| Senior College : |
Dr Perpetua Miranda M.A., D.H.E., MPhil, PhD
(Head of the Department)
Ms Gilda Pereira M.A
Ms Anagha Tendulkar M.A |
| Junior College : |
Mr. Ivan John M.A., Med., PGDHE, Mphil
Ms. Rochelle MA, BEd |
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Sociology is the organized, systematic and scientific study of social life, social relationships and behaviour in human society. It emerged in response to attempts to understand changes occurring in society due to the processes of industrialisation, urbanisation and globalisation. Sociology addresses current social problems confronting society and policy makers
It enables one to think imaginatively, reject preconceived ideas about social life and to understand social change from a wider perspective. It allows one to look beyond a limited understanding of human behaviour and to see the world and people through a broader lens.
Sociology has important practical applications and contributes to social criticism and practical social reform. It helps to formulate policies based on an awareness of divergent cultural values as well as investigates the consequences of policy programmes. It focuses on areas such as crime, delinquency, demography, industrial sociology, rural sociology, sociology of occupation and profession, medical sociology, law and society, sociology of human resource development, research methodology and statistics. Sociologists assist in planning and conducting community action programmes. They also advice on public and employee relations in organizations.
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The department has two divisions at the junior and senior college. The number of students at the entry level is approximately two hundred. The department offers six papers at the TYBA level; we also offer a double major and have a total class strength ranging from 80 – 100 students. The department has been actively involved in a number of co-curricular activities such as field visits to orphanages, widow's homes and NGO's. The department has also undertaken a number of data collection projects on areas like Endometriosis, Pedophilia and Sexual Harassment of Women at the workplace.
The following students obtained the first and second ranks at the TYBA Sociology Mumbai University examination held in March 2008, viz. Miss Gayatri Maniar (70.83%) and Miss Danish Ardeshir (70%). Photographs of the two to be inserted in the website.
Ms Gayatri Maniar secured the 1st Rank in Sociology at the TYBA Examination held in March 2008 by the Mumbai University. She was felicitated by the Mumbai University on 10th September 2008
Ms Danish Ardeshir secured the 2nd Rank at the TYBA Examination held in March 2008 by the Mumbai University .She was felicitated by the Mumbai University on 10th September 2008
MEGHNA KASAT has joined the ranks of our earlier toppers by obtaining the 1st rank in Sociology at the Mumbai University TYBA Exam 2009.
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| Dr Perpetua Miranda : |
Reader and Head of the Department of Sociology
Member Board of Studies Mumbai University
Member Faculty of Arts Mumbai University
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Project undertaken under CED Insaniyat Scholarship The Ghettoisation of the Mind(Mirror on Communalism)by Sanaya Dhotiwalla |
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Dr Perpetua Miranda
The Contribution of Dr Stephen Fuchs to Anthropology PhD Thesis, Tribal Welfare in India a Comparative study of the views of Verrier Elwin and G S GhuryeMPhil Thesis
Miss Anagha Tendulkar
Minor Research Project 2005-2006, Area social gerontology
Title Senior Citizens Association IN Mumbai
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Some students who have passed out of the department are currently working with NGOS or are pursuing higher studies abroad or in India in the field of HRD social work
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Students can take up the following courses after completion of T.Y.B.A. Sociology:-
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• MA in Sociology
• MSW from TISS
• HRD (Human Resources Department)
• Labour welfare course
• Courses in Journalism and Advertising
• Public Relations Course
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• Research Data Processing and data Analysis
• Work as a social worker in an N.G.O (MSW)
• Teaching after post graduation, with NET SET for senior college or Bed, for Junior College
• Labour Welfare Officers
• Public Relation Officers
• Journalist
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The Higher Secondary Course in Sociology expose students to the basic concepts of Sociology and the application of this knowledge in understanding Indian society, its institutions and social problems. Every effort is made to get students involved in the process of learning through the occasional use of discussions, debate, film screening, role playing and dramatization.
In the first year students participate in Sociology test of Comprehension which is directly a test of their extension of sociological knowledge to current social issues/problems. They also do a simple assignment which may include field visits or data collection for research.
The course highlights the problems of women and other marginalized sections of Indian society. Attention is also given to the impact of globalization, information technology and the media of mass communication. Career and personal development are also dealt with in this course.
The department has developed its own course material and worksheets for students to help them understand the subject and also prepares them for the HSC board examination. |
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Mr. I. John MA, MEd, PGDHE, M Phil. (Education), M Phil. ( Sociology), LTCL, AMusTCL, DipABRSM, ATCL (TD) |
His area of academic interest includes queer sexuality, women’s issues and educational issues. He is a musician and likes writing educational and liturgical music.
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Ms. R. Pereira MA, BEd |
Presently she is doing re`search in the area of women’s education, with special reference to institutions in Mumbai city. |
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