From: 07-02-2015 Till: 08-02-2015
Duration: 2 days
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Department of Social Sciences is organising
International Seminar
On
Development and Modernisation: Inclusion and Exclusion
On
Abstracts and Papers can be Submitted at davcollegeynr@rediffmail.com
Development and Modernisation are highly charged social constructs whose characters change continuously and can be understood in their specific political and historical contexts. The term development is a social condition in which authentic needs of its population are satisfied by the rational and sustainable use of natural resources and systems. Historians link modernisation to the process of industrialisation, urbanization, spread of education, scientific thinking and withering away of the traditional beliefs and superstitions. The genesis of modernisation can be traced back to the Western renaissance and industrial revolution in the West. Critically, it can also be linked to the process of colonialism and imperialism in the Asia, Africa, Latin America and many other parts of the world. As a result the colonised nations remained excluded from the socio-economic and political development of the world.
The de-colonisation and emergence of the colonies as an independent nations resulted in the wide-spread modernization and development debates, theories, models. The idea of a universalist modernisation formula gave birth to ‘Freedom from want’. Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen elaborated this idea much later in ‘Development as Freedom’ One of the most influential modernisation theorists has been W.W. Rostow. He outlined five stages using the metaphor of take-off: the traditional society, pre-conditions to the take-off, take-off, the drive to maturity and the age of high mass consumption. Dependency Theory came as strong critique of the theory of modernisation. The last decade of twentieth century not only witnessed a change in the international politics, trade and commerce but also fall of Socialist block and emergence of U.S.A as sole super power. As a result the theory of globalisation started emerging. The solution to the problems of under-development, lack of technologies and capital is provided by the liberalised, privatised and globalised forces. To address these challenges at global level, the international institution like UNO,UNESCO, ILO, World Bank, IMF and other NGO’s have not only initiated the new programmes and policies for the inclusive development of the world but also designed the new meaning of development and modernisation under the Sustainable Development Goals and United Nations Millennium Development Goals. The problems of poverty, unemployment and inclusion of the marginalised and excluded communities are the subject for the Global attention.
It would be worth mentioning that liberalised, privatised and globalised economy of India is fast growing. Although various sectors like tertiary sector grew at a faster pace, the actual socio-political and economic scenario in India presents a gloomy picture .The poor, marginalised, oppressed and deprived communities remain excluded from the main stream of development despite the concept of welfare state and the goal of inclusive growth. India is still facing problems of poverty, hunger, unemployment, various discriminations-caste, gender, child abuses, environmental issues and many more. These problems need a serious thought for the establishment of developed, modernized and free society. It is under this backdrop that the Faculty of Social Sciences of DAV College for Girls is organising a two days International Seminar on the above theme. This seminar is an attempt to provide a global platform to discuss these relevant issues. The seminar would provide an opportunity to teachers, students, researchers, economists, social and political scientists to share their views and enrich their knowledge. The aim of the proposed international seminar is also to present Indian views regarding the challenges posed by inclusion and exclusion.
Following are the Sub-Themes:-
1. Development and Modernisation: Theoretical Paradigms.
2. Changing faces of Development and Modernisation: Historical Narrative.
3. Socio-Political and Economic Impacts of Development and Modernisation on Human Society.
4. A Socio- Cultural Approach to Development and Modernisation.
5. North –South Views on Development and Modernisation: Some Unsolved Issues.
6. Development, Modernisation and Gender Studies.
7. Inclusion, Exclusion and Marginalisation: A Development and Modernisation Perspective.
8. Development and Modernisation: Inclusive and Exclusive Perspective.
9. Interrogating Globalisation: Inclusion and Exclusion
10. Women, Child and Development: Inclusion and Exclusion
11. Economic Crisis, New Opportunities and Transition to Global Economy towards Inclusive Green Growth
12. Modeling Strategies and Pathways for Green Growth and Sustainable Development
- Research papers are invited on the above mentioned themes
- Last Date for submission of Abstract – October 31, 2014 (Maximum Word Limit - 300)
- Last Date for submission of Full Paper – December 31, 2014
For any query contact 9416273253,9215087212
davcollegeynr@rediffmail.com
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Charges | Rs. 1500.00 |
| Registration Charges(College Adhoc Staff) | Rs. 500.00 |
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