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Dr Maria A

Assistant Professor

Sociology

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Industrial Sociology

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Professional QualificationJournal PublicationsBooks And Chapters PublishedResearch ProjectsPaper PresentationsWorkshop/Conference/Training ProgrammeContribution Through Clubs And CommitteesAwardsPrevious ExperienceGuidance And SupportFaculty Development ProgramResource PersonsResearch IdsTeaching Innovation

Professional Qualification

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic DegreeSubjectUniversityAddress of the UniversityRank/ Medals
PhDCultural Studies (SOCIOLOGY)Jain University (deem-to-be-University)Bengaluru
MPhilSociologyMadurai Kamaraj UniversityMadurai, Tamil Nadu
MASOCIOLOGYBANGALORE UNIVERSITYBANGALORE
Eligibility Details
CategorySubjectStatus
OTHERSSOCIOLOGYCleared
M.Phil Details
College / University NameCollege / University AddressTitleRegistered DateCompletion DateMarks / Grade ObtainedPublished Paper Details
MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITYMADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITYRole of Media on Social Development of Dalits22-04-200704-09-2008Second Class
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
Access to Education of Street Children in Bangalore: A study of Two Non-Governmental OrganisationJain UniversityBengaluru10-08-201523-11-2021Awarded

Journal Publications

Publications
TitleName of JournalYearDOI/URLYour authorial positionHow many authorsClarivate IF
Barriers to effective Implementation of Educational Policies for Religious Minorities in India: A policy and Secondary Data AnalysisElsevier Scopus Acta Scientiae Journal, 28(5)202610.5281/zendo.201090561st1
titled Women Entrepreneurs in the informal sector under GST: Challenges, Awareness and Compliance in Bengaluru’s urban MarketsElsevier Scopus (Journal Of Design: Scopus Indexed Q2 Journal)202610.5281/zendo.196654221st1
Qualitative Research Methods in Social IssuesMultidisciplinary Research Journal2026HTTPS://SHODHSAMRUDDHI.ICHRC.IN/1st2
Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Sociological Exploration of identity, Institutions and InequalityInternational Journal of Science and Research2026https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR262272136131st1

Books And Chapters Published

Books Published
TitleTypeNo of Authors or EditorsYour authorial positionYearISBNPublisher DetailsPlaceAre you the publisher of this book
Access to Education of Street Children in Bangalore CityAuthored11st2023978-93-56484-40-5Clever Fox PublishingChennai, IndiaYes
My Tribute To Berin Ma'amAuthored11st2020NADepartment of SociologyBengaluruYes
Unravelling the Life of Auto Rickshaw Drivers in BengaluruEdited32nd2019NADepartment of Sociology, St. Joseph's CollegeBengaluruYes
Gender and Work: Challenging Conventional WisdomEdited32nd2017978-1-94709-989-0Rain Drops Company, Bangalore.St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), BangaloreYes
Namma Bengaluru, Vol.IIEdited32nd2017978-93-5067-153-5The Department of SociologySt. Joseph's College (Autonomous), BangaloreYes
Book Chapter Published
Article TitleBook titleBook editorArticle pagesNo of ChaptersYour authorial positionYearISBNPublisher DetailsPlaceAre you the publisher of this book
Qualitative Research Methods in Social IssuesSHODH SAMRUDDHI - Peer-Reviewed, Refereed and Open – Access Research Journal.Indian culture and History Research Center311st2026ISSN:3139-082KIndian Culture and History Research Center 9/1 Ganpati Complex, Maharana Pratap Marg, Vav, Dist. Vav - Tharad (Gujarat, India)GujaratNo
Education, Inequality and emancipation: An Ambedkarite Perspective.Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar: Voice of the Marginalized and Leader of Social RevolutDr Sanjay J Bhagat1411st2026978-93-89478-98-3Aadhar publications AmaravatiAmaravatiNo
Living and Working Conditions of PourakarmikasNamma Bengaluru, Vol.IIDr. Berin Lukas, Maria David, Rhea Narielwalla20-29More2nd2017978-93-5067-153-5The Department of Sociology, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous,)BangaloreYes
The Leader to SuccessThrough His Eyes: A Reflective MemoirRadhika Krishna83-85MoreOther2013978-81-926009Kreetam PublicatonsBangaloreNo
Christianity in MotherhoodMOMITUDE , Vol2Berin Lukas and Persis9-132Corresponding2013978-93-5104-460-4The Department of Sociology, St. Joseph's College(Autonomous))BangaloreNo

Research Projects

Projects
Type of ProjectLevelTitle of ProjectCurrent StatusFunding AgencyAmountProject Start DateProject End DateDuration
MinorNationalA Study of Social Life of Street Vendors in Bangalore CityCompletedUGC11000004-06-201501-08-20172years

Paper Presentations

Presentations
Title of PaperTitle of Seminar/ConferenceOrganized byLevelStart DatePlaceCountryDuration
MARGINALIZATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION : BULLYING, SOCIAL EXCLUSION, AND THE MENTAL HEALTH OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESReimagining Lifelong Learning and Community Service: Potentials of AI for Inclusive and Sustainable Social TransformationJAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA The Department of Educational Studies, F/o Education, JMI; Tribhuvan University, Nepal; and Aloysian Publications, PhilippinesInternational07-04-2026OnlineIndia2 days
Women Entrepreneurs in the informal Sector under GST: Challenges, Awareness and Compilance n Bengaluru's Urban MarketsGST reforms and India's Growth Trajectory: Sectoral Oppurtunities and ChallengesGovernment First Grade college KanakapuraNational24-03-2026KanakapuraIndia1 day
?????? ????????? ?????? ??????: ??? ?????? ??? ?????? ?????? ??? ??????????Women Led Development: “Pathways to Inclusive, Sustainable & Equitable Growth”De Paul College, Belagola, in association with Centre for Women Studies & Research, Mandya UniversityNational14-03-2026Mandya (Hybrid)India2 days
Advancing Gender Equality for building FutureInternational Conference on Policy to Practice: integraring the SDGs for inclusive DevelopmentUniversity of MadrasInternational05-02-2026Hybrid (Chennai)India2 days
Role Of Education in empowering transgender Induviduals: Pathways to Social Mobility and economic Independence in India(Re)thinking Vulnerability : Conditions and ContestationsManipal UniversityInternational29-01-2026BangaloreIndia2 days
Intersectional Vulnerabilities of Femlae Gig workers in bengaluruon (Re) Thinking Vulnerability: Conditions and ContestationsManipal UniversityInternational29-01-2026BangaloreIndia2 days
Qualitative Research Methods in Social SciencesResearch methodology: Advancing research Methodology Across DisciplinesSmt. P. R. Patel Arts College, Palasar, in collaboration with Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA)National29-01-2026Hybrid (gujarat)India1 day
Role of constitution in unity of Indian societyUnity diversity in india: Role of Mahatma Ghandi, Sardar Patel and Dr. Babasaheb AmbedkarSamaldas Arts college, BavnaagrNational10-01-2026hybrid (Gujarat)India1 day
Out of Reach: Government Policies and Programmes towards Minorities in EducationEducational Status of Religious Minorities: Policies, Challenges and RealitiesMinority Welfare Department, Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka and Mount Carmel CollegeNational04-12-2025Mount Carmel College, BengaluruIndia1 day
Out of reach: Government Policies and Programs towards minorities in educationEducational status of Religious Minorities: Policies, Challenges and realitiesMount Carmel CollegeNational04-12-2025BangaloreIndia1 day
Socio - economic conditions of Marginalized Communities in Hoskote TalukMarginalised Communities and Inclusive Development: Challenges and PerspectivesDDepartment of Sociology and Industrial RelationsInternational25-10-2024St Joseph's UniversityIndiaTwo Days
A Study on issues and Challenges faced by single parents on Child development in BangaloreNationalDepartment of History and Research Centre, Tamil NaduNational24-03-2022Tamil NaduIndia2 day
Violence against women: Analyzing the Violation of Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression.National ConferenceKristu JayantiNational17-02-2022BangaloreIndia2 day
How Empowered are Women Workers in the Unorganised Sector ? A study on the lives of domestic workersWomen Empowerment: PerspectivesAcademy of Higher Learning and Karnataka State Commission for WomenNational21-03-2018Malleswaram, Bangalore - 03IndiaOne day
The Effect of Working Parents on Children's DevelopmentGender and Work: Challenging Conventional WisdomDepatment of Sociology, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), BangaloreNational01-03-2017St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Bangalore - 27IndiaTwo Days
Women Enterprenurs: Problems and Challenges in Micro, Small and Medium EnterprisesFinancing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises-Issues and ChallengesDepartment of Economics, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)National14-09-2015St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), BangaloreIndiaTwo Days
Empowering Women's Higher Education Through Digital TechnologiesHigher Education in the 21st century Opportunities and ChallengesMSW Department , St.Joseph's College and Saint Louis University, MO,USAInternationalSt. Joseph's Colege, Bangalore.IndiaTwo Days

Workshop/Conference/Training Programme

Events Organized
Type of EventLevelOrganized byDate FromTitle of EventDurationPlace
WorkshopState07-03-2026Career Guidance for diffrently abled students - one day workshop1 day
OthersLocalSociology Department - Social Zest05-12-2025Human Rights Celebration2 daysSt Joseph's University
OthersNationalVigilance Team27-10-2025Vigilance Awareness Week 20251 monthSt Joseph's University
ConferenceInternationalDr Maria A, Dep. of Sociology25-10-2024International Conference Two daysTwo DaysSt Joseph's University
Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)
Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceDuration
OBE workshop: Phase II, From Marks to meaning: Rethinking, Assesment in Outbased educationWorkshopIntra-CollegiateSJU07-04-20261 day
Reimagining Lifelong Learning and Community Service: Potentials of AI for Inclusive and Sustainable Social TransformationConferenceInternationalJAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA The Department of Educational Studies, F/o Education, JMI; Tribhuvan University, Nepal; and Aloysian Publications, Philippines07-04-20262 days
GST Reforms and India’s Growth Trajectory: Sectoral Opportunities and ChallengesConferenceNationalInternal Quality Assurance Cell, Government First Grade College, kanakapura.24-03-20261 day
“Women Led Development: Pathways to Inclusive, Sustainable and Equitable Growth,”ConferenceNationalDe Paul College in association with Mandya University14-03-2026online2 days
Policy to Practice: Integrating the SDGs for Inclusive DevelopmentConferenceInternationalUniversity of Madras05-02-20262 days
Rethinking Vulnerability : Comditions and ContestationConferenceInternationalMAHE (Manipal University)29-01-20262 days
Research Methodology: Advancing Research Methodology Across DisciplinesSeminarNationalSmt. P R patel Arts college Palasar and Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM - USHA - COMPONENT - 3, GSC)29-01-2026ONLINE1 day
Rethinking Vulnerability Conditions and ContedtationConferenceInternationalMAHE (Manipal Univeristy)29-01-20262 days
Research MethodologySeminarNationalSmt. P. R. Patel Arts College, Palasar, in collaboration with Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA29-01-20261 day
Role of Constitution in Unity of Indian SocietySeminarNationalMaharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University10-01-20261 day
Revisiting the Sociological Views of G. S. GhuryeSymposiumNationalBhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh12-12-20251 day
Educational Status of Religious Minorities: Policies, challenges and realitiesSeminarNationalMount Carmel University04-12-2025Bangalore1 day
Enhancing Teaching and Learning: A two Day Workshop on Outcome-Based EducationWorkshopUniversitySt Joseph's University11-07-2025Bengaluru2 days
Enhancing Teaching and learning: A two day workshop on outcome based educationWorkshopUniversitySt Joseph's University11-07-20252 days
International ConferenceConferenceInternationalDepartment of Sociology and Industrial Relations25-10-2024St Joseph's UniversityTwo Days
Philatelists and Numismatists AssociationWorkshopOtherPANA13-07-2022SJC2 days
JESCOL IIWorkshopOtherHuman Resource Development Center11-07-2022Ashirvad, Bengaluru3 Days
Sustainability and Challenges of Working Women in Tamil NaduConferenceNationalResearch Centre26-03-2022Tamil Nadu2 Day
Violence Against Women: Analyzing the Violation of Right to Freedom of Speech and ExpressionConferenceNationalKristu Jayanthi17-02-2022Bangalore2 day
Participated in the one-day National Level Webinar titled HIGHER EDUCATION ON THE THRESHOLD OF VIRTUAL ERA, organised by IQAC on Friday, 8th May 2020, time10:40 AM India, at Government First Grade College MAGADI, Ramanagar District.SeminarNationalGovernment First Grade College MAGADI, Ramanagar District.08-05-2020Bangalore1 Day
Participated in One day National level Conference on Women Empowerment: Perspectives at Malleshwaram Ladies Association(R) Academy of higher learning in association with Karnataka State Commission for Women on March 2018.ConferenceNationalMalleshwaram Ladies Association(R) Academy of higher learning in asso13-03-2018Bangalore1 day
Participated in National Conference on Margins: Contesting Spaces and Reclaiming identities at Christ (Deemed to be University) Bangalore on 12th February 2018.ConferenceNationalChrist (Deemed to be University) Bangalore12-02-2018Bangalore1 day
Participated in the Two-day workshop on “Formation of Jesuit University with a difference” organized by St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Bangalore-27, on 17th and 18th November 2017.WorkshopStateSt. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Bangalore-2717-11-2017Bangalore2 day
Two-day UGC sponsored National seminar on Work and Gender: Challenging conventional wisdom on 1st and 2nd March 2017. Organized by Sociology department St. Josephs College (Autonomous) Bangalore.SeminarNationalTwo-day UGC sponsored National seminar on Work and GenderSociology department St. Josephs College (A01-03-2017St. Joseph's College2 Day

Contribution Through Clubs And Committees

Contribution through Clubs
Name of ClubRoleStart DateEnd Date
PANAMember29-03-2024
SOCIAL ZESTCoordinator06-06-2014
SOCIAL ZESTCoordinator06-06-201313-05-2023
PANAMember05-07-2010

Awards

Name of Award/AchievementLevelAwarded byPlaceDateDuration of Fellowship
Chief GuestNationalHonourAuxilium School, Bengaluru08-02-20259am to 1pm
Certificate of Honour by Karnataka Krista Alpasankyatara Jagruthi VedikeStateKarnataka Krista Alpasankyatara Jagruthi VedikeBangaluru, Sri Puttana Chetty Town Hall11-01-20254pm to 7pm
Puraskara 2024StateSt Joseph's UniversityBengaluru18-05-20249am to 1pm
Lions Club of N.S.C. BOSEStateLions Club of N.S.C BOSEBengaluru17-12-2023
PURASKAR 2021OthersSt. Joseph's CollegeBengaluru23-12-2021

Previous Experience

DesignationInstitution NameStart DateEnd Date
Sociology LecturerSouth East Asia Education Trust04-05-200604-05-2008

Guidance And Support

Title of the PaperYear of GuidanceTypeName of StudentsName of the Institution
Analysing equity and environmental concerns for adaptive peri-urban governance: the case of bengaluru Urban fringe2025 till datePhDMr Rajashekaran StanleyAlliance University
A study to understand the role of Bhootharadhane in determining the belief system and its psychosocial impact on beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries2025PhDHarshitha ShettyManipal Univeristy (MLS, MAHE)
Domestic Violence against Women : Its impact on Women and Child Health in West Bengal2024PhDAnamika DasMysore University

Faculty Development Program

Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byPlaceDate FromDate To
Six Days State Level Faculty Development ProgrammeFDPs attendedStateb M S College for WomenBengaluru, Karnataka19-08-202424-08-2024
Inter-Disciplinary two-weeks Refresher Course in Managing Online Classes and Co-creating MOOCSRefresher CoursesNationalTeaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the Ministry of EducationDelhi07-01-202421-01-2024
4 Weeks Faculty Induction/ Orientation ProgrammeOrientation ProgrammesNationalMinistry of Education and Teaching Learning Centre , Ramanujan College, New DelhiNew Delhi22-06-202321-07-2023
5 Learning Disciplines (Re-imaging St. Joseph's).FDPs attendedStateSt. Joseph's College (Autonomous)Bangaluru12-07-202213-07-2022
Participated one-week Faculty Development Programme titled ‘SJC Digital Teacher’ from June 25, 2020 through June 30,2020. Organised by St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Bangalore 27.FDPs attendedStateSt. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Bangalore 27.St. Joseph's College25-06-202030-06-2020
Attended 7-day Faculty Development Programme on “Training on E-Content Development: Strategies, tools and Opportunities” held from Wednesday, May 13th to Thursday, May 21,2020 at St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Bangalore 27.FDPs attendedStateSt. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Bangalore 27.St. Joseph's Collège13-05-202021-05-2020
Participated one-week national online FDP program on Covid 19: Issues, Challenges and Interventions in the contemporary Crisis, held from 30th April to 6th May 2020. Organised by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Department of Collegiate Education, Government First Grade College, HSR Layout, Bangalore.FDPs attendedStateGovernment First Grade College, HSR Layout, Bangalore.Bangalore30-04-202006-04-2020
Bonded Labour in Contemporary KarnatakaConferenceStateIJM Bangalore, Department of Sociology and Social Work St. Joseph's College.St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Bangalore20-09-201821-09-2018
Women Empowerment: OerspectivesSeminarNationalKarnataka State Commission for Women and Academy of Higher LearningBangalore21-03-201821-03-2018
Marins:Contesting Spaces and Reclaiming IdentitiesConferenceNationalChrist (Deemed to be University), BangaloreBangalore12-02-201812-02-2018
Gender and Work: Challenging Conventional WisdomSeminarNationalDepartment of Sociology, St. Joseph's College, BangaloreBangalore01-03-201702-03-2017
Women Entrepreners:Problems and Challenges in Micro,Small and Medium EnterprisesSeminarNationalDepartment of Economics, St. Joseph's College,BangaloreBangalore14-09-201515-09-2015
Higher education in the 21st century: opportunities and challengesConferenceInternationalSt. Joseph's College and Saint Louis University,MO,USASt. Joseph's College11-12-201412-12-2014
Formation of Jesuits Univeristy with a DifferenceWorkshopLocalSt. Joseph's CollegeBangalore

Resource Persons

Title of the ProgramRoleLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceCountry
Philatelists and Numismatists Association(PANA)OthersIntra CollegiateDepartment of Industrial relations St joseph's university25-02-2026BangaloreIndia
International Conference on (re)thinking Vulnerability conditions and ContestationSession ChairInternationalMAHE29-01-2026Manipal University BangaloreIndia
Global Inclusion SummitInvited TalkInternationalSt Joseph's University27-11-2025BangaloreIndia
DHAARAJudgeInter CollegiateBishop Cotton Womens College25-09-2025BangaloreIndia
International ConferenceSession ChairInternationalDepartment of Sociology and Industrial Relations25-10-2024St Joseph's UniversityIndia
Two Day International Conference on Democracy, Globalization, and International Peace in an open World: Multi-Disciplinary Perspective.Session TalkInternationalKarnataka political Science Association and St. Joseph's College12-04-2022BangaloreIndia
10 Day Crash Course on Sociology of Everyday LifeInvited TalkInter CollegiateSt. Joseph's Evening College22-02-2022BangaloreIndia
Resource Person for the Certificate Course on ‘Introduction to Social Problems: A Sociological Perspective’, to be held from 24th November 30th November, 2021. B.M.S College of Law, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru.Invited TalkInter CollegiateB M S Law College24-11-2021BangaloreIndia

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