Department of Sociology

Faculty Members
Programs offered
Department Activities
Student Achievements

Name: Dr. Mohita Chaturvedi Sharma

Assistant Professor & Head

Qualification: MA -Sociology, PhD, CBSE - NET

Experience: 08 years

Ongoing research project:

Post-Doctoral Fellowship titled “Sustainable Livelihood Choices and Capacity Building among People Living with HIV in Rajasthan”under RUSA 2.0 Programme an MHRD initiative, Project XIV

Completed research project:

Research title: International Research, “ Asian Patient Perspectives Regarding Oncology Awareness, Care and Health” ( APPROACH)
- Sponsored by : LIEN Center for Palliative care, Singapore
- Duration : 2 years
Research Title: International research “ Needs of Informal Caregivers of Terminally ill Patients”, also presented at UICC Conference, Geneva, 2008
- Sponsored by : American Cancer Society
- Duration : 6 months
Doctoral thesis, “ Care systems of Cancer Patients In Formal and Informal Space: A Sociological Discourse”, ( specialization in Sociology of Health)

Publications

International Conference on “ Sustainable Development”, paper titled “ Sustainable Development Goal 8”, January 2019
National Conference on “The Urban Transformation: Issues and Challenges” paper titled “ Increased Urbanization & Violence against Women: A social understanding of Contradictory Phenomena”, March 2019
“Impact of Social Determinants on cancer patients and their caregivers well being: A study at cancer speciality Hospital in Jaipur”, Ascent International Journal for research analysis; 2018
“Emerging Trends of Juvenile Delinquency in India : A Sociological review”, Social Science Explorer; 2018
“Gender Discrimination in Indian Law: A distinct perspective” , Legal Issues, 2017
XXIV RSA National Conference on Sanitation Health and Urban Development, title of paper presented “ Sociology of Health: Significance of Social determinants in defining the Concept”, December 2017
IAPCON Conference, paper presented title “Bereavement and Social Response : Need for an Alternative System”, February 2017

Co researcher and author of a research conducted and journal published on the ”Needs of Informal Caregivers” in the Indian Journal of Palliative care. December 2011

Any other highlights:

Acted as Resource person for Workshop on “Role of Social Worker and Volunteers in Palliative Care” Jointly organized by SMS Medical College , Jaipur and IAPCON, 10th February 2022
Acted as Resource person for Three day State Level Faculty Development programme on “ Know-how of Virtual Learning” September 2020.

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Name: Dr. Sweety Mathur

Assistant Professor

Qualification:

M.A [ MERIT ]-2002-2004 [M.D.S UVS ,AJMER ]

M.PHIL [GOLD MEDALIST ]-2005-2006 [RAJ.UVS ,JAIPUR]

UGC NET-DEC [2007]

Ph.D-AWARDED SEPT.2011[RAJ.UVS ]

Experience: 16 years

Publications

COLLECTIVE INTERPRETATION OF GANDHIAN THOUGHT-“Mahatma Gandhi:The power of Nonviolence sociological Perspective”2017 [ ISBN:978-81-937238-2-1 ]
SAMKALIN SAHITY MAI STRI LEKHAN- “Mahila shashaktikaran ev adhikar” 2017 [ISBN:978-93-81005-23-1]
ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT INDIAN MODELS- “Co-operatives and Ryral Development in Indian :Problems & Prospects” 2017,[978-93-81149-95-9]
Social Science Explorer-“Social Inequality:Gender,Society and Environment ”Vol-8,year 2017 [ISSN0976-1969 ],journal of social science Research center
Ascent International Journal For Research Analysis-“Sustainable Development: Sociological Perspective ”2017 Oct-Dec Vol-II Issue IV [ISSN NO.2455-5967]
Ascent International Journal For Research Analysis-“ Joint Family System is an Asset to India Society”2018 April-June,Vol-III-Issue II [ISSN NO. 2455-5967]
Ascent International Journal For Research Analysis-“ Caste and class in Indian Society:Sociology Prospect 2018 Oct-Dec,Vol-III-Issue IV [ISSN NO. 2455-5967]

BOOK- Bhartiy parivaro mai tanav evam sangharsh [,Dr.sweety Mathur] ,2016 [ISBN:978-93-81005-94-1 ]

Any other highlights:

Academic Counsellor—Programme—BA/BDP Course—Eso 11,12,14,15 & ESO 16
Member of RSA LM-431
Member of RUWA
Member of board of studies of sociology uor [2016 -2019]
Member of Rajasthan lekhika sahitya sansthan -369

Department Of Sociology- Three/ Four Year Degree Course

BA Pass Course / Honors (Optional/ Subsidiary)

PART I
	Semester I	Semester II
Paper Title	Exploring Sociology (SOC-51T-101)	Basic Concepts in Sociology (SOC-51T-102)
PART II
	Semester III	Semester IV
Paper Title	Classical Sociological Thought (SOC-62T-201)	Understanding Indian Society (SOC-62T-202)
PART III
	Semester V	Semester VI
Paper Title	Social Research Methods (SOC-73T-301)	Indian Sociological Traditions (SOC-73T-302)

Programme Offered:

BA Pass Course / Hons. (Subsidiary)

Programme Outcome:

The students who complete 4 years of full-time study of an undergraduate programme of study in Sociology will be awarded a Bachelor’s Degree. The Sociology course is aimed at acquainting the students towards understanding society in general and the various sociological theories and methods and methodologies in particular.

PO1: Develop sociological understanding among learners

PO 2: Enable the learner to think critically and imaginatively about society and social issues

PO3: Develop academic excellence in Sociological thought, Indian society and other related subfields.

PO4: Engage with scientific methods of social research.

UG Course

B.A. - Pass Course

B.A. - Honours - Subsidiary subject

Program Outcome:

The primary aim of our curriculum is to provide students with the knowledge and analytic skills necessary to understand social life in an increasingly complex world.
The study and analysis of parts of social construction as a detailed study. This is because all other political, economic and educational institutions are affected by the prevailing social order.
Use their sociological understanding particularly in their careers or further education.
Design and evaluate empirical sociological research.
Explain and apply the major theoretical perspectives in sociology.

Career Opportunities:

Students with a bachelor’s degree in sociology often secure employment as social researchers, case workers, paralegals, public relations workers, administrators, community organizers, public policy researchers, and data analysts.

S. No	Name of the Activity	Date	Collaborating Agency	Objective	Methodology	Resource Person	Outcome of the Activity
1	Showcasing the movie “ The Pursuit of Happyness	24th September 2019,Tuesday	_____	learning more about interpersonal relationships	Showcasing and Discussion	____	-acknowledging the relevance of family
							-to be optimistic in life
2	Debate on “Triple Talaq Issue:Muslim women- (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act 2019	12th September 2019, Thursday	—---	Spreading awareness about women rights	Debate competition	____	-Awareness about women rights
							-Equality of Gender
3	Deliberation on “Contribution Of IndianSociologists in developing Sociological Thought”	17th October 2019, Thursday	—---	To enhance public speaking skills along with Conceptual clarity		____	- Understanding the contribution of Indian Sociologists to the development of the subject
					Deliberation
4	Deliberation on “Modern sociological Theory”	6th February 2021	____	To enhance public speaking skills along with Conceptual clarity		____	-Trace the emergence and development of Modern sociological theories
					Deliberation
5	Visit to Child Oncology ward, BMCHRC	9th August 2017, Wednesday	Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital & Research Center, Jaipur	Sensitizing students about children suffering from cancer	Field visit	____	-being aware about suffering of others
							-understanding community responsibility
6	Poster making Competitionon International Girl Child Day	11th October 2017, Wednesday	—---	Making the Students aware about “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” campaign	Poster making competition	____	-Spreading awareness about relevance of girl child
							- relevance of educating a girl child
7	Visit to an NGO ,” Disha”	29th August 2018, Wednesday		Sentizing about needs of differently abled children	Field visit	____	Making students aware about needs of differently abled children
							- spreading awareness about community responsibility
8	Poster making Competitionon International Girl Child Day	11th October 2018, Thursday	____	making students realize the relevance of Girl child in society	Poster making competition	____	Gender sensitization
							-Awareness about the patriarchal nature of our society
9	Guest Lecture on “The revival of Sociology of Health during COVID Pandemic	15th December 2020, Tuesday	____	-Sensitizing the students about the “New normal”,	Virtual Guest Lecture	____	Enlightening the students about the scope of the subject in Health & Medicine
10	One day Workshop on”Social Research & use of Statistical Tools”	8th November 2017, Wednesday	—----	Developing Computing and Communication skills	Workshop	Dr. Mridula Bhatnager	Understanding Research Methodology used in Social Sciences
11	One day Workshop on” Importance of Social Research in Sociology”	29th September 2018, Saturday	_____	Developing Computing and Communication skills	Workshop	Dr. Tara Singhal	Discussing why research is important in Social Science
12	Visit to “ The Indigo Project”, By NGO , JKSMS, Bagru	24th December 2018	Jan Kala Sahitya Manch, Jaipur	Hands on conduction of a Small Research	Field Visit	___	Learning how to conduct a Social Research
13	Powerpoint Presentations(Part1,2019)	4th November 2019, Monday	____	Use of ICT tools for academic understanding	Use of ICT Tools	____	Assignment based learning
							-learning to work as a part of a team
14	Powerpoint Presentations(Part2,2019)	22nd November 2019, Friday	_____	Use of ICT tools for academic understanding	Use of ICT Tools	____	Assignment based learning
							-learning to work as a part of a team
15	Powerpoint Presentations(Part3,2019)		____	Use of ICT tools for academic understanding	Use of ICT Tools	____	Assignment based learning
							-learning to work as a part of a team
16	Powerpoint Presentations	6th January 2021, Wednesday	____	Use of ICT tools for academic understanding	Virtual ( Google Meet)	_____	Assignment based learning
	( Part3), 2020						-learning to work as a part of a team
17	Guest Lecture on “ Jugen Habermas and his contribution to Social Thought”	16th December 2017	____	Academic understanding		Dr. Karunakar Singh	Conceptual clarity
18	“Development of Sociology in India”	28th November 2018	____	Academic understanding		Dr. S.L Sharma	Conceptual clarity
19	“Drishtiko” Virtual an annual skit	15th August 2021	____	Academic understanding	Virtual Mode	___	Highlighting socially relevant issues
20	“Examining the Anthropological Studies on Indian Society and Caste”	26th August 2021	____	Guest lecture	Virtual Mode	Dr. Neekee Chaturvedi	students were made aware of the intricate details of the correlation between anthropological studies and the Indian caste system
21	“The Spark Within: A Positive Approach to Life and Living”	25th September 2021	____	Guest lecture	Virtual Mode	Dr. Tanjul Saxena	to motivate students and to make them realize the importance of positive thinking
22	"Malignancies among Women: Myths & Truths"	27th October 2021	____	Guest lecture	Virtual Mode	Dr. Nidhi Patni	clarified doubts and myths pertaining to cancer among women
23	Three day workshop on " Social Research and Statistics"	20th to 22nd December 2021		Workshop	Virtual Mode	Prof.(Retd) Amita Sharma	To provide conceptual clarity about the use of Statics in social research
24	" Future Prospects and Management of Health care Industry in India"	25th January 2022	IIHMR, Delhi	Webinar	Virtual Mode	Dr. Pankaj Talreja & Ms. Divya Aggrawal	To make the students aware about the career opportunities available in the Healthcare sector.

Activity-2022-23

S. No	Activity	Date	Mode
1	Extension lecture	21-Sep	Offline
2	Survey-perception of personality growth	09-Oct	Online
3	International girl child day	11-Oct	Offline
4	Survey pocso act	18-Oct	Online
5	Slogan writing comp(busting body myths)	9 nov.	Offline
6	Community harmony week-	19 -25 nov	Offline
	Essay writing
	Debate comp.
	Poster making comp.
7	Toppers tals-Strategies to handle university exams	31-Jan	Offline
8	Extension lecture	21-Sep	Offline

Name of student enrolling into higher education	Program graduated from	Name of institution joined	Name of programme admitted to
Sant Pyari (2018)	B.A	Rajasthan University	M.A (Sociology)- Final
Diya Arora (2019)	B.A	Rajasthan University	M.A (Sociology) - Previous
Prerna Mathur (2019)	B.A	Non- Collegiate	M.A (Sociology) - Previous
Dimple Garg (2019)	B.A	Rajasthan University	M.A (Sociology) - Previous
Priyanka Saini (2019)	B.A	Rajasthan University	M.A (Sociology) - Previous
Komal Dayma(2019)	B.A	Rajasthan University	M.A (Sociology) - Previous
Varsha Sharma (2019)	B.A	Rajasthan University	M.A (Sociology) - Previous
Divya Mathur	B.A	Non- Collegiate	M.A (Sociology) - Previous