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1 Most. Rokeya Akter, Senior Resilience in the Face of Environmental Challenges:
Undergraduate Student, Hajee An In-depth Analysis of Women's Access to
Mohammad Danesh Science Reproductive Health Facilities in the Char Areas of
and Technology University, Chilmari, Bangladesh.
Dinajpur -5200. Contact:
01780898156, Mail: Char is a locality in the riverbed and separated from
rokeyamst3@gmail.com the mainland which makes it inaccessible for char
dwellers as well as mainland dwellers. About 60 to
70 lakh people are living in Char areas of
Bangladesh (Sobuj, 2021). A large portion of this
population is far away from accessing the
opportunities to maintain a healthy life. Particularly,
women are failing to fulfill their basic needs and
leading a more vulnerable life while the main goal of
SDGs is "No one left behind" and Goal 10 advocates
for "Reduce Inequality". The objective of this study
was to identify challenges and vulnerabilities faced
by women living in the Char areas in terms of
assessing their reproductive health needs. To
explore those challenges ‘Social Exclusion’ theory
was used as a theoretical lens. The study was
conducted in different chars of Chilmari, Kurigram.
Qualitative methodology was used and data were
collected through in-depth interviews in the form of
testimonios (Nolin & Russell, 2021). The findings
show that women in the char lack reproductive
health care knowledge and there is an adverse impact
of early child marriage on their reproductive health.
Additionally, the women of Char suffer from health
hygiene, sanitation, family planning facilities, high
birth rates, and menstrual health-related
complicacies. Therefore, the findings of this study
will aid the government and non-government
organizations (NGOs) to take adequate initiatives to
reduce the challenges and vulnerabilities of the
women living in the chars.

1. Dr. Dhivya Janarthanan, Reading caste from Anti-caste movements

Assistant Professor, National What does a study of anti-caste movements tell us
Law School of India about the institution of caste in contemporary India?
2 University, Bengaluru What kind of discrimination is caste? What do anti-
caste assertions tell us about caste in contemporary
India? Through a study of anti-caste movements and
caste association movements we look at how ideas
and practices of caste are challenged or transformed.
 2. Prof. Janaki Abraham, This paper will draw from intensive field work that
Professor, Department of each of us carried out in Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Sociology, University of Delhi, respectively. We argue that a claiming of material
Delhi culture and rituals that have been denied to castes is
a critical way in which self-respect and dignity have
been fought for and explore the complex ways in
which different caste associations and movements
engage with or reject Brahmanism and Brahmanical
rituals and gods. Taking cognizance of such claims,
engagements, and rejections, we make a case for
understanding the impact of anti-caste movements on
understanding caste.
Government’s Role on Displacement,
Rehabilitations and Resettlements of Tribal in
Chhattisgarh: An Analysis

3 Dr. Manoj Kumar Verma, Chhattisgarh is known for its rich mineral resources
Assistant Professor, and a good proportion of tribal communities. The
Department of Sociology, state's commerce-oriented development programs
Banaras Hindu and projects have created serious problems and
University, Varanasi-221005 challenges for the tribal community. To enhanced
Manojbhu786@gmail.com economic activities, the government permitting
private agencies to open such industries in the tribal
area. The mining industry is one of them. In the
recent decade, as the result of economic
development, tribal displacements have become a
very common phenomenon. They are displacing in
the name of development, especially public purpose
development, due to various projects and
Industrialization including the mining industry.
However, displacement for the Public Purpose
Programmes (PPPs) and alternative management for
welfare of Project Affected Families (PAFs) is up to
the state government that at what level government is
doing. In the light of the above suspicion, few
questions were raised. Wither PAFs are willing to
leave their habitat or not, if yes at what condition.
Are they satisfied with the compensation package?
How they are living in the R&R camps, and how
they are surviving? Similarly, what alternatives
providing for PAFs, how R&R projects are being
implemented, whether the government is interested
to implement the R&R project properly and actively
and what regulation on Tribal Rights say? These are
the key questions that we need to inquire about.
The paper attempts to displacement and R&R
 activities of State Government and its user agencies,
that either government or private companies are
providing proper habitation and resettlement at the
level of their satisfaction or not, or only tribal
communities are displacing from their ancestor’s
land. Also, attempt to tribal rights concerning
displacement and R&R. In this backdrop, this
proposed paper will be based on secondary sources
of information and the nature of paper will be
quantitative as well as qualitative and conceptual
one.
Keywords: Natural Resources, State Economic
Activities, Tribal’s Community, Displacement,
Rehabilitations, and Resettlements, Tribal Rights.
Dr. M S Jayakumar, Excluded Immigrants: Keralites in the GCC
Assistant Professor, Countries
Department of Sociology, ‘Social exclusion’ means the ‘inability of an
4 University of Kerala individual to participate in the basic political,
Email: economic and social functioning’s of the society in
jayanmadhavan@gmail.com which he/she lives.’ Immigrants often experience
Ph. 9847564447 social exclusion when they are prevented from full
LMI 1889 participation in the social, economic, and cultural life
of the host societies. For the execution of numerous
infrastructures and building projects, the GCC
countries required cheap and adaptable workforce
that resulted in the massive migration from Kerala to
the Gulf. Though this offered economic opportunities
to many Keralites, it led to their exclusion as well.
The present paper investigates on the various
dimensions of exclusion experienced by the
emigrants from Kerala to the GCC countries, using
qualitative and quantitative data. They are excluded
from the mainstream society in many ways. The
temporary migrant status under the Kafala system is
the root of all forms of exclusion. The GCC
countries are not financially inclusive societies as the
immigrants have a discriminatory pay scheme. The
legal system is often inaccessible to the immigrants,
though they are often trapped in legal issue. They are
a spatially segregated community as they have to
stay away from the natives. They are also often
outside health care coverage. Their working and
living conditions are also discriminatory. They do
not have access to social services. So is the case of
housing conditions. They are always at the risk of
exploitation. Language and cultural barriers and
 limited social networks with host society intensify
the issue.
Key words: Exclusion, GCC, Keralites
The Status of Dalits within Left Wing Extremism
in Andhra Pradesh

The Left Wing Extremists popularly known as

Naxalites and Maoists constitute the breakaway
5 V. Sreemannarayana Murthy, groups from the Communist Party of India and the
Associate Professor, Communist Party of India (Marxist). In the United
Department of Sociology, Andhra Pradesh the Naxals established their bases in
Andhra University, Telangana and Coastal Andhra region. Given the
Visakhapatnam, Andhra semi feudal social milieu prevailing in Telangana,
Pradesh the Communist Party of India (ML) could
Ph. 9959407799 consolidate its base and mobilize the excluded
LMI 4887 groups like Dalits who joined the extremists inspired
CR No. AISC000252 by the latter's slogan of replacing the existing
political system with a just and liberal system of
governance. Thought the frustrated youth joined the
movement, it was discovered that the Naxals who
later came to be christened as Maoists consist of two
wings, the planning wing and the execution wing.
The planning wing is the forte of the upper caste
people who occupy the positions of leadership, while
the execution wing predominantly consists of Dalits
and the tribes. It is observed that caste hierarchy
prevails among the Maoist cadres also. Prominent
Naxal/Maoist leaders like T. Nagireddy, Pulla
Reddy, Kondapalli Sitaramaiah, Rama Krishna and
others belonged to the upper castes. While the
leaders of the upper stratum mobilize funds and plan
operations and often participate in negotiations, the
Dalits stand in the vanguard and are the victims of
police encounters and often violent interrogations.
This is a qualitative study. Apart from gathering data
from secondary sources, interview method shall be
followed to interact with surrendered Maoists
through Civil liberties organizations.

Disability and Vulnerability: A Study of Female

Person with Hearing Impairedness and Mute

Human life is predisposed to vulnerability because

of our embodiment and material requirements. We
are susceptible to bodily illness, injury, incapacity,
6 Dr. Jayashree Ambewadikar, and death, and we must rely on the care of others for
 Central University of Gujarat prolonged periods of time. Because we are social and
emotive creatures, we are emotionally and mentally
susceptible to other people in a variety of situations,
including loss and sadness; abuse, neglect, and poor
treatment; and rejection, ostracism, and humiliation.
Because we are sociopolitical entities, we are
susceptible to abuses of our rights, political violence,
exploitation, manipulation, and oppression that lead
to social and political marginalisation and exclusion.
A person’s vulnerability due to disability brings in
the individual, mental and physical aspect which has
universally long deep-rooted contours of power and
privilege, placing resources differentially at their
disposal by virtue of social position - determining the
effects of vulnerability and to what degree. Turning a
critical eye on the concepts of disability may be
helpful in theorising enlarged concept of ontological
vulnerability, basically ascribed vulnerability with
feminist perspective. This study is exploratory in
nature with qualitative research design of case study
method for female persons with hearing
impairedness and mute. Here the vulnerability of
these female person in the social institutional
framework and social processes will be studied. This
study will capture their vulnerability in family,
neighbourhood, society, education, economy,
marriage, decision making, judiciary, technology,
obviously communication etc. The role of
community and state in providing and protecting
their rights as key indicator to their development is
studied by fieldwork, with secondary literature on
the concept of disability and vulnerability.
Unmasking Inequalities: An Analysis of
Marginalization, Media and Stigma during the
Covid-19 Pandemic

The outbreak of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19),

7 Ms. Freda Tavares, Assistant beginning late 2019 and early 2020 showed
Professor, St. Xavier’s College, vulnerabilities within societies, as well as highlighted
Mapusa-Goa. (Affiliated to Goa existing disparities among marginalised populations.
University) The pandemic era led to the world witnessing a surge
in fatalities, widespread hospitalization, and stringent
restrictions of movement. The infectious nature of
the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus
inevitably gave rise to fear and paranoia. The stigma
of COVID-19 tended to be temporary due to the
 short duration of morbidity and extended those who
tested positive, and those showing signs of possible
infection. However within this environment of fear
and paranoia, certain marginalised groups faced
double stigmatization on account of being COVID19
positive or suspected with Covid-19 infection.

This paper seeks to explore the relationship between

three important elements: marginalization, media,
and COVID-19 stigma, drawing on the ideas of
Goffman, and Link and Phellan. A study of stigma
within the context of disease, and COVID-19 in
particular reveals the significant role played by
media in an age of pervasive social media and mass
communication. Through an analysis of media
coverage, public discourse on social media, and
experiences of marginalised groups, this study aims
to examine how media narratives reinforced social
exclusion and stigmatization of marginalised
communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords: Marginalization, Stigmatization,

Inequality, Social Exclusion, COVID-19
Dimensions of Gender Inequality in Rural India:
A Study of Two Villages of Unnao District in
Uttar Pradesh
The paper is an outcome of the wider study of social
8 Dr. Supriya Singh, Assistant inequality in rural India. Paper studies two villages in
Professor, Department of Bighapur block of Unnao district in U.P. The
Sociology, Khun-Khun Ji Girls villages have been selected through purposive
P.G. College, Chowk, Lucknow sampling and have been analyzed in terms of various
dimensions of rural social inequality including
gender as well as the status of women using
qualitative fieldwork method. The inequality among
rural women is not only in economic terms but also
in many other socio-cultural incapabilities laden on
them because of gender. In spite of similar work the
wages for women are lower than for men in both the
villages as per national trend. During the fieldwork,
women revealed that they are forced to do overtime
work as well just because they are women and their
work quality and capability is considered less than
men. Though with the emergence of Self Help
Groups in the villages many women have become
empowered economically but the benefits of these
groups are mainly reaped by upper caste and class
 women. Different caste women have different SHG
which indicates that caste inequalities are stronger
enough to de-motivate women to stand on the same
forum. Because of the concept of an ideal woman
many women are not inclined to work outside the
home even if their economic condition is not so good
especially if they are from the upper caste. The
present paper on the basis of intensive fieldwork and
interviews tires to locate the factors which are
reinforcing gender inequality at village level and are
working as the constraint in liberating women both
in economic as well in social terms.
Key Words: Gender Inequality, Ideal Woman, Self
Help Groups, Socio-cultural Incapability
Stratification of Different Schools of Medicine

The sociological imagination may draw special

9 Dr. Subhankar Basu, attention to the stratification of different RCs having
Terminated Teacher of Theory (RC-1) at the top and Everyday Life (RC-28)
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s at the bottom with Digital Sociology as an
Nand Vidya Niketan, presently appendage. The RC-08 is of Inequality,
known as AMNS International Stratification, and Exclusion. The interesting point is
School, Surat the shifting of focus from functional to critical, but
LMI 3114 not conflict as it is directly antithetical to the
establishment. The incorporation of inequality to
Dr BrahmanandamTigiripalli stratification and corresponding exclusion reflects
Brahmanandam, some fundamental changes in the ISS’s majoritarian
Associate Professor, CMDR, position to study society.
Dharwad Functionalism has been the blind supporter of
stratification and inequality thereby. Marxism,
however, found revolution embedded in stratified
inequality. To balance this, universities have been
assigned with the task to study exclusion as mere
dysfunction that can be addressed with affirmative
actions and inclusive policies. Indian Sociology
today seems to be happy with a moderating critical
perspective balancing both functional optimism and
revolutionary cynicism at academic level.
The paper in hand explores the modern, postmodern,
and poststructural dynamics behind the emerging
stratification of different schools of medicine—
Allopathy, Homoeopathy, and Ayurveda, including
Unani.

Keywords: stratification, critical perspective,

postmodern cum poststructural dynamics, etc.
 From Price Tags to Power Structures: Decoding
the Pink Tax

In simple terms “Pink Tax” can be described as the

10 Sugyani Patra extra amount paid by women while purchasing
CSSS, Jawaharlal Nehru products and services, for which men pay
University, New Delhi comparatively less. However, this is a multifaceted,
Email: sugyani176@gmail.com extensively deliberated, and analysed issue that
7894121370 women encounter in their everyday existence. From
a sociological perspective, it is pertinent to inquire
into the underlying structures and factors—often
tacitly assumed—that lead to women consistently
bearing additional burden than their male
counterparts. As a theoretical framework, a dual
perspective that combines feminist theory and
symbolic interactionism has been adopted, thereby
offering a comprehensive analysis of the
multifaceted implications of the 'pink tax'.
The inquiry relies on an examination of secondary
data, supplemented by the incorporation of self-
ethnography where observation plays an important
role. This paper aims to delineate the gender
disparities evident in power structures. To explore
the broad-reaching consequences and underlying
factors of the 'pink tax', women have been
considered as a collective group, setting aside
distinctions of class, race, ethnicity, religious
affiliation, and other variables.
Through an examination of this concept, it
investigates how women are consistently compelled,
either by societal expectations or coercive factors, to
allocate additional resources for various purposes.
Whether intentional or inadvertent, the impact of the
pink tax resonates with women on both a personal
level and in public spaces. While the concept of the
"pink tax" has primarily been linked to economic
considerations, this comprehensive examination
reveals that the scope of the pink tax extends beyond
the confines of the marketplace.

Occupational Changes and Social Mobility: A

Sociological Study of Agonda Village

This study delves into the profound transformations

 occurring in Agonda Village, a picturesque coastal
hamlet in south Goa, India. Traditionally, the local
populace in Agonda engaged in fishing, cashew
cultivation, Toddy tapping, and agriculture.
However, the emergence of tourism as a burgeoning
11 Ms. Sayali Gaunkar industry has led to a remarkable shift in occupational
Research Scholar, Ph.D. in patterns, with locals increasingly pursuing salaried
Sociology, D. D. Kosambi jobs in the tourism sector. This paper centers on the
School of Social Sciences and impact of this transformation on locals, shedding
Behavioural Studies, Goa light on the transition from traditional livelihoods to
University, Goa exposure in a modernized job market, and the
Ph. 9975168008 ensuing empowerment and emancipation
email: experienced by locals of Agonda.
gaunkar.sayali@gmail.com The study is rooted in the lived experiences of the
village's residents, with the researcher, a native of
Agonda, employing participant observation and the
case study method to gather data. This approach
provides an in-depth exploration of the locals'
experiences and the wider societal changes that have
often been overlooked. Some of the objectives are: 1.
To understand the impact of tourism on the
occupational choices of Agonda's residents. 2. To
explore the consequences of this shift on the
empowerment and emancipation of locals in the
village. 3. To highlight the changes and challenges
faced by the local population as they transition from
traditional livelihoods to tourism-related
employment.
This study contributes to the sociological
understanding of the profound impact of tourism-
driven occupational shifts in rural communities. It
highlights the often-neglected experiences and
perspectives of local. The research employs
participant observation and case study methods to
capture the lived experiences and transitions of
Agonda's residents. This study reveals that tourism-
related employment has significantly altered the
occupational landscape of Agonda. Furthermore, it
underscores the broader societal changes and
challenges associated with this transition.
Exclusion of tribes in Assam-An Exploration of
Numerically Small Tribe in Karimganj District

Social exclusion is a concept that defines rupture of

social bond from an organic society or solidaristic
12 Dr. Jayeeta Sen, society. Broadly, social exclusion has been defined
Asstt. Professor in the as “the process through which individual or groups
Department of Sociology, of people are wholly or partially excluded from
Ramkrishna Nagar College, active participation in society with in which they
Ramkrishna Nagar.788166 live” (Hassan and Kabeer, 2008). It is assumed as
opposed to social integration mirroring of perceived
importance of being included. The concept social
exclusion has two main features - firstly, in its
multidimensional nature, where the people are
excluded from participation in various social
processes, be it a socio-economic, socio-political as
well as socio-cultural aspects at a time. Secondly, it
implies a focus on both relation and process that
cause deprivation.
There are many disadvantageous groups in terms of
race, ethnicity, un-touch ability and gender etc.
which regarded as underprivileged from mainstream
society throughout the globe. Tribes in India are
notable amongst them. Although in colonial and
post-colonial period many integrative policies were
adopted to include them in social structure as well as
to ameliorate socio-economic miseries. But the
efforts remain elusive.
The constitution of India categories the tribes of
Assam into plain tribes and hill tribes focusing on
their habitats. Despite, many integrative policies
have been adopted till date but still many groups are
battling with hunger, starvation, malnutrition,
illiteracy, acute diseases, poor condition of shelter
and sanitation encompassing many other forms of
exploitation in the mainstream society. Sakachap are
one such tribal group living in Assam-Mizoram
border In Karimganj district, living in small groups
in isolated villages patches called “zailan”. They are
poverty ridden. In sufficient amount of land is the
only source of livelihood amongst them. They are
also deprived from other arenas of development like
education, health etc. The present paper aims to
explore social structure and culture of Sakachep
tribes in order to investigate the cause of cause of
insufficient amount of land possessed by them.

Keywords: Disadvantageous, Social bond, Social

process, Deprivation.
Exploring Social Exclusion and Stigma during
COVID-19 Pandemic
13 Dr. Jitendra Ram, The purpose of this paper is to explore the Covid-19
Assistant Professor, and its impact on the people of India from
Department of Sociological sociological point of view. This pandemic has
Studies, Central University of brought lots of challenges for the whole humanity in
South Bihar, Gaya Bihar contemporary time. In this regard, an attempt has
Email: jitendra241@gmail.com been made to focus on how coronavirus is being used
as stigma or social stigma rather than a disease.
Subsequently, people are treating infected persons as
untouchable which seem a very adverse mark of
social cohesion or integration for society. Even,
social discrimination, segregation, untouchability,
exclusion have increased through coronavirus in the
globe in general and India in particular at this crucial
juncture. In this regard, India is not exception to it.
Keeping the view in mind, the paper focuses on the
following underlying concerns: Firstly, how the
Covid-19 has become a peculiar form of stigma or
social stigma for the whole humanity. Secondly,
recently the practice of untouchability has emerged
as a new phenomenon in quarantine centres even in
the times of the toughest crisis though it is illegal and
constitutionally prohibited. Thirdly, idea of social
distancing will be appropriately contextualised
through sociological point of view. Fourthly,
coronavirus has accelerated social exclusion of
people especially for migrant workers in recent time.

[Keywords: Covid-19, Stigma, Pandemic, Social

Distancing, Untouchability, Social Exclusion]

Title: Resilience in the Face of Environmental

Challenges: An In-depth Analysis of Women's
Access to Reproductive Health Facilities in the
Char Areas of Chilmari, Bangladesh.
14 Most. Rokeya Akter, Senior
Undergraduate Student, Hajee Char is a locality in the riverbed and separated from
Mohammad Danesh Science the mainland which makes it inaccessible for char
and Technology University, dwellers as well as mainland dwellers. About 60 to
Dinajpur -5200. Contact: 70 lakh people are living in Char areas of
01780898156, Mail: Bangladesh (Sobuj, 2021). A large portion of this
rokeyamst3@gmail.com population is far away from accessing the
opportunities to maintain a healthy life. Particularly,
women are failing to fulfill their basic needs and
leading a more vulnerable life while the main goal of
SDGs is "No one left behind" and Goal 10 advocates
for "Reduce Inequality". The objective of this study
 was to identify challenges and vulnerabilities faced
by women living in the Char areas in terms of
assessing their reproductive health needs. To
explore those challenges ‘Social Exclusion’ theory
was used as a theoretical lens. The study was
conducted in different chars of Chilmari, Kurigram.
Qualitative methodology was used and data were
collected through in-depth interviews in the form of
testimonios (Nolin & Russell, 2021). The findings
show that women in the char lack reproductive
health care knowledge and there is an adverse impact
of early child marriage on their reproductive health.
Additionally, the women of Char suffer from health
hygiene, sanitation, family planning facilities, high
birth rates, and menstrual health-related
complicacies. Therefore, the findings of this study
will aid the government and non-government
organizations (NGOs) to take adequate initiatives to
reduce the challenges and vulnerabilities of the
women living in the chars.

Social Stratification among Tribal People in

India: A Review of Literature

In India, there are more than 400 tribal groups

residing in remote hilly terrains and far-flung areas.
These tribal communities are expected to be
15 Sinan Aquib Gull homogenous in their social organisation. However,
Research Scholar, in reality they are diverse, facing distinct challenges
Institutional Affiliation: Dept of and opportunities. This study, based on existing
Sociology, University of literature aims to highlight the social stratification
Kashmir. existing among these tribal populations across India.
Phone: 9906926699 The results of the study reveal that Scheduled Tribes
ISS Membership Number: (STs) exhibit three primary forms of stratification in
O/SM-020142022 India. The first is rooted in traditional sources of
Conference Registration power, often revolving around clans, lineages, and
Number: AISC000881 descent, as certain clans hold inherent superiority.
The second form of stratification arises from the
close interaction of Tribal people with caste Hindus,
leading to divisions based on caste hierarchy. The
third type of stratification stems from the
introduction of education, reservation policies,
developmental initiatives, and migration, resulting in
the emergence of a class system among tribal
communities. Overall, Tribes in India are not a
homogeneous group, rather there are various
 divisions within and among the tribal groups. This
has given rise to "Tribe within a Tribe," signifying
the developmental disparities among tribal people
and their varying access to resources, with some
being more privileged while others remain
underdeveloped and marginalized.

Keywords: Tribe, Social Stratification, Power,

Education, Reservation, and Development etc.
The Role of Khap Panchayat in the Fulfillment of
Social Dimensions of Sustainable Development
Goals

16 Ms. Sonali Dinkar More Sustainable development is a holistic approach to

M. A. (Sociology - NET, SET), improving the quality of human life. It has three
Research Scholar, dimensions namely, environmental, economic, and
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar social. These three dimensions influence each other
Marathwada University, and have various approaches. The social dimension
Aurangabad, of sustainable development refers to the well-being,
Email ID: - equity, and human rights of people and communities.
sdmore9665@gmail.com It is difficult to attain and operationalize the social
Maharashtra State (India) dimension of sustainable development, because of
diversity and complexity of social realities among
worldwide communities. In contemporary world,
values, norms and preferences and cultures of some
communities are opposite to the modern era. One of
them is Khap Panchayat. Khap panchayat is an
undemocratic village council based on old aged
norms and values. It is patriarchal in nature. Khap
panchayat restricts the inter-caste marriage, inter-
clan marriage, inter-village marriage. Khap
panchayat is prevalent in northern states of India –
Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Panjab, and
Rural Belt of Delhi. Honor killing, rape, gang rape,
atrocity, women trafficking, gender inequality,
exclusion of Dalit etc. are the social issues of khap
dominated area. To implement sustainable
development goals properly and balanced it is
necessary to explore the social dimensions of
communities worldwide. The purpose of this study is
to explore the degree of well-being, equity and
human rights of people within khap dominated area.
The significance of this study is to provide direction,
how can measure and compare the social dimension
of sustainable development across countries
(different communities). This article is an
 exploratory study and help to understand, how small
communities play an important role in the fulfillment
of sustainable development goals. For this study
secondary data is used.

Keywords: - Sustainable development, social

dimension, khap panchayat, modern era, equity,
human right, well-being

New Dalit Middle Class: Understanding Class -

Caste Phenomenon
17 Rahul Kosambi
rahulkosambi225@gmail.com Globalization has created a new middle class among
the Dalits. The middle class process was the outcome
of multifaceted processes during colonialism. And
later economic and political processes by post
independence state.

Creation of class into the caste is a unique

phenomenon. And this paper attempts to understand
the multiple dimensions of the same.

Understanding Social Exclusion in the Changing

Scenarios of Recent Times: Indian Perspective

“So long as you do not achieve social liberty,

whatever freedom is provided by the law is of no
avail to you”

~ Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
18 Rahul R
(Member – Indian Sociological From ages the world has seen social exclusion in
Society) many forms. India with its vibrant diversity
Research Scholar, Department encompasses its own exclusionary and inclusionary
of Studies and Research in forms in it. “Social exclusion describes a state in
Political Science, Tumkur which individuals are unable to participate fully in
University, Tumkur -572103, economic, social, political and cultural life as well as
Karnataka the process leading to and sustaining such a state”.
Historically India has seen many conflicts and social
movements in the past towards the upliftment of
those discriminated. Though many inclusive steps
have been taken in the recent past, we see it today in
its changing forms and trends. It is at most very
necessary to study the patterns of social exclusion in
the times of the technological advancement. Through
this article I look upon to study social exclusion, its
 forms and approaches and also study the concepts
and theories with respect to Indian perspective.
Changing patterns of social exclusion in India in
recent times. The measures and developments taken
by the government, especially through interventions
of technology. The initiatives by civil society and
voluntary organizations in addressing these
inequalities. To also observe the social psyche and
recent trends towards reducing these inequalities. To
suggest some policy options and way forward for an
optimal utilization of resources towards an inclusive
society.

Traditional Occupational Pattern of Bhil Tribal

in Dhule District

19 Dr. Rita Malache Preamble:

Associate Professor, The present paper focuses on the Bhil tribes in the
Department of Sociology, Dhule District of state of Maharashtra. The Bhil are
University of Mumbai, very simple tribal who are living in nature of the
Mumbai- 98. Sahyadri and Satpuda region of Dhule and,
Email: Nandurbar District. The Bhils are primarily
ritasociology85@yahoo.com agricultural and pastoral people which are mostly
Mobile No: 7304603360 lives in mountainous and hilly area. Their subsidiary
Retrieval Reference No. occupations are hunting, gathering of roots etc. It is
132021859670 for five years found that the surrounding environment of human
Membership RC No.08 communities continues to be the major source of
their livelihood. This is particularity more true about
the tribal communities as compared to the urban
industrial community. For tribes, the surrounding
natural resources such as the rivers, ponds, forest,
land, water, flora and fauna etc. happen to be the
main sources of their livelihood. In present scenario
Bhil tribe is living in very marginal position on all
spares of life. The present study focused on their
socio economic betterment and development. The
study aim to focus on Bhil tribal traditional
livelihood pattern and analyses their social economic
exploitation and make their social economic
development. There is a need for including cultural
values associated with socio economic system for
contemporary tribal development. This paper tries to
find out the impact of their traditional occupational
knowledge and socio economic status in modern
pace of development. And focused on to solved there
problems in all spare of life.
Objectives:
1. The study aims at finding the socio economic
changes reflected in the standard of living and the
living conditions of Bhil tribal in Sakri taluka of
Dhule districts of Maharashtra.
2. The effect on traditional occupational pattern and
its impact on socio economic variables like such as
literacy, school enrolment, educational attainment,
health indicators, per capita income, employment
opportunities, and access to basic amenities like
drinking water, housing, drainage facility and
electricity.
3. To understand the challenges and scope of
developmental initiatives for Bhil tribe in Dhule
districts of Maharashtra.
Methods:
This study is based on the data collected through
personal interview from the Bhil tribal resident of
Sakri Taluka of Dhule district it tries to analyse the
traditional occupational pattern problems and
challenges faced by Bhil tribes. A survey of
inhabitants is to generative a qualitative data.
Primary data is collected from an interview schedule,
purposive sampling and participant observation
methods
Findings:
The present research is unique in the sense that here
Bhil tribals status in recent time is studied from
various angles in Sakri Taluka. The study is not only
focusing on the economic development but also tries
to understand the threads of connectivity between the
traditional, social and cultural values of Bhil tribal as
indigenous population. The study is focussing on the
basic traditional occupational knowledge and
information of Bhil tribal.
Conclusion:
The study of the Bhil tribal community is useful in
the sense that it brings out various new facts relating
to the process of social change taking place among
the Bhil tribal. Further it also reveals some special
problems which were faced by the Bhil tribal. due to
the environmental degradation, tribal populations are
being forced to the change their traditional
occupations and adopt new ones.(As per the
observation of this researcher the traditional
occupations of Bhils included fishing, shifting
 agriculture, distilling liquor and selling, whereas the
new occupations include daily wage labour, seasonal
migrant workers as sugarcane cutters etc.) It is
assured that each information must be useful for the
purposes of planning for upliftment of Bhil tribals
and also in preparation of suitable programs for their
welfare.

Dom Women of Varanasi’s Cremation Ghat: A

Sociological Study

20 Sarishti Joshi In the diverse Indian landscape, women's status is a

Research Scholar complex issue, perceived in various roles from
Department of Sociology nurturers to mystical figures. While progress has
Panjab University, Chandigarh been made, outdated beliefs persist, relegating
160014 women to subservient roles. This complexity reflects
sarishtijoshiofficial@gmail.com the clash between tradition and modernity, with
patriarchy playing a significant role in the
dehumanization and devaluation of women.
Despite the empowerment efforts of urban Indian
women, many still find themselves confined to
domestic roles. Varanasi, a city rich in culture and
spirituality, presents a contrasting reality for Dom
females. The Doms, a marginalized community,
manage Varanasi's oldest cremation ghats,
'Manikarnika' and 'Raja Harishchandra Ghat.'
Dom females, at the lowest caste hierarchy, endure
significant hardships due to societal stigmatization
and entrenched social hierarchies tied to their work
as cremation laborers.
Their struggles illustrate the tension between
tradition and modern aspirations in a city known for
its cultural heritage and spiritual significance.
Qualitative and quantitative methods are used to
explore this issue.
This study aims to spotlight the genuine challenges
and injustices faced by women in Masaan, the
cremation area, and the restrictions imposed by their
community's men. It provides insight into the
ongoing struggle between tradition and modernity,
nuances of female empowerment and inequity, and
 contributes to research methodology development.
The findings could impact policies for marginalized
communities, bridging the gap between tradition and
progress in the intricate landscape of Indian society.

Sharath N. and Role of Rehabilitation Centres in the

Research Scholar, Department Development of Beggars
21 of P.G. Studies and Research in
Sociology, Kuvempu Begging in India is a serious social problem and a
University, Jnana Sahyadri, blemish on social life in any society. It is a tragedy
Shankaraghatta, Shivamogga that India is one of the few countries in the world
District, Karnataka, where the beginning is seen in public in India, which
Mobile: 8497010260 is full of failing natural resources. There are about 50
E-mail: lakhs of people who are in a position to beg others
sharathjn78@gmail.com. for their existence. Living side by side with all their
self-respect and dignity indicates the enormity of the
problem. Personally speaking, begging refers to a
Dr. Anjanappa B.H. person's failure to meet their basic needs. If it is
Professor, Department of P.G. analysed, it will point out the serious deficiency of
Studies and Research in the social system, which is unable to fulfil the basic
Sociology, Kuvempu needs of all the members of society.
University, Jnana Sahyadri, The present study aims to study the various planning
Shankaraghatta, Shivamogga, programmes undertaken for the development of
Karnataka, beggars in the rehabilitation centre. The information
Mobile: 9449783149 was collected from two sources, like primary and
E-mail: secondary sources of data. To collect primary data,
anjanappa.soc@gmail.com. 50 respondents were selected, who are living in a
beggar rehabilitation centre in Bengaluru city, by
using a simple random sampling method. The
present study reveals that various schemes have been
devised for the beggars in the rehabilitation centre.

Key words: Rehabilitation centre, Beggars,

Development

Bridging Cultures: Fostering Inclusivity for

International Students in Educational
22 Sharath N. Institutions in Bangalore
Research Scholar, Department
of P.G. Studies and Research in International students are described as ‘student
Sociology, Kuvempu sojourners’ who move to other countries to pursue
University, Jnana Sahyadri, their higher education within a particular period
Shankaraghatta, Shivamogga (Shiverdecker (2018), Gebregergis,
District, Karnataka, INDIA, 2020). Cross-cultural intervention studies have the
PIN - 577 451, Mobile : potential to mitigate social exclusion and foster
8497010260 ; e-mail: intercultural understanding among international
sharathjn78@gmail.com. students enrolled in educational institutions in India,
given the escalating globalisation of the educational
environment. The study examines some of the most
Dr. Anjanappa B.H. pressing problems faced by international students
Professor, Department of P.G. today, including social marginalisation and cultural
Studies and Research in misunderstanding. The study aims to examine the
Sociology, Kuvempu effectiveness of a cross-cultural intervention
University, Jnana Sahyadri, programme in light of the significant influence that
Shankaraghatta, Shivamogga these obstacles have on academic achievement and
District, Karnataka, INDIA, general welfare. The primary objectives of the study
PIN - 577 451, Mobile : are to evaluate the current state of social exclusion
9449783149 ; e-mail: and intercultural comprehension, as well as the
anjanappa.soc@gmail.com. effectiveness of culturally sensitive intervention
programmes implemented in educational institutions
in Bangalore. The study seeks to foster a
more inclusive and supportive academic milieu, with
the ultimate goal of enriching the academic and
personal experiences of international students.
The significance of the study cannot be understated,
as it directly addresses the pressing concerns faced
by international students within educational
institutions in Bangalore. Social exclusion and
cultural misunderstandings not only affect the
students themselves but also have repercussions on
the broader educational community. One of the
major challenges faced by foreign students is the
difficulty in adapting to the host country. The
adverse impact of this phenomenon on students'
scholastic achievements and subsequent attrition
from higher education institutions is evident. By
promoting intercultural understanding and reducing
social exclusion, the study seeks to contribute to the
creation of a more harmonious and culturally diverse
learning environment, fostering a sense of belonging
and academic success for international students. The
study employs a mixed-methods approach,
combining quantitative surveys and qualitative
interviews. It commences with a comprehensive
assessment of the current social exclusion and
intercultural understanding levels among
international students.
Following this, as culturally sensitive intervention
program conducted annually within the educational
institution in Bangalore, a rigorous evaluation will be
conducted to gauge the program's effectiveness in
reducing social exclusion and improving intercultural
 understanding. To strengthen the global
competitiveness of Indian universities, it is necessary
to consider the structural differences among
universities and assess the effectiveness of policies in
promoting internationalization (Pranjali, Kirloskar.,
N.R., Inamdar, 2022). Overall, creating an inclusive
environment for international students in educational
institutions in India requires adopting dynamic
teaching practices, promoting social inclusivity, and
ensuring consistent efforts towards
internationalization. This research is poised to yield
valuable insights and practical recommendations,
enabling educational institutions to better support
international students and promote intercultural
harmony within their campuses in Bangalore.
Keywords: International students, social exclusion,
Intercultural understanding, Crosscultural
intervention, educational institutions

23 Rumina Pushkin, Pageantry of Gods: A Sociological Study on

Ph.D. Research Scholar, Theyyam Performers of North Malabar
ISS
Department of Sociology, Art forms had always been a vehicle for man to
University of Mumbai express his emotions and desires from a very long
Phone no: 7012068657 time. The present paper focuses on Theyyam in
Kerala, South India. Exclusive to North Malabar,
Membership No: LMI - 5905 Theyyam is a form of ritual worship of ancestor
RC Membership No: RC 08:19 spirits and local deities wherein the bodies of
– 2312 Theyyam specialists become vehicles for the
Email: rumie6446@gmail.com manifestation of specific deities or spirits. Most
AISC people in Malabar, who might be broadly classified
Registration No: AISC001039 as Hindus, regardless of their caste or class,
participate in the worship of Theyyam. The sacred
spaces of Theyyam worship are mainly the
courtyards of the taravad (matrilineal joint family) or
lineage shrines. The right to perform Theyyam
belongs exclusively to the members of scheduled
caste, scheduled tribes or untouchables. It is
performed by communities of Vannan, Malayan,
Velan, Mavilan, Pulayan, Koppalan, Pulayan, etc.
who are the downtrodden section of society. Caste
and caste inequalities exists as a reality in the present
day too. In Kerala, irrespective of high development,
literacy and secularism, caste is still a crucial matter
in the social and cultural life of the people. The
 present study explores the overt and covert forms of
caste system that exists in the society. The study
would examine how Theyyam was related to the
traditional caste system of Kerala reinforced by the
Hindu temples and rituals associated with it. This
study will also be to analyzing the hegemony
exercised by the higher castes over centuries in
Northern Kerala.
Keywords: Theyyam, art form, ritual, caste,
exclusion, hegemony, marginalization

24 Swetank, Research Scholar The New Unequals Among Appearing Equals: A

Department of Sociological Need to Go Beyond Binary to
Studies, Central University of Delimit the Perpetual Exclusion.
South Bihar, Gaya.
Indian Society has been historically seen as a Society
divided in Castes. This division has led to several
form of exclusion and disparity to certain castes.
After Independence India as a Nation has adopted
welfare model of State and consequently decided to
implement affirmative actions programmes in the
form of Reservation to Scheduled Castes or Castes
that suffered untouchability in one or the other form.
Though the entire group of Scheduled Castes are
appearing equals on the line of untouchability but
there are unequals among them which are at a more
disadvantageous position on the ladder. This paper
deals with the cause, concern and possible solutions
for the Castes among Scheduled Castes which are
proportionally less represented and empowered
among other Castes of the same Caste Group.
Objective:
1. To identify the Castes among Scheduled Castes
more represented, empowered than the others of the
group.
2. Finding the Socio-economic, political cause
responsible for over inclusion and under inclusion of
the certain Castes among Scheduled Castes.
Significance:
Social Exclusion on caste lines has been a historical
reality for Indian Society. This paper also highlights
the need to go beyond binary of untouchable and
non-untouchables in order to benefit the ones who
are more needy than the others. This Paper will
invoke the need to find more disadvantageous Castes
in the group of Scheduled Castes so that we can
 move towards overall wellbeing and inclusive
Society.
Methodology:
This Paper deals with the both quantitative and
qualitative data from secondary sources. Further
analysis of data is done by taking it from various
Government records, Census, Articles, Reports. It
deals with possibility beyond linear causal terms for
some phenomena to occur. Major Argument:
This study highlights the need of dig dipper into the
parameters and process of execution of welfare
policies to benefit the Scheduled Castes provided the
fact that there is an ununiform socio-economic
position of different Castes among Scheduled Castes
and Individuals of the same Caste.

Keywords: Scheduled Castes. Untouchability. Under

inclusion. Over inclusion. Affirmative actions.

Education, identity and empowerment:

Narratives from a Scheduled Caste Loi
community

25 Sheetal Shalini Pebam The paper attempts to look into the journey of the
Reference No. AISC000937 Lois (a group of Scheduled Caste communities in
Transaction ID 2301018175 Manipur) in their aspirations for education and
LIFE MEMBER (LMI 5466) empowerment. Lois are among the most
marginalized communities in Manipur. Though
often subsumed under the broader Meitei identity,
the Lois have for a long time been subjected to
discrimination, especially with the coming of
Hinduism. Recently, the Loi communities have
started making efforts to break away from their
marginalized status through education. Central to
their journey is the official recognition as Scheduled
Castes, which has unlocked access to certain
opportunities that are crucial in their struggle for
empowerment. Drawing insights from qualitative
interviews conducted with respondents from one
such Loi community – the Kakching community in
particular, the paper underscores how the community
looks at education as a tool to address this crisis of
marginalization, and empower the Loi communities.
In this paper, I argue that, for the Lois, education not
 only serves the purpose of individual advancements
but also becomes a potent instrument that can
challenge deeply ingrained stereotypes and redefine
their collective identity.
Keywords: Lois, education, identity, empowerment,
marginalization, Scheduled Castes

26 Akhil M.M, Ph.D. Scholar, Bridging gaps: A case study of Chakkiliyan

Centre for Study of Social students’ inclusion in Higher Education
Exclusion & Inclusive Policy,
Pondicherry University Introduction: The present research paper aims to
examine the obstacles encountered by the
Aravind V.S, Ph.D. Scholar, marginalised Chakkiliyan community in their pursuit
Centre for Study of Social of higher education, particularly in terms of
Exclusion & Inclusive Policy, accessibility and inclusion. In this study, researchers
Pondicherry University utilise case study methodological approach to
investigate, explore and evaluate the barriers that
hinder Chakkliyans access and enrolment to Higher
education. The study is conducted in Palakkadu
district of Kerala where 22 respondents were
interviewed using semi-structured interview method.
Four themes were emerged out for Thematic
analysis;
1) Barriers to Access
2) Inclusivity
3) Policy recommendations
4) Way forward
This study offers valuable insights into the
multifaceted barriers encountered by Chakkiliyan
students and communities in their endeavour to attain
higher education. The researchers intend to enhance
comprehension of the identified objective and
themes, thereby making a valuable contribution to
the field. Additionally, we seek to provide evidence-
based recommendations that can facilitate the
creation of a more inclusive and equitable
educational environment.
Keywords: Chakkiliyan, Higher Education,
Inclusion, Accessibility