XVIII RSA Conference 2011

Conference Announcement

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

Guidelines for Submission of Abstract/Paper

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 10^th-11^th, 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:_____________________________________________________________

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4. RSA Life Membership Number:______________________________________________

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6. Accompanying Person(s):

7. Date of Arrival & Departure: Arrival: Departure:

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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:

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Signature of the Delegate

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· 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.