XVIII Rajasthan Sociological Conference
October 10 – 11, 2011Organized by Dept of Sociology, Govt. College, Kota
“Forces of Social Transformation in Rajasthan”
Forces of Social Transformation
Conference Theme:
Social Transformation is about total change in the structure and the functioning of society. It indicates a shift in the collective consciousness of a society. This could be triggered both by external and internal stimuli and acquires a momentum of its own. The stimulus may be intentional, or unintentional. It may be direct or indirect. Scientific discoveries, technological advancements, demographic profiles etc. are examples of unintentional but powerful sources of social transformation. Social transformation is deemed to occur when it is sustained over time. When attitudes and values are held in a completely new context (or paradigm) based upon different assumptions and beliefs.
The Four Technical Sessions and their thrust areas of the conference would be as under:
Session 1: Technology, Governance and Inclusive Growth
· Globalization and Cultural Change
· The Question of National Integration and Terrorism
· Role of technology and Social Transformation
· UID and change in public/private space
· Changing Role of the Government
· Voluntary action and social change
· Change in Family systems
Session 2: Social Movements, Civil Society and Education
· Social Transformation and its impact on Higher Education
· Development Projects and Displacement
· Increase in the number of lonely Elders and the generation gap
· Problems of the Youth and projection into future
· Modern Religions and their impact on the Ethical Structure
· Universalization of Education
· Indigenous people and forces of change
Session 3: Caste and Class Nexus
· Access to Health and Change
· Traditional art and craft and its conservation in the capitalist economy
· Land Alienation
· Land Reform
· Caste-class dimensions of Bullockcart Capitalism, Agricultural development and Industrialization.
· NREGS and impact on Grassroot Social Structure
Session 4: Open Panel
· The Women’s Question
· Food Security in Rajasthan
· Traditional water resource management
· Dams, irrigation and social impact
· Water consumption pattern and rural urban divide
Papers are invited from academicians, research scholars, consultants, Government and Non-Government agencies, persons from Corporate and industries etc.
An abstract of about 250 to 300 words which should include the title of the paper, objectives, methodology, major findings and conclusions. It should reach the Organizing secretary at Email: gunjeetkaur@hotmail.com before 10th Sept, 2011, otherwise it would not be possible to include it in the conference souvenir.
A hard copy of the full paper as per APA style should reach the organizing secretary by 30th Sept, 2011. Hard Copy of Abstract and full paper should necessarily accompany the soft copy (MS Word) either as a CD or E-Mail. A publication of the selected papers is proposed after the conference.
Organizing Committee
Patron
Dr Sunil Bhargava (Principal)
9414183676
Co-patrons
Dr D S Yadav
(Vice Principal)
9351793188
Dr Nanda Gautam
(Vice Principal)
Dr O P Maheshwari
(Vice Principal)
Advisers
Prof C L Sharma
(Chairperson RSA)
94607287778
Prof S L Sharma (Secretary RSA)
9828072037
Dr N K Bhargava (Member RSA)
Organizing Committee
Dr Prabha Sharma (Chairperson)
9414572732
Dr Gunjeet Kaur (Organising Secretary)
9828140807
Ms. Suman Gupta (Treasurer)
94133614083
Ms. Supriya Seth (Coordinator)
9414420057
Sh T N Dubey (Coordinator)
9413161532
Ms Jaishree Rathore (Co-Treasurer)
9352778115
Dr Ramphool Jat
(Co-coordinator)
9414752890
Ms Talwinder Kaur (Co-coordinator)
Registration Details
Registration fee For Participants*
*Rs 300.00 extra in excess to the above mentioned rates would be charged from non RSA participants.
Important dates
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 10th Sept, 2011
Abstract Submission Deadline: 10th Sept, 2011
Final Paper Submission Deadline: 30th Sept, 2011
Registration fee be sent through DD drawn in favor of “The Organizing Secretary, XVIII RSA Conference 2011 Kota”, payable at Kota.
All communications regarding the conference be directed to the Conference Secretariat:
Dr Gunjeet Kaur Mr. T. N. Dubey
Organizing Secretary Coordinator
Department of Sociology Department of Sociology
Govt. College, Kota Govt. College Kota.
9828140807 9413161532
gunjeetkaur@hotmail.com tribhunath@gmail.com
About the city Kota
Present Day Kota owes its foundations to a Kotya Bhil warrior who 800 years ago built a small fortification at Akelgarh and put up a protective mud-wall around it all the way to Retwali. In 1580, Rao Madho Singh strengthened both the fortification and the wall.
Kota is a city in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located 240 kilometres south of state capital, Jaipur. Situated on the banks of Chambal River, Kota is one of the major industrial hubs in northern India, with many prominent chemical, engineering & power plants based here.
Surprisingly unexplored, the Kota region of Rajasthan has some splendid treasures for the tourist to take home memories of. Its impregnable fortresses, sprawling palaces, exquisitely wrought palaces and lovely waterways act as a magnificent foil to its exotic wildlife and delicate fresco Paintings.
Kota is famous for its distinctive style of painting. Kota is also famous for Kota stone, sand stone, Kota Doria sarees and Kachori , Kota is also attracting a large number of students from all over the country for getting pre entrance coaching for engineering, courses especially for IIT.
The weather of the city is generally pleasant in the month of October and is well connected through rail and road.
Registration Form
Rajasthan Sociological Association
XVIII RAJASTHAN SOCIOLOGICAL CONFERENCE
October 10th-11th, 2011
Organized by- Department of Sociology, Govt. College Kota (Raj.)
REGISTRATION FORM
(To be filled in and sent with the Demand Draft to the Organizing Secretary)
(Tick mark whichever option in this form is appropriate to you)
1. Name (Block): Mr. /Ms.
(a) Age_____________________ (b) Sex: Female/ Male ________________________
2. Designation:_____________________________________________________________
3. University/ Organization: ___________________________________________________
4. RSA Life Membership Number:______________________________________________
5. Mailing Address: ___________________________________________ ___________ __ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________Fax: ______________E-mail:_________________________
6. Accompanying Person(s):
7. Date of Arrival & Departure: Arrival: Departure:
8. Do you require accommodation? Yes / No
9. Details of DDs/Cash Enclosed:
(a) Registration Fees (including fee for accompanying person):
Bank Draft No. ____________ Dated _________ Drawee Bank_____________________
For Rs.________________________
(Crossed DD to be drawn in favor of “The Organizing Secretary, XVIII RSA Conference 2011 Kota)”, payable at Kota.
Place:
Date:
Signature of the Delegate
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
· Delegates are requested to send, along with the registration fee, the prescribed charges per head for each accompanying person.
Accommodation will be provided on first serve basis in the order of time and date of registration.