Department of Sociology
Activities
1. Seminar / Workshop / Symposium:
| # | Particulars | Date | Sponsoring / Funding Agency | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centre for Gandhian Studies and Research, Department of Sociology, Nagaland University, organised a National Seminar on “Relevance of Gandhi in the Contemporary World: Perspectives from Indian and North-East India". | 2nd - 3rd November 2017 | Centre for Gandhian Studies and Research, Department of Sociology, Nagaland University | National |
| 2 | Workshop on Entrepreneurial Skills Development. | 11th - 12th October 2018 | Dept. of Sociology | National |
| 3 | Webinar on Mahatma Gandhi and Today's youth | 2nd October 2020 | Dept. of Sociology | National |
| 4 | The Department of Sociology and Geography, Nagaland University, organised a National Symposium on Human Rights Emerging Paradigms sponsored by Nagaland University and ICSSR-NERC, Shillong. | 09.05.2017 | Department of Sociology and Geography, Nagaland University | National |
| 5 | Department of Sociology Nagaland University organized a one-day International Symposium under the theme "Pathways to Peace" on 8th May, 2023. Resource persons for the symposium were Prof. Yasmin Saikia, Chair Professor Peace Studies, Arizona State University, Dr. Chad Haines, Associate Professor, Religious Studies, Arizona State University, and Dr. Madhumita Sengupta, IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat. | 08.05.2023 | Department of Sociology | International |
| 6 | The Department of Sociology at Nagaland University, in collaboration with the
RC 01- Theory & Practice in Sociology, Indian Sociological Society, organized a
Two-Day National Workshop on "Crafting Qualitative Research" from March 27th to
28th, 2024 Event Report |
27-28 March, 2024 | Department of Sociology | National |
2. Lecture Series:
| # | Name of the Programme | Date | Sponsoring / Funding Agency | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sociology Lecture Series on NFI Media Fellowships for Multimedia Reporting in Nagamese by Mahtab Alam, Managing Editor, National Foundation for India | 14.04.2022 | Department of Sociology | National |
| 2 | Sociology Lecture Series on Understanding the society of Manipur, by Dr. Maibam Radharani Devi, Department of Anthropology, Nagaland University | 9.05.2022 | Department of Sociology | National |
| 3 | Sociology Lecture Series on Rural Development Processes & Challenges in Nagaland by Dr. Renbeni Kikon, Department of Economics, Nagaland University | 17.05.2022 | Department of Sociology | National |
| 4 | A talk on UN Declaration and Indigenous People's Rights: Issues and Challenges in North-East India, by Gam A. Shimray, Secretary General, Asian Indigenous People's Pact (AIPP), Thailand | 09.08.2022 | Tribal Research Centre, Department of Sociology | International |
| 5 | One Day State Level Orientation Programme on CBCS Curriculum | 26.08.2022 | Department of Sociology | State Level |
| 6 | Sociology Lecture Series on The Theoretical and Philosophical Rationale of Subaltern Perspective in the Social Sciences By Prof. Vivek Kumar, Chairperson & Professor, Centre for the Study of Social Systems, JNU | 07.09.2022 | Department of Sociology | National |
| 7 | Sociology Lecture Series on Tribes in Waiting: The Scheduling Practices and the Politics of Classification in South Asia, Dr. Nilamber Chhetri, Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT- Mandi, Himachal Pradesh | 27.09.2022 | Department of Sociology | National |
| 8 | Department of Sociology, NU celebrated 25 years of its establishment on 28th November 2022, at Conference Hall, Department of Sociology, NU with A Symposium on ‘Structural Challenges ad Problems of Development in North-East India’. Guest speakers: Prof. Walter Fernandes, NESRC, Prof. M Amarjeet Singh, Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research, JMI, | 28.11.2022 | Department of Sociology | National |
| 9 | Gender and Age Intersectionality Today, by Dr. Mala Kapur Shankardass, International Faculty, Respati University-Indonesia, Affiliated to the International Institute of Ageing, UN. Redt. Faculty, Department of Sociology, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi | 27.03.2023 | Department of Sociology | National |
| 10 | Department of Sociology organized a lecture on Speaking Truth to Power: Stand Comedy In India, as part of its Lecture Series, via Google Meet. The Speaker for the talk was Dr. Rashi Bharagava, Assistant Professor at Department of Sociology, Christ University, Bangalore. She discussed the significance of Stand-up and satire from different cultural and political contexts across the world. She highlighted aspects of the humour, aesthetics and politics that shape stand-up comedy in Indian contexts. | 19.04.2023 | Department of Sociology, NU | National |
| 11 | Department of Sociology, Nagaland University organized a lecture on "Living as Labour: the Adviasis of North Bengal", as part of its Lecture Series, via Google Meet. The Speaker for the talk was Prof. Sanjay K. Roy, Professor, Department of Sociology, North Bengal University, Darjeeling. He highlighted the manners in which these sections of tribes are caught in a circle of reproducing themselves as labor within the wider capitalist market and socio-economic regimes in North Bengal. | 15.05.2023 | Department of Sociology, NU | National |
| 12 | The Tribal Research Centre, in collaboration with the Department of Sociology, Nagaland University, organized an insightful International Webinar on the occasion of the International Day of the World's Indigenous People. The webinar aimed to explore the socio-economic and educational challenges faced by indigenous communities in India, with a focus on the significance of language and terminology in shaping perceptions of indigenous identities. The webinar commenced with opening remarks by Prof. J. K. Patnaik, Vice Chancellor of Nagaland University, who emphasized the importance of acknowledging and addressing the socio-economic disparities faced by indigenous communities worldwide. Dr. Dolly Kikon, Associate Professor at The University of Melbourne, delivered a thought-provoking lecture on the theme, "Socially, Educationally and Economically Backward: How Words Define Indigenous Worlds in India". | 09.08.2023 | Tribal Research Centre, Department of Sociology, NU | International |
| 13 | The Department of Sociology at Nagaland University hosted a thought-provoking lecture series titled "Ethnology as a Counter Science - Philippe Descola & Structural Anthropology" on Tuesday, October 3rd. The event aimed to explore the innovative perspectives of ethnology and structural anthropology, offering valuable insights into the study of human cultures and societies. The esteemed speaker for the event was Dr. K V Cybil, an Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Uttar Pradesh. Dr. Cybil is a renowned scholar in the field of anthropology, with extensive research experience and scholarly contributions in the areas of ethnology and structural anthropology. | 03.10.2023 | Department of Sociology | National |
| 14 | The Department of Sociology at Nagaland University hosted an engaging Sociology Lecture Series featuring Dr. Ajay Gudavarthy, Associate Professor at the Centre for Political Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. The lecture titled "Politics after the Affective Turn" delved into contemporary political dynamics in the wake of the affective turn in social sciences. Dr. Ajay Gudavarthy elucidated the concept of the affective turn and its implications for political analysis. | 15.09.2023 | Department of Sociology | National |
| 15 | The Department of Sociology at Nagaland University - Lumami organized a captivating lecture series titled "Why Do We Need to Do Theory" on November 6th, 2023. The event aimed to shed light on the fundamental importance of theory in the field of sociology and its relevance in understanding complex social phenomena. The distinguished speaker for the event was Prof. Maitrayee Chaudhuri, a retired faculty member from the Centre for the Study of Social Systems (CSSS) at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). | 06.11.2023 | Department of Sociology | National |
| 16 | The Department of Sociology at Nagaland University organized an insightful film screening of "Survey City," a documentary created by Prof. Sanjay Srivastava and Tarini Manchanda. The screening aimed to offer students and faculty members an opportunity to engage with sociological perspectives on urban life and the dynamics of city spaces. | 12.03.2024 | Department of Sociology | National |
| 17 | Department of Sociology organized a Lecture as part of SOCIOLOGY Lecture Series On August 23, 2024 . The key speaker was Dr. Kusum Lata, Assistant Professor, from Christ University, Delhi, delivered a well informed lecture on 'The Political Economy of Agrarian Crisis in Punjab' via Google Meet. Drawing from Marxian Political Economy, Dr. Lata provided a thorough analysis of the evolving dynamics between labor, capital, and the state's influence in shaping the capitalist trajectory of Punjab's agricultural sector. She delved into the historical significance of the Green Revolution, discussing its impact through the introduction of High-Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds and the process of tractorization, which transformed the agricultural landscape of Punjab. | 23.08.2024 | Department of Sociology | National |
| 18 | Department of Sociology hosted a thought-provoking lecture as part of its ongoing Lecture Series On Friday, September 6, 2024. The event, which focused on "Media and Women Empowerment: Projection and Representation", featured Dr. Archana Kumari, an Associate Professor from the Centre for Media Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi. Dr. Kumari's presentation delved into the complex relationship between media and women's empowerment, with a particular emphasis on how women are portrayed in advertisements. She provided a comprehensive analysis of the media's role in perpetuating traditional images of women, while also highlighting recent shifts in this paradigm. |
06.09.2024 | Department of Sociology | National |
| 19 | Department of Sociology organized an online lecture on September 18, 2024. Dr. Roluahpuia, Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Roorkee delivered an insightful lecture on the complex dynamics of borderland precarity in the context of the Indo-Myanmar borderlands, shedding light on the experiences of violence that communities in this region have endured. Central to Dr. Roluahpuia's discussion were three key aspects of precarity: the precarity of belonging, the precarity of places, and the precarity of living. These interconnected dimensions illustrate the pervasive nature of violence, uncertainty and instability that characterize lives in the borderlands. One of the most compelling arguments presented in the lecture was the emphasis on understanding violence not as isolated incidents, but as an ongoing process. | 18.09.2024 | Department of Sociology | National |
| 20 | The Department of Sociology at Nagaland University, hosted a lecture as part of their Sociology Lecture Series on October 4, 2024 at 1pm via Google meet. The event featured Professor Anjan Chakrabarti, Director of UGC Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, North Bengal University, who delivered an insightful presentation titled "Silk Route to Look East/Act East: North East India in Perspective". Professor Chakrabarti offered a comprehensive analysis of Northeast India's historical trajectory. His lecture expertly traced the region's development through three distinct periods: precolonial, colonial, and postcolonial. A key focus of his presentation was challenging the prevalent notion of the Northeast's isolation, arguing instead that the region maintained strong historical connections until the British colonial administration's territorial reorganization disrupted established trade routes and developmental pathways. Similarly the conflict and security interests have further hampered the growth of economic opportunities in the region. His analysis provided valuable insights into how these geopolitical changes shaped the region's development trajectory and current circumstances. |
04.10.2024 | Department of Sociology | National |
| 21 | Sociology Lecture Series was hosted by the Department of Sociology at NU Lumami. The speakers: Dr. T Longkoi from Central University of Haryana and Dr. Sunil Babu from Delhi School of Economics delivered thought-provoking presentations on "Public Sphere and Deliberations for Frontier Nagaland: Reflections on Recognition and Identity." Dr. Longkoi shed light on regional inequalities in Nagaland and the significance of Eastern Nagaland communities' decision to abstain from the 2022 Hornbill Festival. She also talked in detail about the historical context of the demands of tribes of Eastern Nagalend for a distinct autonomous district area or council that would allow these groups to participate in the modern economic development processes. Dr. Babu explored the relevance of Habermas's public sphere theory and Critical theory in understanding deliberative democracy. | 17.10.2024 | Department of Sociology | National |
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