Monarose Sheila Pereira, Author and Media Professional, also known as India’s Enid Blyton, gave a very informative talk on – the Representation of gender violence in the media. She discussed both the negative and positive impact of the media and its possible repercussions on society. Her talk included the impact of the entire spectrum of the media like print, radio, television, advertising, theatre, films, and social media.
Monarose Pereira’s talk was part of a series of webinars at the prestigious Centre for Women’s Studies, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANNU) Hyderabad, in collaboration with the Centre for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP), Hyderabad, The webinars were part of an ‘Awareness Campaign for Eliminating Gender-Based Violence’ held in January 2021. Director Rizwan Ahamd and his team from The Instructional Media Centre, at MANNU, ensured that the webinars went off successfully.
Dr. Shahida Murtaza, who heads the Centre for Women’s Studies at MANNU, curated the program and emphasized the need to have more such programs. She said,” We have chosen top-notch professionals, renowned in their respective fields to speak at the series of
webinars.”
Monarose Sheila Pereira, Author and Media Professional, also known as India’s Enid Blyton, discussed the negative and positive impact of the media, in her presentation – Representation of gender violence in the media.
Speaking about the webinars, Monarose Sheila Pereira says, “More such initiatives should be taken to inform and educate citizens about protecting women and giving them their rights and due respect.” Monarose Sheila Pereira’s talk was highly appreciated for paying a great deal of attention to important details; by many qualified and well known professionals from various fields.
Dr. Fr Joseph M.T., Assistant Professor at the Department of Sociology, University of Mumbai and Assistant Honorary Director at The Institute of Indian culture, Andheri East, Mumbai, says, “It was a very insightful presentation. Author Monarose Pereira offered a comprehensive analysis of the issue. Thanks to the organizers too.”
Dr. Nirmala Rao, Psychiatrist and Director of Aavishkar Centre for Well-being, notes, “Monarose Sheila Pereira, Author and media professional has presented and researched the connection between gender violence and the media very well. Amazingly done, with real good examples, touching and relevant incidents. Monarose is a perfectionist and thorough professional and does every assignment with a lot of meticulousness. She is passionate about
her subjects and works tirelessly. We need more people in society like her. The webinars were well organized and executed. All the best to all the people who have conceived and conducted the webinars, beautifully.”
Dr. Mickey Mehta, Fitness Guru, is all praise too. According to him, Monarose has done good research and has explained both the negative and positive side of the media.He extends his Congratulations to her and the organisers.
Manjeet Keswani, Fitness Manager in Singapore comments, “I totally agree with Author and Media Professional Monarose Sheila Pereira that the media is an important factor in boosting the fitness revolution. Today, everyone wants to look good and be healthy too, and take interest in fitness. I have the pleasure to know Mona and she is very helpful and ready to guide. Her talk is properly researched and detailed. Congrats to the MANNU team too.
Another fitness instructor Alkesh Pathak, says, “As a fitness instructor I totally agree with Author and Media Professional Monarose Sheila Pereira that the media has contributed to the fitness industry. I have read many of her fitness articles and noted that she is particular about details of her topics, Congratulations to Monarose and to the MANNU University team for organizing such
a great series of inars.”
Dr. Mukesh Batra, Homeopath, found Monarose’s talk well researched, insightful and impactful. The Centre for Women’s Studies and MANNU university is doing great work. Advocate Shane Cardoz observes, “The talk was very well put by Monarose.We need to ponder
on women’s issues and their all round development.”
Sandeep Menezes, a senior Advertising Professional, believes, “Gender violence and Discrimination should have no place in a civilized society. Thank you for highlighting such an important issue. The talk by Monarose was well researched and informative.” Yes, the media must act responsibility and promote a healthy, successful, strong and
empowered image of women.
To quote sfvedanta, Swami Vivekananda speaking on Equality, rightly says that, all nations have attained greatness by paying proper respect to women. That country and that nation which do not respect women have never become great, nor will ever be in the future. Monarose says, “Let us hope that these type of talks will bring about better awareness in society
and give women their rights and due respect, which will contribute to a better life for everyone.”
