The Social Implications of ‘Gender Reveal Parties’ – Shviti Tagore
‘Gender reveal parties’ are very common these days. Would-be parents announce to their families and friends whether they are going…
Cultural Construction of ‘Uncleanliness’ – Shivani Chunekar
In India, the term ‘social distancing’ has a history that is closely associated with caste. The term ‘social distancing’ has…
Social Interaction in A Roadside Market of Suburban Kolkata – Atmadeep Sengupta
Despite being a site of social connections and interactions, markets occupy a peculiar position in sociological literature. The sociology of…
Social Construction of Fear and Repercussion during COVID-19 – Kukil Gogoi
Present Context The pandemic of COVID-19 has devastated the entire world. However, it is not only instilling fear among the…
Contending Realities, Contending Knowledges and the matter of Power in Digital Times – Kitdor W. Kharbuli
I We are told that these are post-truth times. While we may struggle to grasp the full portent of the…