Construction of Gender from a Symbolic Interactionism Lens – Vadanya Kaul and Melody Kshetrimayum
Symbolic interactionism is rooted in the works of George Herbert Mead and Herbert Blumer and emphasizes the role of repeated…
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…