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RESEARCH CENTRE OF SOCIOLOGY
The research centre was established in 1985. Since its inception, the Research centre has built a reputation for itself, attracting innumerable scholars from all over Kerala. There are currently 5 Research Guides and scholars pursuing their quest for knowledge under them. Through research and evaluation, Dept. of Sociology has been consistently successful in moulding a socially dynamic group of scholars who are research-oriented and responsive to societal needs
Vision
To become a platform for empirical research and participatory action
Mission
To orient scholars into socially oriented, empirically grounded research activities this will enable in policy discussions and social development
Goals and objectives
· To make use of Scientific research endeavours to mould scientifically oriented, socially productive individuals
· Update the students and faculty on research and evaluation for the pursuit of academic excellence.
· Develop interest and confidence among the scholars in conducting experimental or non-experimental studies employing the qualitative or quantitative types of research.
Research Guides
The department was established as a centre for doctoral research in the year 1985. The approved Research guides are
· · Dr.Fr.George Koilparambil
· Dr.Ramola Joseph
· Dr. Sara Neena
· Dr.Shally Joseph
· Dr.Celinamma Scariah
· Dr.Gladis Mary John
Presently 13 research scholars are undertaking doctoral pursuits under their guidance.
Dr. Fr. George Koilparambil
Sri George Joseph 'The CBSE Curriculum and Personality Development'. Awarded on 18-11-05
Fr.Sunny Varghese 'Church and Community Developemnt-A Sociological study with reference to Bhimodok community'. Awarded on 28-2-2007
Dr. Ramola B Joseph
Dr. Claramma Thomas, Work- Life Balance: A Sociological study of women professionals in Kerala. Awarded in 2008
Mr.Benny Varghese, 2003 PT 'Health Care practices in Kerala through the Ages-displacements and revivalism'. Work progressing
Smt. Sajitha J. Kurup, 2004 PT 'Professionalism among married women teachers' Work progressing
Mrs. Amrutha Rinu Abraham,2006 PT, 'Single Child Family- A Sociological Analysis' Work progressing
Mr. Suresh Babu P, 2008 PT 'A Sociological study of Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus on Adolescents and Youth – A study conducted in the Government Hospital of Kerala'. Work progressing
Dr. Shally Joseph
Sr. Licy A.D. 'A Comparative study on generation differentials of Single women in Kerala' Awarded 10-08-09
Sr. Maries V.L, 2006 PT, 'Adolescents in Contemporary Kerala Family-Issues and Challenges' Work progressing
Smt. Sindhu C.A, 2006 FT 'Abadoned Muslim Wives – Victims of Early Marriage' Work progressing
Smt. Fathima T, 2007 FT, Matriliny favours Women : Reality or Myth? – A Comparative study of the Socio-cultural status of Mappila Muslim Women in Matrilineaal and Patrilineal Families of Malabar . Work progressing
Divya Jose FT 'Ethnogrpahic study on Konkani migrants in Kerala'
Arun R, Dissolution of Marriage in Urban Context – A Sociological Analysis. Work progressing
Research Projects MAJOR PROJECT:
Dr. Gladis Mary John is doing a UGC sponsored major project on 'Domestic workers in Kerala: Sociological analysis of problems and issues'.
MINOR PROJECT
Dr. Shally Joseph has completed a UGC Sponsored Minor Research Project on 'Role played by mothers in the socialization of food habits to prevent childhood obesity'
Dr. Gladis Mary John has completed a UGC sponsored Minor Research Project 'Problems of female nurses in Government Hospitals with special reference to Government Hospitals, Ernakulam.'
Research Publications and Books
Dr. Fr. George Koilparambil
Books
Aashwasageethangal
Aghanda Bible Aalaapanam
Divyakarunyasannidhiyil
Dr. Ramola Joseph
Books
Indian Society and Social Change, Pratibha Publications, Changanacheery, Kerala, India – 2001
Sociology – An introduction – Pratibha Publications, Changanacheery, Kerala, India – 2001
Sociology of Education – Potentials & Prospectus , Department of Sociology, St.Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, Kochi, India-2000.
Articles
'Sociology in the New Millennium' – Kerala Sociologist, Vol. XXVIII, No. 2, Dec. 2000.
Dr. Celinamma Scariah
Articles
Local Self – Governance and Development; Kerala sociologist, Vol.32, 2004
Dr.Shally Joseph
Books:
Entrepreneur’s of Kerala- Northern Book Centre, Delhi – 2002.( with the financial assistance of ICSSR)
Articles:
'DPEP Myths and Realities' – A Sociological Analysis in Kerala, Kerala Sociologist, Vol. XXIX, 1 June 2001.
Dr. Gladis Mary John
Books
Stree oru Nerkazha
Articles:
· 'Education and Work, Important Factors of Women’s Empowerment', Yojana, Vol. 30, Issue 12, July 2002
· 'Women and Work' Jeeva Jyoti, March 2002,Vol. 24 Issue 3.
· 'Feminity' Jeeva Jyoti, August 2002, Vol. 24,Issue 8.
· 'Organisational Commitment and Family Responsibilities of Women Workers of Kerala'. Women’s Link, Vol. 9 No. 2, April – June 2003.
· Gandhiji and Social Development,Yojana,October,2006
Awards and Honours
Ms. Sindhu C.A. , Research Scholar, was awarded the Dr.Jose Murickan S.J Memorial Young Sociologist Award for the Best Sociological paper in 2007 for her paper on 'Early Marriage- Another facet of Gender Violence'
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