Report on One Day Guest Talk Series

The Department of Social Sciences and Humanities organised a One Day Guest Talk Series on various contemporary social issues. The resource persons for the guest talk series were Dr. Seema P.V., Associate Professor, Institute of Education; Prof. Vinutha H.K., Assistant Professor, Department of B.Com, Institute of Management and Commerce; and Prof. Sushmita S. Kotian, Assistant Professor and HoD, Department of Mass Communication and Media Studies, Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism, Srinivas University.

All the three resource persons delivered insightful talks on significant contemporary social issues such as crime and juvenile delinquency, migration and urbanisation, digital society and the impact of social media, caste-based violence and discrimination, and gender and sexuality rights movement. Their presentations were interactive, thought-provoking, and enriched with real-life examples, case studies, and current trends in society.

The guest talk series was conducted and organised by Dr. Stutima Basistha, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, under the able guidance of Dr.Venkatesh S Amin, Dean, Institute of Management and Commercer as well as Prof. Joyson Prenky Cardoza, HoD, Department of Social Sciences and Humanities. The programme was attended by the 1st year MSW students with great enthusiasm and participation.

The guest talk series played a vital role in enhancing students’ understanding of contemporary social realities and challenges. It helped them connect theoretical knowledge with practical and real-world situations. The sessions broadened their perspective on social issues, encouraged critical thinking, and strengthened their analytical skills. It also motivated students to reflect on their role as future social workers in addressing social problems, promoting social justice, and working towards a more inclusive and equitable society.

Overall, the programme was highly beneficial, informative, and enriching for the students and contributed significantly to their academic and professional development.