Gender Inequality In Kerala: Issues & Challenges" at the National Seminar on Gender in Everyday Life: Learning and Doing Towards Degendering organised by the Department of History, University College, Thiruvananthapuram held on 1, 2 & 3 November, 2018 "The Gender In Waste: Tracing the Ideological Dimensions of Vilappilsaala" at the International Seminar on Thrice Told Tales: Reconfiguring the Canon organised by the PG Research Department of English, All Saints' College, Thiruvanathapuram held on 10 & 11 December, 2018 “Women in Contemporary Kerala: Changing status and Self image” and was a member of the Organising committee at the Fourth Annual Session and International Congress of Kerala History Congress, organized by the Department of History, University of Kerala, Thiruvanathapuram held on 20,21 & 22 December 2018 "Musical Curriculum and Pedagogy " at the International Conference on Peace Building and Conflict Trransformation: Moving from Violence to Sustainable Peace, organised by Stella Maris College, Chennai on 30 &31 January 2019 “Violation of Women’s Rights in Kerala- An Analysis” at the National Seminar on ‘’History of Kerala: Society and Law’’ held in honour of ‘Dr K K Kusuman’, organised by the Department of History, University of Kerala on 18 March 2019 ‘’Musical Musings: The Transformative Power of Musical Curriculum in Contemporary Ethics” at the two day National Seminar on Ethics in Higher Education: Policies and Praxis jointly organised by All Saints’ college, Trivandrum, Journal of Dharma and Globethics.net India, on 29 & 30 July, 2019.
  • Presented a Paper tiltled “Violation of Women’s Rights in India- Its Grave Challenges and Implications” at the Twenty Second Annual Conference and International Seminar held at The Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka from 28 to 30 November 2017