Dr. Amrita Gupta
Assistant Professor ( On Contract )
Department
SOCIOLOGY
Contact
+91 3222 298-261 / Centrex-261
Biographical Sketch
I have completedmy Ph.D. with the thesis titled “Satyajit Ray’s Films: Understanding the Portrayal of Relationship.” My doctoral research reflects my interdisciplinary engagement with sociology and cinema, particularly in understanding how human relationships, social values, cultural contexts, and changing social structures are represented through the films of the internationally acclaimed filmmaker Satyajit Ray.My research explores cinema as an important cultural medium through which social relationships and everyday life can be understood and interpreted. I have also developed a keen academic interest in the life, society, culture, and socio-economic conditions of the Birhor community of Purulia, West Bengal. I am particularly interested in examining issues related to education, women's status, livelihood, social relationships, cultural practices, and social change among the Birhor.I am also actively engaged in community service and youth development through the National Service Scheme (NSS), where she serves as a Programme Officer of unit X and also connected in Unnat Bharat Abhiyan as an active member.
Academic Interest
Sociology of Culture, Sociology of media and film, Ethnographic research
Educational Qualification
| Degree Name | Institute | Year of passing/awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Ph D | University of Calcutta | 2026 |
| M.phil | Jadavpur University | 2012 |
| Diploma in korean language | Jadavpur University | 2011 |
| M.A | Jadavpur University | 2010 |
| Certificate in Korean language | Jadavpur University | 2009 |
| B.A | University of Calcutta | 2008 |
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
| Title of the Ph. D. Thesis |
|---|
| Satyajit Ray's Films: Understanding of the Potrayal of Relationship(pursuing) |
| Satyajit Ray's Films: Understanding the Portray of Relationship |
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
| Description of Experience |
|---|
| Assistant Professor (contractual), Department of Sociology,Vidyasagar University since 22 September.2017 |
| guest lecturer of Sociology at Construction and Power Engineering of Jadavpur University since January 2013 to May 2013 |
| worked as a Korean language translator in CMC Ltd. from November 2011 to November 2015 |
| worked as a Korean language translator In Tata Consultancy Services from December 2015 to November 2016 |
Specialization/Research Area
| Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest) | Detailed Description |
|---|---|
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Sociology of media, Sociology of culture, Sociology of film, |
| Field of Specialization | Sociology of Film, Sociology of culture, Sociology of media, Tribal studies, Ethnographic research |
Course/ Subject Taught
| Course Name |
|---|
| Globalization |
| Modern Sociological theory |
| Health & Society |
| Rural and Urban Society |
| Social Statistics |
| Family and kinship |
| Media and society, Sociology of culture |
| Ethnography and field visit |
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
Invited Lectures
| Title | Organized By | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Exploring the Changing Human Relationship through the Innovative Lens of Satyajit Ray: A Sociological Analysis of Ray's Films | Jhargram Raj College (Girls’ Wing) | Jhargram Raj College (Girls’ Wing) | Mar, 2024 |
| Revisiting Goopy Bagha: Power Relations in Satyajit Ray"s Films | Hiralal Majumder Memorial Girls' College | Online | Jun, 2022 |
Membership of Learned Society
| Title/Name of the Society |
|---|
| Indian Sociological Society |
Association with Professional Bodies
| Type of Professional Activity | Period |
|---|---|
| Gandhian Studies Centre |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role | Held at and Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course development for ODL | Dec, 2022 | participant | Vidyasagar University, CEMCA, New Delhi |
| 47th All India Sociological conference: Hundred Years of Sociology in India: Exploring Trajectories for the Future | Dec, 2022 | presented a paper | University of Science & technology of Meghalaya |
| FDP on "Online Academic Events and Examination management" | Feb, 2022 | Participent | Computer Centre in collaboration with IQAC, Vidyasagar University. |
| FACULTY EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP ON APPLICATION OF ICT TOOLS IN HIGHER EDUCATION (11TH -12TH JUNE, 2020) | Jan, 2020 | participant | Motilal Nehru College (Day) & Motilal Nehru College (Evening), University of Delhi, New Delhi |
| Online Education in the Changing Times: Problems and Prospects (7th - 8th July, 2020) | Jan, 2020 | participant | Vidyasagar University Teachers’ Association (VUTA), Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal. |
| 44th All India Sociological Conference:Reconstructing Sociological Discourse in India: Perspectives from the Margins | Jan, 2018 | presented a paper | St. Philomenas College, Mysuru |
| national Workshop on research Methodology Using Statistical Tools, techniques and packages | Jan, 2018 | participation | Department of Agricultural Economics & agricultural Statistics, Visva-Bharati, Shantiniketan on 16th_22nd March |
| National Workshop on Gender mainstreaming Through Research On Womens issues | Jan, 2017 | participation | Womens Studies & Development Centre, University of Delhi on 18th-23rd December |
| GIAN course on Theories and Practices of Popular Cultutre | Jan, 2017 | participation | IIT Kharagpur on 11-16 December 2017 |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role in the Event | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding Social Issues in Indian Nationalist Movement | Mar, 2022 | Convenor | part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav |
| Extension Lecture on Vernacularization of Sociology | Jan, 2019 | Co-Convener | Vidyasagar University |
| Religious Minorities in India: Issues and Approaches | Jan, 2018 | treasurer | UGC |
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded by | Date |
|---|---|---|
| National Eligibility Test(NET) | UGC | Jan, 2011 |