SOCIOLOGY TALKS

A learner and preacher of Sociology.
Adding a pinch of sociology in every aspect of life.
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[Doing Sociology @SociologyDoing]

The Making and Unmaking of Domestic Workers in India: A conundrum of Data, Law and Policy – Aditi Yajnik

https://t.co/UGbKNwmdPl

[Antara Chakrabarty | অন্তরা @ant_taraa]

We really need to talk more openly about the growing precarity of academic jobs in the social sciences. It��s become impossible to ignore. I receive messages almost every week from students—some just out of their Master’s programs, others even after completing a PhD and publishing decent work—asking if I know of any job openings. Many of them are struggling to find even guest faculty positions, let alone anything permanent or secure.

There was a time when clearing exams like the JRF felt like a genuine step toward a stable academic future at least towards a PhD. But now, with the kind of mindless, rote-based exam patterns that focus on obscure chronology and fact-memorization rather than conceptual clarity or research aptitude, even that pathway feels compromised. It’s heartbreaking to see so many bright minds disillusioned so early. The space for serious research is shrinking, and the hurdles to just beginning a research career are becoming steeper and more absurd.

Frankly, it’s painful to watch academia turn into this. For many of us who entered the field with a sense of purpose, it’s hard not to feel that the system is failing the very people it should be nurturing.

[Gurmehar Kaur @mehartweets]

The Internet is flooded with analyses and tip-toeing around Kashmir. This side-stepping weakens our voice.

One should not be so blinded by ideology that we can't even call violence what it is.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

These truths can coexist together and It's not that hard to:

• Call out terrorism for what it is- a deliberate attack on innocent civilians

• Honor the grief of families who lost loved ones in this senseless violence

• Recognise the Kashmiri locals who immediately stepped up to help, showing the spirit of their community

• Stand united in condemning bigotry against all Muslims and Kashmirs in India

We don't need academic jargon or political contortions to acknowledge these realities. What we need is moral clarity and the courage to speak plainly about both the horror we condemn and the humanity we need to show.

#indiaagainstterrorism #PahalgamTerrorAttack

[GENDER.ED @ University of Edinburgh @UoE_GENDER_ED]

GENDER.ED is delighted to represent the Identities and Inequalities theme at the CAHSS Research Themes Showcase 2025 on Thursday 24 April.

This exhibition will showcase the activities and research across the 9 CAHSS Research Themes.

More info here: https://t.co/eJg0el3u7C

[Sushmita Pati @PostitAcademic]

Wrote something for Public Culture on what Bulldozers have come to mean today. It engages Science and Technology studies with questions of contemporary politics in India and beyond. The proof copy is behind the paywall for a while. Here is the link.

https://t.co/Z0i18wd2qO

[Srestha Chatterjee @SresthaChatt26]

Streets, vehicles, mobility

#streetphotography #nightphotography #Kolkata #kolkata_photography #kolkatanightlife #crossing

[Srestha Chatterjee @SresthaChatt26]

A visual ethnography of Burabazar, Kolkata on one fine evening in the year 2022. Interesting sounds, smell, behavior and people! #ethnography #city #Kolkata #photograghy #videography #mobile #transportation #citydiary #fieldwork #observations #urbanism #commercializationofspace

[Srestha Chatterjee @SresthaChatt26]

So this is happening on the 29th of November, online, from 9 to 10 pm IST! Do join in!

https://t.co/zOmy7tY7GP

#workshop #urban #gender #communitywalk #Kolkata #online #city #planning #feministcity

[Urban Re-Visioning @UVisioning70492]

Our Gender Community Walks look something like this. #gendered #perspective #infrastructures #publicspaces #Kolkata #urbanrevisioning

[Srestha Chatterjee @SresthaChatt26]

This is our First Official post from the part of Urban Re-Visioning team.

We are going to make this a series of what we have been doing as a part of our work. Our main mission and goals are written right within here.

Hoping to hear some feedback.

#urban #righttothecity

[Srestha Chatterjee @SresthaChatt26]

Hi everyone, so our first Gender Community Walk in Kolkata city's report is live. Read it, engage with it and share your valuable or critical thoughts on this. Super excited ! #communitywalk #genderlens #Kolkata #criticalsociology #reimagine #cityscapes
https://t.co/TE9VefoLJX

[Srestha Chatterjee @SresthaChatt26]

Happening this Sunday in #Kolkata. If you are interested to join, do contact. #genderwalk #righttothecity #caringcity #infrastructures #urbandesign #cityscapes #everydaylens #genderedlens

[Srestha Chatterjee @SresthaChatt26]

Hey everyone! Just dropping by to know how many of you might be interested in joining a gender community walk this month in Kolkata! Dm me if interested!

#gendercommunitywalk #Kolkata #cityscapes #urban #urbaninfrastructures #genderedlens

[Nourhan Bassam @nourhanbassam12]

So grateful to have been #Athens discussing #Feminist #Citymaking as part of #GlobalCulturalDistrictsNetwork.
I talked about @Thegenderedcty work and our fast-growing FEM. DESign network, which is launching in different #cities around the world.
#feministcitymaking #genderedcity.

[Srestha Chatterjee @SresthaChatt26]

Would you be interested if you are in Kolkata??

#communitywalk #gender #spaces #feministcity #Kolkata #exploratory #research #knowledge

[Nourhan Bassam @nourhanbassam12]

What an incredible time in #Tallinn
I shared some of our insights and projects in GamingX and @thegenderedcty that tackle #feministparticipation in planning what we call #feministplacemaking. #placexnordic

[Nourhan Bassam @nourhanbassam12]

We are launching a #FEM. Design Berlin Network in June, and we are looking forward to meeting our #Berlin #feminist #friends! If you are in Berlin and you think you are a FEM. creator, visit our website and register for the network.
https://t.co/HXoCHQOHzr
https://t.co/FWgOknnYHK

[Srishti @seekingsrishti]

As Elections are here and Mr Modi is seeking a 3rd term, media and endless ads on TV are showing how PM single-handedly "developed" the nation. So here is a story:

In December, I found myself in Mr Modi's adopted villages in Varanasi. What I saw there, blew my mind.

A thread..

[Nourhan Bassam @nourhanbassam12]

Tomorrow we are joined by these amazing #speakers and experts on our #internationalwomensday2024 IWD'24 celebration @karenwhybro
Join us on the 7th of March Tomorrow at 5:00 CET
Register Link
https://t.co/Di7lNRZ1OP
Event Link
https://t.co/e09Ex0kbJ8

[Kohl Journal @KohlJournal]

Call to Strike on March 8!
#No_feminist_struggle_without_Gaza
#No_future_without_Gaza

From the women of Gaza to the feminist and revolutionary forces worldwide.

Full statement: https://t.co/xsLBb4ma4n