WORLD FEDERALIST
ESSAY CONTEST
The Young World Federalists and the YWF Associate Chapter in India, the Global Federal League, organize an essay contest every month on various themes which are relevant to the cause of a world federation.
March 2022: Feminism
In commemoration of International Women's Day on March 8th, the theme of this month's essay contest is centered around feminism.
Middle School (Grade 6-8)
What is your idea of feminism?
Word limit: 250 - 400 words
High School (Grade 9-12)
The sociopolitics and economics of gender equality in sports.
Word limit: 400 - 500 words
School Graduates (College and beyond)
Can feminism be a global phenomenon? Has/how much has globalization affected feminism?
Word limit: 650 - 700 words
Participation certificate for all entries
Certificate of Merit for shortlisted entries.
Best entries get published on the YWF blog.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
INSTRUCTIONS
All entries are to be submitted by 11:59 PM, 24th March 2022 through the submit button below.
Please contact essaycontestgfl@gmail.com if you have any questions or trouble with the submission form.
High school participants are required to provide references for the facts and statistics they quote.
School graduates (college and beyond) are required to provide APA citations.
FORMAT
Languages: English or French
Font size: 12
Font: Times New Roman
Plagiarism rate: 20% (Participants are required to calculate)
Please include your calculated plagiarism rate, name, email, and phone number with your essays.
Entries may be disqualified if they don't adhere to the guidelines.
PAST WINNERS
January 2022
Mid-School (Grade 6-8th)
Best Entry: Swastika Mishra
High School Category (Grade 9th-12th)
Best Entry: Vennela Vallabhaneni
Runner Up: Amitosh Khuntia
School Graduate (University and above)
Best Entry: Gokul Nair, "Passive Resistance as a Means to Achieve a World Federation"
Runner Up: Pratham Prakash
