Faculty Profile
Name : Dr Guneeta Kaur Gill
Designation : Assistant Professor
Qualification :M.A. Sociology, UGC-NET
Email id : guneeta@claretcollege.edu.in
Years Of Experience 5 years 6 months
Professional Qualification
| Name | Programme | Institution/University | Year of Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Sociology | Amity Institute of Social Sciences, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Noida | 2024 |
| PG | Sociology | Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi | 2018 |
| Graduation | (Hons) History | Lady Sri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi | 2016 |
Industry Experience
| Position | Company | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor of Sociology | St Claret College, Autonomous, Bengaluru | April 2024 to Present |
| Assistant Professor of Sociology (M.A.) | Bangalore University – Centre for Distance and Online Education, Jnanabharathi Campus, Bengaluru | Six months |
| Graduate Teaching Assistant | Amity Institute of Social Sciences, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh,Noida | Three years and six months |
| Contract Faculty | Amity Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Noida | Six months |
| Contract Faculty | Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Noida | Six months |
Books/Chapters/Articles in Books
| Sl. No | Title | Publisher & Place of Publication | ISBN No | Month & Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integrating Millet and Tribal Agroforestry for Sustainable Agriculture in North Karnataka,India. | In S. Agarwal & D. Lakshmi (Eds.), Harnessing biodiversity for a sustainable bioeconomy | 9798337320038 | [Accepted manuscript] |
| 2 | Healing, Madness and Stigma: A Study of the Jaunsari Tribe of Lakhwar Village (Dehradun District, Garhwal, Uttarakhand) | Studies on Ethno-Medicine, 17(1-2) | 0973-5070 | July 2023 |
| 3. | Tribal Mental Health And Belief Systems In India | Journal of Namibian Studies: History Politics Culture, 34 | 2197-5523 | June 2023 |
| 4. | Gender, Sex and Sexuality | In R. Rai & P. Pradhan (Eds.), Sociology for Learners Volume II (Based on New Education Policy 2020) (Vol. 2) | 978-93-90447-80-0 | August 2022 |
| 5. | Basic Concepts of Sociology: Society and Culture, Community, Social Institutions, Status, Role, Social Aggregate, Association, Social Group, Organisation, Social Interaction, Social Processes | In R. Rai (Ed.), Sociology for Learners Volume: 1 (Based on New Education Policy 2020) (Vol. 1) | 978-93-90447-81-7 | April 2022 |
| 6. | The Image of the Witch: Relations of Power and Gender in the Representations of Witches in Indian Cinema | Conference Proceedings: International Conference on the Emerging Socio-Cultural and Political Issues: India and Europe; Sankalp Publications | 978-93-90720-65-1 | July 2021 |
| 7. | Sikhism | In Faith for Harm Reduction: A Training Manual for the Harm Reduction Champions in the Faith-Based Community. | https://www.uri.org/what- we-do/resource- library/faith-harm- reduction-manual | October 2020 |
Papers Presented
| Sl. No | Title of the Paper | Name of Conference/ Seminar/ Symposium | Organized by | Regional/National/ International | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Realm of Mahasu devta: Jaunsari magico- religious traditions and the Question of Sanskritization | Panel titled “P101 - Tribes and Religion: Emerging Categories, Unfolding Contestations” in 19th IUAES-WAU World Anthropology Congress 2023 on Marginalities, Uncertainties, and World Anthropologies: Enlivening Past and Envisioning Future, University of Delhi, Delhi, India, | International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences (IUAES) - World Anthropological Union (WAU) | International | 14th to 20th October, 2023 |
| 02 | Mind and Consciousness in Sikh Philosophy | International Seminar on the Science of Mind in the Philosophies of the World -A Dialogue between Science and Philosophy | World Buddhist Culture Trust & India International Centre, New Delhi, India | International | November 12-13, 2021 |
| 03 | The Image of the Witch: Relations of Power and Gender in the Representations of Witches in Indian Cinema | International Conference on the Emerging Socio-Cultural and Political Issues: India and Europe | Amity Institute of Social Sciences, Amity University, Noida & Eramus+ Jean Monnet Module Center for European Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India | International | May 24-25, 2021 |
| 04. | Internet trolls and the new Culture war | National Seminar On Social Media, Development & Social Transformation in India | Kaushalya Bharat Singh Gandhi Government Girls Degree College, Dhindhui, Patti, Pratapgarh, U.P. and Department of Higher Education, U.P., India | National | March 13-14, 2021 |
Conferences/Seminars Attended
| Sl. No | Name of the Conference/ Seminar | Organized by | Regional/National/ International | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | International Conference on ‘Social and Political Institutions, Human Rights and Global Justice: Perspectives from India and Europe’ | Amity Institute of Social Sciences, Amity University, Noida; Thematic Group 03 International Sociological Association; Research Committee 21, Political Sociology, Indian Sociological Society; & Jean Monnet Ace Projects Erasmus + Program, Centre for European Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. | International | October 9-10, 2023 |
| 02 | International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Leadership (ICEIL) | Amity University, Uttar Pradesh | International | 20th – 22nd January 2022 |
| 03 | International Symposium, 2021: Lives Redefined: Partition, Refugees and Settlement Colonies | Amity Institute of Social Sciences, Amity University, Noida | International | May 13, 2021 |
| 04 | Post Covid 19 : State - Society Interface | Amity University | National | Jun 12, 2020 |
| 05 | Web seminar: Vision of A Compassionate Humanity and protection of Child Rights | Amity University | National | May 11, 2020 |
| 06 | Web seminar: India's Strategic Challenges in 2020 | Amity University | National | May 1, 2020 |
| 07 | Web seminar: Story Telling - A Traditional Art of Communication for Social Workers | Amity University | National | April 28, 2020 |
| 08 | Web seminar: Article 21 A and Children of Minority Community in India | Amity University | National | April 20, 2020 |
| 09 | Web seminar: How to write a Research Paper? | Amity University | National | April 10, 2020 |
Workshops/FDP/Training Programme Attended
| Sl. No | Name of Workshop | Organized by | Institutional/ Regional/ National/ International | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Refresher Course on “Indian Knowledge System (IKS) and Bio-Cultural Dimension of Public Health” | UGC MMTTC Manipur University, Imphal | National | 25 September – 14 October 2025 |
| 2. | International Faculty Development Programme on “Mastering Academic Research: Grant Writing, Data Analysis and Funding Opportunities” | Research Promotion Centre and IQAC of St. Claret College (Autonomous), Bangalore, in collaboration with M.S.B. Arts & Commerce College, Davangere, the Institute of Cost Accountants of India - Bengaluru Chapter, and Bapuji Educational Association. | International | 24 – 29 March, 2025 |
| 3. | Refresher Course on "Shrimad Bhagavad Gita” | Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Organised by “MM -TTC: Ramanujan College, Delhi” In collaboration with Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University | National | 07 February, 2025 - 20 February, 2025 |
| 4. | Workshop on Qualitative Research Methodology | Discipline of Sociology, Surya Kumar Bhuyan School of Social Sciences, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Guwahati, Assam In collaboration with the Indian Sociological Society | National | 4th, 5th and 6th November 2024 |
| 5. | NPTEL COURSE/FDP (NPTEL- AICTE) - Social History of Medicine in Colonial India | SWAYAM NPTEL and the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras | National | Aug-Oct 2024 |
| 6. | One Week National Level Online Faculty Development Program On Digital Pedagogy: ICT & AI-assisted teaching in line with OBE & NEP | Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of St. James College of Nursing and St. James College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chalakudy in association with The Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) | National | 29 May 2024 to 05 June 2024 |
| 7. | Data Sciences for Social Sciences | Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission On Teachers and Teaching | National | 11 – 17 May, 2022 |
| 8. | Faculty Development Programme On “Research Methodology in Social Sciences: Issues, Trends and Perspectives" | Amity Institute of Social Sciences, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh & JNU Jean Monnet Module, School of International Studies Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi | National | 03rd to 10th June, 2022 |
| 9. | "Professional & Business Skills for Social Science and Humanities" as Value Added Course | Amity Institute of Social Sciences, Noida | Institutional | 21 Jun to 30 Jun 2021 |
| 10. | “How to write a good Research Grant Proposal and Research Project Management” | Amity Science, Technology & Innovation Foundation (ASTIF) | Institutional | August 06, 2020 |
| 11. | Faculty Development Programme on “ Research Methodology in Social Sciences – A Multi- Disciplinary Approach” | Amity Institute of Social Sciences, Noida & Amity Academic Staff College | National | 9th to 10th June 2020 |
| 12. | Heritage Forum – as part of the Heritage Education Programme | Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage | National | 25 th March 2014 |
Any other relevant information (Membership in Boards, Associations, Awards and Special Achievements)
Indian Sociological Society - Life Membership (RC06)
Reviewer – For IGI Global Scientific Publishing and Unisia: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, published by the Islamic University of Indonesia
(Universitas Islam Indonesia).
Seed Money Funded Project: “Integrating Millet and Tribal Agroforestry for Sustainable Agriculture in North Karnataka, India”