Events

The Sociology Club gave a brief introduction about its objectives and vision and delved into discussions with the participants about the significance and importance of the discipline of Sociology. 

A whiteboard was setup and participants were asked to write their opinions regarding any social issues on sticky notes and attach them to the whiteboard. 

The event featured meaningful and insightful discussions. 

The first ever event hosted by the Sociology Club in January 2024 was a vibrant affair.

Attendees relished a blend of entertainment and intellectual stimulation, partaking in diverse activities like Bollywood trivia and the Ball Throw Challenge.

The Brain Bowl Bonanza captivated participants with thought-provoking questions spanning sociology and other subjects, all amidst laughter and lively conversations.

We conducted an insightful session around February which contained discussions regarding trolley problems, pressing national and international issues and their connections to different strands of sociological thought. 

Through group activities and open dialogues, participants gained valuable insights into the complexities of social dynamics.

Throughout the month, we collaborated with FLAME University's Film Society to screen films that have caste-based issues and themes.

We featured four films: Mari Selvaraj's "Pariyerum Perumal", Chaitanya Tamhane's "Court", Anand Patwardhan's documentary "Jai Bhim Comrade" and Nagraj Manjule's "Fandry".  

These films highlight existing social disparities and harsh caste realities vividly while also encouraging the viewers to question societal norms and fight against injustice.

The Sociolympics was a game night which featured games like “Pin the Beard,” “Pop the Balloon,” and "Everything Sociology". 

We aimed to promote sociological insights in a fun, engaging way. Our audience was quite diverse as everyone, from the students (of sociology as well as non-sociology backgrounds) to the security personnel at FLAME participated and enjoyed our game night. 

The Sociology Club turned pink for a cozy and lively screening of the Barbie movie! Attendees enjoyed cupcakes, free stickers, and a fun selfie booth, soaking in the film's playful yet thought-provoking essence. The event also featured insightful discussions exploring whether Barbie portrays feminism and what its message truly conveys. 

Wrapping up the evening, a spirited Kahoot quiz kept the energy high, with exciting prizes for the top three leaderboard stars. A perfect blend of fun, food, and feminist debate!

The new year was welcomed with the fun New Year Carnival, wherein the Sociology Club collaborated with the MANN Club. 

The stall hosted two fun and engaging activities, namely the ‘Bollywood Trivia’ and ‘How Chronically Online are you?’. The participants were given a choice between the two activities. If the participants answer three or more questions correctly, they are rewarded with free sociology-themed stickers and chocolates.

 
The Bollywood Trivia employed the use of questions in the form of chits related to the Bollywood cinema as the name suggested. The activity ‘How chronically online are you?’ used the memes and trends popular online as questions. In this activity, the participant picked a random chit with a meme, and they were supposed to act out the meme.

Mehfil is The Reading Initiative's Literary Event. It was a 2-day event wherein on the second day, the Sociology Club, along with the Environment Club, hosted a talk on narratives of change. 

Saaz Aggarwal is an Indian writer, artist and independent researcher based in Pune, India. With a Master’s degree in Mathematics, Saaz Aggarwal transitioned to the arts and produced notable works like “Sindh: Stories from a Vanished Homeland,”.

On the other hand, Neeti is a consultant at Ernst & Young in the Climate Change and Sustainability Services department. She is a Geo-Informatics Engineer from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun.

Together, their discussion sparked interesting insights into viewing the connections between society and the environment as a text.

The Sociology Club organized a guest lecture in honour of the Women’s Day celebration. The guest lecture was delivered by Dr. Katyayani Dalmia on the topic of skin colour and how we as individuals experience self through skin colour.

We explored the bias of skin colour in the world and shared first-hand experiences to understand the subject better. We also observed the intersection of caste within the subject matter. The lecture was super interactive and engaging, with key takeaways. The lecture was followed by a brief discussion and anecdotal stories by the participants.

During the Alumni Homecoming held from 18th-20th April 2025, the Sociology Club in collaboration with the Alumni Relations Office hosted FLAME Alumna Savitha Ganesh (Batch of 2020).

Ms. Savitha gave a candid and insightful talk on unconventional career paths in sociology, transferable skills and her experience as a reporter covering land housing and environmental issues in Chennai.