Dr. Prateeti Barman

Dr. Prateeti Barman

About

Specialization:
Gender and Reproductive Rights

Qualification

Qualifications

Board/University

Grade/Year

PhD

Gauhati University, Assam

2018

 

Master of Sociology

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), India

1st Class, 2014

M.S.W

Nirmala Niketan, College of Social Work, University of Mumbai

1st Class, 2003

B.S.W

Nirmala Niketan, College of Social Work, University of Mumbai

1st Class, 2000

H.S (10+2)

Srimanta Shankar Academy, Guwahati, AHSEC

I Division, 1997

H.S.L.C (10th)

T.C. Girls H.S & M.P School, Guwahati, SEBA

II Division, 1995

Personal Interest

Reading, Gardening and Music

Working Experience

Year

Organization/Institute

Position

Responsibilities

2021 - Working

 

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Assam Down town University

 

Associate Professor &

Dean (I/C)

Teaching, Undertaking Cross Disciplinary Research Activities, Outreach activities, mentoring, guiding PG and PhD scholars, administrative activities

 

2018 - 2021

 

Royal Global University,  Dept. of Social Work, RSHSS, Guwahati, Assam

 

Assistant Professor & Coordinator

 

Teaching PG& UG students, Supervising PG & UG students during field work and research, Field work coordinator, Developed syllabi for UG and PG courses

 

2012 - 2018

 

University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, Dept. of Social Work, Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya

 

Assistant Professor &HoD

 

Teaching PG& UG students, Supervising PG & UG students during field work and research, Field work coordinator, Developed syllabi for UG and PG courses

 

2007 –2009

 

Peace Studies, Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development (OKDISCD) Assam (North East India)

 

Research Associate

 

Proposal writing for new projects, Conduct Research Studies, Documentation, Organized National and International seminars and work shops

 

2006 –2007

 

Asian Journal of Geoinformatics

GeoinformaticsCenter, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand

 

Assistant Editor

Copy editing and PR

 

2005 –2006

 

Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development (OKDISCD), Assam

Junior Research Fellow

 

Carried out a Research Study and Documentation

 

2004-2005

Sarva Siksha Abhiyan,Nagaon,  Assam

District Consultant

Looked after the alternative education system of the district

2003 –2004

 

Society for Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA), New Delhi

 

Program Intern

 

Strengthening Citizen Leadership, Organizing Capacity Building events

Liasoning with Government Departments, Networking with CSOs, Preparation of learning materials, Mobilization of campaigns in rural areas, Documentation

 

2000–2001

 

Women’s Studies Research Centre, Gauhati University, Assam

 

Project Investigator

 

Conducted a research study on Health and Welfare of Mother and Child

 

Research

Seminars/Workshops Attended

  1. Participated in an International Summer School Program organized by The Asia Foundation and Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, on “Feminist Foreign Policy: Past, Present, and Future,” held from 24-26 June 2024.
  2. Participated in a workshop organized by the Malaviya Mission Centre of the Astronomy Centre for Educators of IUCAA on “National Education Policy Orientation & Sensitization Programme” held during 14 - 29 March, 2024.
  3. Attended and participated 6th IAPSM NEZCON 2023 from 13 to 15th October 2023 organized by the Department of Community Medicine, Assam Medical College & Hospital, Dibrugarh, Assam
  4. Attended and participated pre-conference workshop on “Qualitative Research” held on 12th October 2023 at the 6th IAPSM NEZCON 2023, 2023 organized by the Department of Community Medicine, Assam Medical College & Hospital, Dibrugarh, Assam
  5. Participated in a National Workshop on "Rural Management and Rural Engagement for the Faculty of Social Work and Management of Higher Education Institutions" organized by MGNCRE and UGC-HRDC, Gauhati University, Guwahati, August 01-02, 2022.
  6. Participated in two-day online International Conference on "Gender Sensitization and Protection of the Rights of the Children and Vulnerable Adults" January 17th–18th, 2022, organized by the Sophia Center for Women's Studies and Development, Mumbai, Majlish and The Global Alliance for the Rights of the Older People, London, UK.
  7. Participated in the One Week National Webinar on “Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Perspectives on State and Society in Contemporary India” from 22-28 April, 2021 organized by Sathiyam Social Service Organization (SSSO), Vellore, Tamil Nadu
  8. Participated in the International Seminar on “Genres of Belief from a Folkloristic Perspective” organized by the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya in collaboration with the Department of Estonian and Comparative Folklore, University of Tartu, Estonia, 2013
  9. Participated in the Training Programme on “Tribal Ethnicity, Culture and History,” organized by Assam Institute of Research for Tribals and Scheduled Castes, Guwahati, 2013
  10. Participated in Northeast Teachers’ Congress 2013 held in Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Re-Bhoi, 2013
  11. Attended State Level Workshop on “Situation of Child Marriage in Assam,” organized by the Law Research Institute, Gauhati High Court, in collaboration with UNICEF, 2012
  12. Attended “Research Methodology” course organized by ICSSR and OKDISCD, 2005

Published Articles in Journals/Edited Volumes:

  1. Co-authored a paper titled “Assessment of Deleterious Effect of Usage of Marijuana Among Young Adults with Participatory Approach,” Annals of Multidisciplinary Research, Innovation and Technology (AMRIT), 3(1), 87-91, ISSN: 2583-4657(online), June 2024
  2. Co-authored a chapter titled "Unveiling the Shadow: Illuminating Alcohol Abuse in Assam through Case Studies and the Lens of Social Learning Theory” in Substance Abuse: Socio-psychological & Legal Perspectives, Ramesh Kumar Bhardwaj & Gaurav Gaur (Ed.), SLM Publishers, Patiala, 2024, ISBN: 978-93-91083-99-1
  3. Authored a chapter titled “Reproductive Rights of Women: Issues and Concerns” in Social Work in a Globalised World (Experiences from India, Germany, Bhutan, Taiwan and USA), Riju Sharma, Ursula Fasselt & Verena Ruhsert (Ed.), Fachhochschulverlag, Frankfurt, Germany, 2023, ISBN: 978-3-947273-77-5
  4. A chapter in an event outcome report “Beyond Binaries: Understanding Sexual Identities and Queer Rights Issues in India”, ISBN: 978-81-956402-0-1, IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, September 2023
  5. Co-authored a paper titled “Exploration of Psychosocial Challenges in the Transgender Community: A Secondary Review,” Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, ISSN 1226-4512, Vol 27 (2)
  6. Co-authored a paper titled “Gender Disparities and Challenges in Disaster Risk Reduction in India: Insights from the Sendai Framework." AMRIT, 2 (1), 2023, ISNN: 2583-4657 (online), June, 2023
  7. Co-authored a paper titled “Mental Health and Mental Health Work Force in India: An Overview”, International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience, DOI: 10.4172/1522-4821.1000537, June 2022, ISSN: 1522-4821
  8. Co-authored a paper titled "Playing the Game: The Psychosocial Benefits of Sports for Youth" in a Conference Proceeding Book, ISBN:978-625-8377-74-3, June 2022, Hacettepe University, IKSAD Institute
  9. Co-Authored a paper titled “Lived Experiences of Transgenders (Hijras) in Guwahati Metro, Assam” The Urban World, Vol.14 (01), January-March 2021
  10. Authored a paper titled “Trauma and Survival in Jangam by Debendranath Acharya,” Drishti: The Sight, IX(ii), November-April 2021, 2021, ISSN 2319-8281
  11. Authored a Chapter titled “Child Marriage and Reproductive Health” in Nibandhana: Binding Thoughts, ChiranjibBaruah (Ed.), ISBN:978-81938058
  12. Co-authored a paper titled “Female Sex Workers: A Case Study in Guwahati City, Kamrup District, Assam”, in Social Work Review, Vol. 52 (01), January-December 2018, ISSN: 2394-8728
  13. Authored a paper titled “Reproductive Rights: A Case Study of Muslim Women in Preetipur Village, Kamrup District, Assam”, in Intellection, Vol. I, January-June 2017, ISSN: 2319-8192
  14. Authored a chapter titled “Reproductive Health of Women in Assam: Emerging Concerns”, in Health and Development in Northeast India, Sanjay Sinha (Ed.), Mittal Publications, New Delhi, 2014, ISBN: 81-8324-500-5
  15. A co-authored chapter titled “Women in Conflict Situations and Human Rights Violations: Experiences from Northeast India”, in Gender, Peace and Development in Northeast, Daisy Borah Talukdar (Ed.), DVS Publishers, Guwahati, 2012, ISBN: 978-81-86307-46-5

Books:

  1. A co-edited book titled Queer Voices from the Periphery: A Collection of Perspectives from Northeast India” Qurate Books Private Ltd. Mumbai, 2024, ISBN: 978-81-19263-85-1
  2. A co-edited book titled “Children with Multiple Vulnerabilities” Global Publishing House India, 2023, ISBN: 978-93-95606-17-2
  3. A Co-edited book titled Xukia: Perspectives from Social Sciences and Humanities”, Purbanchal Prakash, Guwahati, 2023, ISBN- 978-81-964605-3-2
  4. Authored a book titled “Changing Perception of Freedom”, Akansha Publishing House, New Delhi, 2010, ISBN: 978-81-8370-244-7
  5. A co-edited book titled “Document on Peace Education”, Akansha Publishing House, New Delhi, 2009, ISBN: 978-81-8370-158

Papers Presented:

  1. A joint paper was presented in an ICSSR-sponsored National Seminar on “ Role of Rural Mishing Women in Environmental Well-Being,” organized by IQAC, Kakojan College, Jorhat, Assam, on 14-15 March 2024
  2. A joint paper was presented in an online ICSSR-sponsored National Seminar on “Stress and Coping Strategies among the Nursing Students of Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, Assam,” organized by Dergaon Kamal Dowerah College, Dergaon, Assam, on October 7, 2023.
  3. A joint paper was presented at an online International Conference on "WORLD YOUTH STUDIES CONFERENCE-II", May 18-20, 2022, organized by Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey, IKSAD Institute
  4. A joint paper was presented in an online International Conference on “Emerging Trends In Socio-Cultural Outlook, Information Policies and Education In India And Europe” August, 11-12, 2021, organized by the Center for European Studies, School of International Studies, JNU, New Delhi
  5. Paper presented in an International Conference on “Emerging Social Work Practices and Education," May 1–3, 2019, Samtse College of Education, Bhutan.
  6. Paper presented at the 44th All India Sociological Conference organized by St. Philomena’s College Mysuru on “A Psycho-Social Study of Transgender (Hijras) in Guwahati Metro, Assam”, 2018
  7. Paper presented in Rajib Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh on “NGOs Role in Women Empowerment”, 2018
  8. Paper presented in the 42nd All India Sociological Conference organized by Tezpur University on “Structural Violence and Reproductive Rights: A Case Study of Muslim Women in Preetipur Village, Kamrup District, Assam”, 2016
  9. Paper presented in the National Seminar organized by the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya on “Reproductive Health Needs of Assamese Women: A Case Study of Bongaon Block, Kamrup District, Assam”, 2014
  10. Presented a paper in the National Seminar on “Impact of Semester System in Higher Education,” organized by the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, 2013
  11. Paper presented in the International Seminar on “An Emergent Need for Third Sphere in Assam: With Special Reference to United Liberation Front of Asom” organized by Peace Studies, OKDISCD, 2009
  12. Paper presented in the National Seminar on “Women Communities and Reproductive Health: A Critique” organized by Women’s Studies Research Center, Gauhati University, 2009
  13. Paper presented in the National Seminar on “Role of Women in Peace Initiatives in Northeast India,” organized by Institute of Tai Studies and Research, Moranhat, 2008
  14. Paper presented in the National Seminar on “Women, Conflict and Human Rights Violations in Northeast India,” organized by Center for Women’s Studies, Dibrugarh University, 2008

Conference/FDP/Panel Discussin Organized 

  • Chairperson, Enhancing Pedagogy through innovative instructional tools for HEIs, 18-24 December 2023 (FDP)
  • Chairperson and moderator of National Level Panel Discussion on Social Work and Environmental Protection: Bridging the Gap between People and the Planet, in collaboration with NAPSWI, 21 August 2023
  • Convenor, International Conference on Protecting Children from Multiple Vulnerabilities: Social Work Responses from the Community to Global Context (17-18 May, 2022) in collaboration with Assam University, Silchar
  • Chairperson, COVID-19 Research Areas: Approaches for Humanities and Social Sciences, 12-18 July, 2021 (FDP)

Others

  • Supervising six PhD scholars at present.

Awards & Achievements

  1. Successfully completed a 2- week online Refresher Course in “Social Sciences and Humanities” from 12-26 July 2021 organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching.
  2. Successfully completed 4 weeks online Induction/ Orientation Programme for Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education" organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development, PanditMadan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching
  3. Successfully completed 3 online Faculty Development Programme (FDP)
  4. Member, Board of Studies, Northeast Hills University (NEHU), Shillong, Meghalaya (2014-2017)   
  5. (2022 June- Present)  Editorial Board Member, Annals of Multidisciplinary Research, Innovation and Technology (ISSN 2583-4657)
  6. (2023-Present) Member, Board of Studies, Programme of Hospitality & Tourism Management and Programme of Commerce & Management, Assam down town University
  7. (2023-2026 October)  External Member, Board of Studies, Department of Social Work, Assam Don Bosco University, Assam
  8. Expert Resource Person in An Online International Summer School Program—A Five-Day Immersive Online Certificate Course on “Beyond Binaries: Understanding Sexual Identities and Queer Rights Issues in India” during the pride month 19th -23rd June 2023 organized by IMPRI, New Delhi
  9. External Thesis Examiner of PhD scholars in June 2023, Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati, Assam
  10. External Examiner for PhD open seminar (Synopsis Evaluation) in October 2023, Parul University, Gujrat, India
  11. Resource person to a webinar on Breast Cancer Awareness: Brest Cancer Detect it. Fight it. Beat it on 12th October, 2023 organized by Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer
  12. Resource Person to one-day seminar on “Gender Sensitization” organized by School of Medical and Allied Sciences, GD Goenka University, on 9th December 2023 at the GD Goenka University, Sohna, Gurugram
  13. Resource Person to a Two-Week Online Refresher Course in Research Methodology in Social Sciences (18.11.2024 to 30.11.2024) organized by the Department of Social Work, Kurukshetra University in Collaboration with UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre on 19th November, 2024.
  14. (2022 July) Invited as a reviewer of BSW Curriculum of Arunachal University of Studies, Arunachal Pradesh
  15. (2022 June-Present) Editorial Board Member, Annals of Multidisciplinary Research, Innovation and Technology (ISSN 2583-4657)
  16. (2023-Present) Member, Board of Studies, Programme of Hospitality & Tourism Management and Programme of Commerce & Management, Assam down town University
  17. (2023-2026 October) External Member, Board of Studies, Department of Social Work, Assam Don Bosco University, Assam
  18. Membership: Life Member at the National Association of Professional Social Workers in India and Life Member of the Indian Sociological Society.