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Name Dr. Asmita Bhattacharyya
Designation Assistant Professor
Department Name SOCIOLOGY
Office Phone No +91 3222 298-298 Extn. 264
Email ID asmita.bhattacharyya@mail.vidyasagar.ac.in
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Address Dept of Sociology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore 721102
Educational Qualification
Degree NameInstituteYear of passing/awarded
PhD in ARTS (Sociology)Jadavpur University (as JRF-SRF of ISI, Kolkata)2014
MPhil (Sociology)Jadavpur University2004
UGC-NET in Sociology, for LectureshipUniversity Grants Commission (UGC)2003
M.A. (Sociology)Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.2002
3yr-.B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology Lady Brabourne College under Calcutta University (CU)2000
XII-standard Board ExaminationBhavan’s G.B.K. Vidya Mandir, Kolkata centre, under CBSE course1997
X-standard Board ExaminationBhavan’s G.B.K. Vidya Mandir, Kolkata centre, under CBSE course.1995


Career Profile / Teaching Experience
Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Vidyasagar University since April 5, 2012.
Research Fellow,(2009-2012) Sociological Research Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata.
Part-time faculty (January-August, 2009)in Jaiprakash Institute of Social Work under Vidyasagar University .
Part-time faculty J.D.Birla Institute, Kolkata, 2008.
Part-time faculty, in Maulana Azad College, Kolkata, 2007-08.
Guest Faculty in Jadavpur University for three consecutive sessions of 2004-05, 2005-06 & 2006- 07.

Specialization/Research Area
Field of SpecializationResearch Area/ Areas of Interest
Gender and Information Technology Sector
Labour market
Gender issues
Environment & Health

Course/ Subject Taught
Soc/202 Research Methods II: Qualitative Research Methods (2016-2017)
Soc/303 Rural and Urban Societies (2016-2017)
Soc/403- Civil Society and Civic action (2012-2015)
Paper WOS 113 (MPhil in Women study Centre) - Feminist Movements and Organisations (2017-2019)
Paper WOS 114 (MPhil in Women study Centre) - Issues in Womens Empowerment (2017-2019)
Paper WOS 122: (MPhil in Women study Centre) - Gender; Development and empowerment (2017-2019)
Soc 403: Application of the Research Skills (2016-2017)
Soc/102- Contemporary Trends in Marxian Traditions (2016-2021)
Soc 204/Elective: Sociology of Health and society (2016-2021)
SOC-203:Rural and Urban Societies (2018-2019)
SOC-304 Sociology of Media and Society (CBCS)/Elective (2016-2021)
Soc-104 Advanced Sociological Theory (2012-2015)
Soc- 302 Sociology of Gender and Politics (2012-2015)
Soc-402 Sociology of Environment and Demography (2012-2015)
Soc 202 Social Change in Modern India (2012-2015)
SOC/402 Population and Society (2016-2017)
SOC-203: Rural and Urban Societies (2018-2019)
SOC-303:Qualitative Research Methods (2018-2021)
SOC/202 Research Methods II: Qualitative Research Methods (2016-2017)
SOC-402 Demography in India: Social Approach (2018-2021)
SOC-403: Developing Research skills (2018-2021)
SOC-404:Dissertation and Viva Voci (2016 -2021)
SOC-102:Post Marxian Traditions (2018-2020)
SOC 211 (MPhil in Sociology) Feminism: Theories and Debates (2019-2021)
SOC 114 (MPhil in Sociology)Tools and Techniques of Sociological Studies (2019-2021)
Paper 103 (PhD coursework in Sociology) Advanced SociologicalTheory (2014-2017)

Conference/ Symposium /Journal Paper / Books Published
International Publication
TitlePublished inYearPublished by
" Well-being Dimensions at the End of Life among the Indian Peri-Urban Elderly." by Das, Moumita., and Bhattacharyya, Asmita.Gérontologie et société/Gerontology and Society (2021/1). 43(164) ,67--83,UGC care listed II, H-Index (10), SJR (.115), Impact score (.11). journal2021Fondation Nationale de Gerontologie, FRANCE, ISSN 01510193, 21010218
"Social Distanciation through COVID-19: A Narrative Analysis of Indian Peri-Urban Elderly" by Das, Moumita., and Bhattacharyya, AsmitaSocial Sciences and Humanities Open (2021), 4(1), 100139, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2021.1001392021ELSEVIER ISSN: 2590-2911
Socially distanced or socially connected? : Well-being through ICT usage among the Indian elderly during Covid-19 by Bakshi Trisha & Bhattacharyya AsmitaMillennial Asia 12(2),190–208, Association of Asia Scholars DOI: 10.1177/0976399621989910, UGC Care listed II, H-Index (2), Impact factor (.25), SJR journal (.124)2021SAGE, ISSN 23217081, 09763996
Situating Marginalities in India: An IntroductionEdited book on Marginalities in India: Themes and Perspectives(eds.) Asmita Bhattacharyya & Sudeep Basu2018Springer Nature, Singapore, Print ISBN 978-981-10-5214-9 Online ISBN 978-981-10-5215-6 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5215-6
Unmasking the Masked Gendered Sociability: A Case of the Indian Software IndustryEdited book on Marginalities in India: Themes and Perspectives(eds.) Asmita Bhattacharyya & Sudeep Basu2018Springer Nature, Singapore, Print ISBN 978-981-10-5214-9Online ISBN978-981-10-5215-6https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5215-6
Contextualising Intergenerational Mobility of Women ‘Techies’ of Kolkata,Bangladesh e-Journal of Sociology,11(1):38-53; ISSN 1819-84652014Bangladesh Sociological Society
Gender Inclusivity in Information Communication Technology: Some policy indicationsInternational Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention, 2(6):61-65; ISSN 2319 – 77142013IJHSSI
Women in Indian Information Technology (IT) sector: A Sociological AnalysisJournal of Humanities and Social Science (JHSS, 3(6)45-52;ISSN: 2279-0837, ISBN: 2279-0845. Having impact factor of 1.532012International Organisation of scientific Research (IOSR)
Women in Information Communications Technology (ICT): Opportunities and ConstraintsEdited book in Gender Deprivation And Empowerment of Women:U.K. De and B.N. Ghosh (eds.); 277-289; ISBN- 978-3-8433-9497-02011LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, GmbH,(Germany)
Women in Information Technology SectorAsian Journal of Science and Technology (AJST),2(3),6-14;ISSN: 0976-33762011Science and Technology Asian Journal


National Publication
TitlePublished inYearPublished by
Subjective Wellbeing through Social Support Networks among Indian peri-urban Elderly by Das Moumita & Bhattacharyya AsmitaIndian Journal of Gerontology, 34 (3),293-312. 2020Indian Gerontological Association, ISSN 0971-4189 -UGC Care list I
Negotiating Gender Identity in the Neo-Globalised Workplace (34-50 PP).Edited book on Emergence of Subjectivity Formations-Social-Anthropological Discourses from India (Eds) Julia Guenther & Kasi Eswarappa, Maharatra, INDIA ISBN 978-81-932525-3.2017People"s Literature Publication, Maharastra.


Other Publication
TitlePublished inYearPublished by
Environmental dimension of Respiratory problems: A Case Study of North KolkataConference proceedings entitled "Management of Natural Resources and Environment in India": 625-630.2010Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar organized by GAD Institute of Development Studies, Amritsar.


Books Published
Title of the BookPublished byYearRole
Marginalities in India: Themes and PerspectivesSpringer, Singapore2018Principal Editor

Ph. D. Thesis Guidence
Ongoing / Submitted Ph. D. Thesis
Scholar NameThesis TitleCo SupervisorStatusComplete in Year
Moumita DasExperiencing Ageing in Contemporary Society:A Case Study of West Midnapore Submitted2021
Md Reja AhammadMuslim Women in Panchayat: A study in district of PuruliaProf. Bipul Kumar Bhadra, Dept. of Sociology, Jadavpur UniversityOngoing2021
Trisha BakshiUse of Technology by the elderly: A Sociological Analysis Ongoing2021
Aakash Ranjan DasEducation through Digitalisation in Higher Studies: A Sociological study in West Medinipur, West Bengal Ongoing 
Rupanjana SinhaGender and Work: A case of Women legal professionals in Kolkata Ongoing 
Souvik AichRepresentation of Gender in Cyber-Punk Literature: A study of select texts (Women studies Centre) Ongoing 
Soumyashree ChakrabortyFriendship among Children in Everyday Life: A Case study of West Midnapore District. Ongoing 


Awarded Ph. D. Thesis
Scholar NameThesis TitleCo SupervisorStatusComplete in Year
Moumita Bhattacharya (MPhil in Women studies)MPhil thesis on Women and Entrepreneurship: A case study of Midnapore, West Bengal submitted at Women Studies Centre Awarded2020
Ramgopal Ghosal (MPhil in Women studies)MPhil Title of Thesis: WAR CRIME, WOMEN AND THE FAILURE OF INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNALS: A STAIN FROM BANGLADESH TO BOSNIA submitted at Women Studies Centre Awarded2020
BRAHAMADEV JANA (MPhil in Women studies)MPhil thesis Title: GENDER-BASED CYBER VIOLENCE amongst College girl students: A case study of East Midnapore submitted at Women Studies Centre Awarded2020
Arpita Kheto (MPhil in Women studies)MPhil thesis Emotional Maturity and Effectiveness of Female Teacher Educators: A case study submitted at Women Studies Centre Awarded2020
Rajesh Das (MPhil in Women studies)Women participation in Agriculture with special reference of Paddy: A case study of Paschim Medinipur District submitted at Women Studies Centre Awarded2019
Nilesh Kanti Barman (MPhil in Women studies)Women Participation in Mat-Industry: A case study in Sabang Block-Paschim Medinipur submitted at Women Studies Centre Awarded2019
Souvik Aich (MPhil in Women studies)Food, Culture & Gendered Space: Representing New-Women from select Writings of Manju Kapur and Easterine Kire submitted at Women Studies Centre Awarded2019
Purusottam Bera (MPhil in Women studies)Kanyashree Prakalpa- A scheme for the Adolescent Girls of West Bengal: A Sociological Study submitted at Women Studies Centre Awarded2018

Project Work



Completed Project Works
Project titleWorked asFunding AgencyAmount in Rs.Duration in yearsPeriod
Year to Year
Status
Prospects of Growth of IT/ITes in an Urban periphery: A Sociological studyPrincipal InvestigaterUGC-Innovative scheme620002 years20152017

Invited Lectures 
TitleOrganized byVenueYear
Delivered an Invited Lecture on ‘Rechristening teaching and research in pandemic times’ on the Orientation Programme in Adamas University, Kolkata on 28th August, 2020DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND CULTURE STUDIES Adamas University, Kolkata.Online2020
Invited as a speaker for the plenary session "Women in Profession and Working Women" of the 3rd Winter School of the Women’s Study Centre on 20th February 2019.Women studies Centre, Vidyasagar UniversityVidyasagar University2019
"Glass ceiling in Corporate World: An overview" delivered in the faculty Lecture series of VU on 18th August 2019.Vidyasagar UniversityVidyasagar University2019
Gender Analysis in Information technology sectorWinter school on Gender Equity: Status, ideologies and Future Challenges - 5th to 25th January, 2018. Organised by Vidyasagar UniversityVidyasagar University2018
Understanding Techno-Work-Life Stress: A Cross-cultural perspective on 14th November, 2018.Sociological Research Unit (SRU), Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata.ISI, Kolkata2018
Is Software Industry gendered? A Case study of KolkataUnder the conference thee “Existence of Discrimination among Men,Women and Third sex: Historical Background and Present Day Reality” on 4th-5th Jan.2017UGC sponsored two-day state level seminar organised by dept. of History,Panchakot Mahavidyalaya & Nistarini CollegePanchakot Mahavidyalaya2017
Coping with Techno-Work-life stress at the annual conference to be held on 4th and 5th November, 2017The Japan Sociological Society (JSS)University of Tokyo 2017
Gendered Media in the State level Seminar on Mass Media & Society: Contemporary debatesHijli College, Kharagpur, MidnaporeHijli College, Kharagpur, Midnapore2016
Need for Gender-sensitive Policy: A snapshot of a WorkplaceIn the Panel Discussion on "Gender and Society" in the Winter School (5th-25th Jan.2016) organised by Women Studies Centre, Vidyasagar UniversityVidyasagar University2016
Taught courses on a) Sampling, b) Tools and Techniques of data Collection, c)Coding and Editing of Data I & II in Research Methodology Course for Ph. D.Students in Social Sciences" sponsored by ICSSR (New Delhi) during March 14-23, 2016Department of Humanities and Social Sciences,Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati (INDIA)Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT-G)2016
'Women in Administration in higher educational institutes': A case study' lectured in the National Seminar on “Women in Higher Education: Policies & Perspectives" in 11th-12th March, 16Organised by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in collaboration with Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University NandedSwami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, Maharastra2016
Status of Women in IndiaVidyasagar Institute of HealthVidyasagar Institute of Health, West Midnapore2015
Delivered University Special lecture on “Dual Burden: A real challenge to Women Software professionals of Kolkata"Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West BengalVidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal2014

Membership of Learned Society 
International Sociological Association (ISA),Madrid, SPAIN-2010
Indian Sociological Association, New Delhi.
Sociological Association of West Bengal(SAWB), WB-2009
International Institute of Sociology (IIS), Sweeden, Uppsala
International Institute for Asian Studies, Netherlands
The Japan Sociological Society (2017-2018)

Association with Professional Bodies
Type of Professional ActivityPeriod
Member of ICC (Internal complaints Committee), Vidyasagar University2017 onwards
Member of the Court, highest decision making body of the University2017-2019
Standing Committee member of Women Studies Centre, Vidyasagar University2015-2019
Newsletter Committee Member2014 onwards
Program Officer, National Service Scheme (NSS), Unit 10, Dept, of Sociology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal.2013 onwards
Member of Working Committee, NSS2016 onwards
Member of NSS Advisory Committee2017 onwards

Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended/Organised

Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended

Title of the Seminar/Conference/WorkshopYearRoleHeld at and Organiser
Software Product Management Summit India 2021 presented a paper(jointly) entitled Virtual Courts in the era of Covid 19: The challenges confronted by women legal professionals of Kolkata", hosted virtually on 19 & 20th March 2021.2021PresenterOrganized jointly by the International Institute of Management Association (IIMA) & Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB).Conducted virtually by IIMB
International Conference on Harmony in Society and Environment2020Co-Paper Presenter on “Health and Social support networks on Indian ElderlyOrganised by School of Social Sciences, Adamas University, Kolkata in collaboration with Institute of cross cultural studies and academic exchange, NC, USA & Center for study of Religion and Society, Jadavpur University, Kolkata. Held at Adamas University on 7-9th January, 2020.
Tobacco Control Workshop2020ParticipantOrganised by NSS,Vidyasagar University in collaboration with Sambandh Health Foundation, NH Narayan Superspeciality Hospital & Espon. Held at Vidyasagar University on 25th Febuarary, 2020.
Two weeks Online Faculty Development Programme on “ICT Tools for Teaching, Learning Process and Institute”2020ParticipantJointly organised by Electronics and ICT Academies held from 10th - 21st August, 2020 under the “Scheme of financial assistance for setting up of Electronics and ICT Academies” of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), GOI.
International Conference on "Politics, Trade and Business in Asia- The 21st Century" on 31st May to 2nd June, 20192019Paper Presenter on “Prospects and challenges of Digital Entrepreneurship in Digital India: Interlinkage between core and periphery- A case study”BIBS, Kolkata in association with Vidyasagar University held at Dubai, United Arab Emirates
An Experiential Workshop on Classroom teaching at Higher Education on November 15, 2018.2018Active ParticipantOrganised by United States-India Educational Foundation(USIEF), Kolkata. Held at Lincoln Room, American Center, 38A, Jawahar Lal Nehru Road, Kolkata.
Annual School on Grassroots Innovation: Theme- Energy and Water2018ParticipantJointly organised by National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS, Bengaluru), National Innovation Foundation (NIF, Ahmedabad), Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Energy Development (MGIRED, Bengaluru), and TransDisciplinary University (TDU, Bengaluru) at NIAS, Bengaluru during 10-18 January, 2018.
Coping with Techno-Work-Life Stress: A Case of the Indian Software Industry presented >at the 90th Annual Meeting of the Japan Sociological Society (JSS).2017Paper presenter as an award winnerJapan Sociological Society (JSS) on November 4-5, 2017 at The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Inter-disciplinary "Refresher Course" in Research Methodology2016ParticipantLakmibhai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior. Organised by Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC, Gwalior)dated 15th Sept. to 5th October,2016
Teachers Training Workshop on Use of E-Resources in Higher Education (under Project E- Equal)2016ParticipantJadavpur University, Kolkata. Organised by Jadavpur University and funded by European Commission and Lead Partner: British Council India.on 19th to 20th October, 2021
On Child Labour: An interface between Academicians & Activists2016ParticipantAn initiative of KNINDS; In collaboration with IIEST,Shibpur & Ramkrishna Mission Vidyamandira. Held at Asha-Jyoti Conference Hall, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira on 29th July 2016
Third ISA Forum of Sociology "The Futures We Want: Global Sociology and the Struggles for a Better World" Vienna, Austria, July 10-14, 20162016Paper Presented on "Marginality Perception of Women Techies in Kolkata: A Bottom up Approach"Held at University of Vienna, & organised by International Sociological Association (ISA).
Second International Conference on Contemporary Debates in Public Policy and Management2016Paper Presented on Interrogating Gender Inclusivity in Information technology sectorHeld at Indian Institute of Management,Calcutta (IIMC)& organised by IIMC on 15-17 January, 2016
Talk on "Subjects of Modernity" delivered by Dr Saurabh Dube, Professor, Centre for Asian and African Studies, El Colegio de México.2015Attended and ParticipatedMaulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian studies, Kolkata.
Workshop on "Enhancing well-being of the elderly in Indian neighborhoods" on 8th August, 2015.2015Participation as an ExpertOrganised by IIT-KGP and funded by Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). Held at IIT Kharagpur Guest house, Kolkata Campus, HC Block, Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata - 700106.
52nd Orientation Programme2014ParticipantUGC-ASC- Jadavpur University at Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
Second International Conference On GANDHI, GRAM SWARAJ AND DEMOCRATIC DECENTRALISATION2014Paper PresenterHeld at Thrissur, Kerala.Organised by KILA (Kerala Institute of Local Administration)
UGC sponsored 2 days National Workshop on "NME-ICT: Services and its Implementation"2013ParticipantOrganised by Computer Centre, Vidyasagar University, held at Vidyasagar University, Midnapore.
UGC sponsored 5 day residential Sensitization-Awareness-Motivation (SAM) Workshop on "Capacity Building of Women Managers in Higher Education"2013ParticipantOrganised by Vivekananda College, Kolkata held at Ramkrishna Mission, GolPark, Kolkata.
International Conference on "After Western Hegemony: Social Science and its Publics".2012Paper Presenter40th World Congress of International Institute of Sociology (ISS) held in Delhi.
Workshop on "Questionnaire Design for Social Science".2012ParticipantOrganised by Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) held in Kolkata.
National Seminar on Demographic Transition and Inclusive Development2012Paper PresenterOrganised by International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai in collaboration with Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata held in Kolkata.
Participated in Social Science Research Methods Festival on Participatory Methods, CAQDAS (Atlas ti) and Scientific and Research writing etc.2010ParticipantAmbedkar University (AUD) in Delhi.
National Conference on Health, Poverty and Human Development.2010Poster PresenterOrganised by Indian Association for Social Sciences and Health (IASSH), held at Benaras Hindu University (BHU).
ICTs and Development: An International Workshop for Theory, practice and policy.2010ParticipantOrganised by IIT, Delhi and sponsored by International Development Research Centre, Canada, held at IIT Delhi.
Workshop on SPSS-FDP (Faculty Development Program) for Research and Data Analysis using SPSS.2010ParticipantOrganized by Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, in association with SPSS South Asia, Bangalore unit, held in ISI, Kolkata
4th National Teachers’ Science Conference on "Environment Education for Better Life"2007Poster PresenterDepartment of Science and Technology (DST), GOI; NCSTC Network (A National network of Science Communicator Organisations) & PAHAL (An autonomous non-governmental socio-scientific organization) held at Rajiv Gandhi Navodaya Vidhyalaya, Nanoor Khera, Tapovan, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
XXXII All India Sociological Conference on "Science Technology and Society: Emerging Issues".2006Paper PresenterAll India Sociological Association and Madras University,held at Chennai.


Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised

Title of the Conference/Seminar/WorkshopYearRole in the EventFunding Agency
A special NSS Summer camp on "Swatch Bharat Abhijan" themed " Witchcraft and Witch hunting in Bengal"on 25.3.19 to 31st March,192019OrganiserNSS
NSS Special Summer Camp on: Swatch Bharat Abhijan themed " Fight against Alcoholism and Drug Addiction"on 12 to 19th August, 20182018OrganiserNSS
One-day UGC sponsored state-level seminar, on ‘Religious Minorities in India: Issues and Approaches" dated 28th March, 2018.2018Organising SecretaryUGC
UGC sponsored One-day State Level Seminar On Ageing and Society: Present Situation and the Challenges Ahead on 30h March 20172017Organising SecretaryUGC
Organised NSS Summer Camp on "Swatch Bharat Abhijan" themed " Health for All"on 8th to 16th August 20172017OrganiserNSS
A NSS special Camp on Swatch Bharat Abhijan" themed "Role of Youth in Nation Building" on 8th to 16th August 20162016OrganiserNSS
One-day International Symposium on ‘Contemporary Discourses on Qualitative Methodological Approaches in Social Sciences’ on 28th March, 2016.2016Organising Secretary & ConvenerUGC
On-day training Program on Human Rights2015CoordinatorNational Institute of Human Rights Commission, New Delhi
Sociology of Marginality: Contemporary Issues2014ConvenerUGC and ICSSR

Awards
Award NameAwarded ByYear
2020-21 Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships- ResearchJ.William Fulbright Scholarship Board (FFSB), Washington D.C.2019
Best Program officer Award at the University levelNational Service scheme (NSS)2018
JSS-ILC travel grant for non-Japanese young scholars from overseasThe Japan Sociological Society2017
ISA-ICSSR-UGC Travel, Maintenance and registration fee support for presenting paper at ISA Forum of Sociology,Vienna, AustriaISA-ICSSR-UGC2016
Young Sociologist award for best proposal for the topic “How to take Indian Sociology to Global Heights”Indian Sociological Society, Delhi.2006
UGC-NET, in Sociology, for LectureshipUniversity Grants Commission (UGC)2003
U.G.C. accredited State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) in SociologyWest Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC), West Bengal.2002

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