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Ms. Jisa Ann Thomas

Assistant Professor

HISTORY

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Professional Qualification

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic DegreeSubjectUniversityAddress of the UniversityRank/ Medals
MAAncient Indian Culture &. ArchaeologyUniversity of MumbaiMahatma Gandhi Road, Mantralaya, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400032Yes
UGHistory (Hons.)University of DelhiBenito Juarez Marg, South Campus, South Moti Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi 110021No

PhD Details
Title of ThesisUniversity / InstitutionUniversity AddressDate of RegistrationDate of CompletionDetails of papers published (Enter the total number of papers published / under process as part of Phd)Current Status
Intersectionality and the Devadasi System: Power Structures and Identities in Princely Colonial Mysore (!870-1950)Christ (Deemed to be University)Hosur Main Road, Bhavani Nagar, Post, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56002927-06-2022Ongoing / Submitted

Journal Publications

Publications
TitleName of JournalYearDOI/URLYour authorial positionHow many authorsClarivate IF
Preserving institutional memory: Reading the Annals of GS Medical College and KEM HospitalIndian Journal of Medical Ethics202610.5281/ zenodo.190556522nd2
Tradition and Transformation: The Resilient Devadasis between Devotion and Exploitation in the ‘Servants of the Goddess’.Sexuality & Culture2026https://doi.org/10.1007/s12119-025-10519-w1st and corresponding2
Surveilling bodies, governing morality: Biopower and the contagious diseases acts in colonial IndiaEthics, Medicine and Public Health2026https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jemep.2025.1010881st and corresponding2
Watching and Being Watched: Power, Surveillance and Agency Within the Devadasi System.Journal of Dharma2026https://dvkjournals.in/index.php/jd/article/view/48531st and corresponding3
At the intersection of tradition and Exploitation: Unveiling the Dichotomy of Devadasis in Contemporary IndiaGender, Place and Culture2026https://doi.org/10.1080/0966369X.2024.24453741st and corresponding2

Books And Chapters Published

Book Chapter Published
Article TitleBook titleBook editorArticle pagesNo of ChaptersYour authorial positionYearISBNPublisher DetailsPlaceAre you the publisher of this book
Religious Undercurrents and Populist ResponsesEncyclopedia of New Populism and Responses in the 21st CenturyJoseph Chacko Chennattuserry, Madhumati Deshpande, Paul Hong888-891More2nd2026978-981-16-9859-0SpringerSingaporeNo
Making Way for Young People to Participate in Civic Activities and Experience Autonomy: A Conceptual SynthesisInnovative Educational Frameworks for Future Skills and CompetencesTahani Aldosemani, Miltiadis Demetrios Lytras, and Patricia Ordóñez de Pablos193-210More2nd20269798369375570IGI GlobalIndiaNo

Paper Presentations

Presentations
Title of PaperTitle of Seminar/ConferenceOrganized byLevelStart DatePlaceCountryDuration
Intersectionality and the Devadasi System: Exploring Power Structures and Identities in the Princely Mysore state during the Colonial Period (!870-1950)Research Methodology WorkshopKerala Council for Historical ResearchState19-05-2025KeralaIndia3
A Night with Venus and a Lifetime with MercuryInternational Academic ConferenceWayanad Literature FestivalInternational27-12-2024KeralaIndia2 days
Intersecting Oppressions: A Review of Feminist Reflections on Caste and Gender of Devadasi WomenInternational Conference on ‘Humanities and Beyond the Humanities: A Critical Approach to Language, Literature, Media and Management Studies’VIT BhopalInternational21-11-2024BhopalIndia2 days
Layers of Oppression: A Feminist Analysis of Caste and Gender in the Lives of Devadasi WomenMarginalised Communities and Inclusive Development: Challenges and PerspectivesSt. Joseph’s University, BangaloreInternational25-10-2024KarnatakaIndia2
Well-being and (Doing) Religion: Studying neo-populist responses to FundamentalismInternational Conference on Counselling, Psychotheraphy and WellnessChrist (Deemed to be University)International03-01-2023KarnatakaIndia5 days

Membership

Membership (Research body/Professional Association)
Name of the BodyLevelStart DateEnd DateAny other Information
Indian History CongressNational01-11-2024

Previous Experience

DesignationInstitution NameStart DateEnd Date
Visiting FacultyRV University01-08-202501-06-2026
History Online FacultyGrowing Stars26-01-202531-01-2026

Faculty Development Program

Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byPlaceDate FromDate To
Induction Program with JESCOL 1FDPs attendedOthersSt Joseph's UniversityBangalore04-06-202610-06-2026

Research Ids

Google Scholar idResearchGate idOrcid idScopus Author IDVidwan
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=cXckuDIAAAAJ&hl=enhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jisa-Thomas0000-0002-7905-990759728707900
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