School And Society: A Study of a Multi-Ethnic Government School in Urban Assam – Gargi Gayan
There have been many debates in history about the nature of education and the purpose of knowledge production. The nature…
In Defence of Identity Politics – Maitreyee
Several states in India recently held their assembly elections. Elections, along with much intrigue and political machinations, also usher in…
A Book Discussion on The Public and their Platforms: Public Sociology in an Era of Social Media
A Book Discussion on The Public and their Platforms: Public Sociology in an Era of Social Media With Mark Carrigan…
Ambedkar’s Hands – Ankit Kawade
“Apes, too, have organs that can grasp, but they do not have hands.” Martin Heidegger, What Is Called Thinking? “The…
Education in the Desert: Field Notes from the Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat – Bhavna Harchandani
Formal Education is widely seen as the steppingstone to modernization. But do all citizens have equal access to education in…
Construction of Identity – Banhishikha Ghosh
The term identity has become a buzzword in social sciences and academic circles in the last few decades. The modern…
Between the Descriptive and the Analytical: Precarity to Precarious – Gayatri Nair
It seems almost opportune to think about the concept of ‘precarity’ when we are in the throes of a pandemic.…
Challenging Gender Inequalities in Land Rights and Forest Governance: An Interview with Bina Agarwal
Bina Agarwal is a Professor of Development Economics and Environment at The University of Manchester, UK, which she joined in…
‘Male Breasts’ and Masculinity: A Critical Look at the ‘Ideal Body’ – Aashirwad Chakravarty
An anonymous quote from the internet says: “Don’t let your mind bully your Body”[i]. Herbert Mead’s Mind, Self and Society…
A Book Discussion on Being Adivasi: Existence, Entitlements, Exclusion
A Book Discussion on Being Adivasi: Existence, Entitlements, Exclusion – edited by Abhay Xaxa and Ganesh N. Devy and published…