Dr Seema Verma Borbora

Professor, Department of Sociology
  • Phone No. - 9435002950
  • Department of Sociology
  • Designation - Professor

Profile

 Education:

  1. B.A. in 1982
  2. M.A. in Sociology in 1985
  3. Ph.D. in Sociology in 1995

Professional Experience:

  • 27 years of teaching experience at PG level and 29 years of Research experience.

Areas of Interest/ Specialization:

  • Area of  specialization in Educational Sociology
  • Areas interest in Indian Social Structure, Research Mythology, Sociology of Marginalised communities, Sociology of North East India.

Projects: Submitted projects in UGC, ICMR.

Ph.D Scholars:

Sl. No.

Name

Topic

Status

(On-going /Completed)

1

Ms Swapna Dutta 

entitle “A Sociological Study on Integrated Child Development Services and Its Impact on Rural Communities of Assam : A Case Study of Dhakuakhana Development Block under Lakhimpur District”

Completed in 2005

2

MsNitali Borgohain Knowar

entitle “Parental Involvement in Childs’ Education at Primary School Level : A Case Study”

Completed in 2006

3

Ms Deepa Phukon Baruah

“ The Changing Trends in Occupation and Economy among the Indigenous Assamese Blacksmiths: A Study in Jorhat and Golaghat Districts of Assam”

Complete in 2009

4

Ms. Rekhamoni Saikia

’Janani Surakcha Yojana’ : Effectiveness, and Evaluation Under National Rural Health Mission”

Completed in 2012

5

Ms Jupita Devi

“Women and HIV/AIDS in Manipur: A Sociological Perspective” in January,

Completed in 2014

6

Mr Tralukya Dihingia

Educational and Occupational Mobility among the Scheduled Castes in Urban Fringe Villages of Upper Assam: A Sociological Study

Completed in 2015

7

Ms Hira Moni Gogoi

Education among the Scheduled Caste Women(A Sociological Study of Kaibortra villages in Dibrugarh District of Assam”

Completed in 2015

8

Mr. Jew Ram Changmai

”Education among the Tribal Women: A Sociological Study with Special reference to Mishings of Assam”

Continued since 2011

9

Ms. Hamida Begum

Education among the Muslim Women in Upper Assam : A Sociological Study

On Going

10

Ms. Purabi Nath

Education of the Children in Need of Care and Protection : A Study Based on the Children Homes of Assam

On Going

 

Administrative Assignments:           

Functioning as the Head of the Department of Sociology for 2(two) terms:

  • 1st Term: From 05-03-2000 to 05-11-2001 
  • 2nd Term:  from 02-01-2007 to 01-01-2010

 Extension Service:

  • Expert Member, Child Welfare Committee,  Govt. of Assam under Social Welfare Department.
  • Member, Juvenile Justice Board, Government  of Assam.

Publications

Research Publications:         

Research Paper Published in Peer Reviewed Referred Journals :

  1. “A Sociological Study of Women in Crime in Assam” published in the Peer reviewed Referred Journal “The Eastern Anthropologist”, Vol. 61, No.-1, Jan-March, 2008 by Ethnographic & Folk Culture Society of India.
  2. “Causes of Youth Ferment in Assam – A Sociological Study” published in journal “Bulletin of  Palli Charcha Kendra” Vol- .1-2, Jan-June 2008 and July-Dec, 2008 of the Department of Social Studies and Rural Development, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal
  3. “Family Structure and Kinship System Among the Karbis of Assam published in the Peer reviewed Referred “Journal of North-East India Council for Social Science Research” Vol-32:2 , Oct.2008, NEICSSR, Shillong
  4. “Changing socio-political status and Role of elected women representatives to PRIs for Rural development” Published in “Man and Life” Vol 35 Nos 3-5 July-Dec 2009, Institute of social Research and Applied Anthropology” Calcutta, ISSN 0972-4109
  5. “Socio-economic Status of ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activities) Workers of Assam under NRHM” Published in “The North Eastern Research Bulletin” vol-xviii, Dec, 2009, by the Department of Sociology,Dibrugarh University.
  6. “HIV/AIDS in Manipur-Scenario” a Research Note Published in “The North Eastern Research Bulletin, Vol.-xviii, 2009, Department of Sociology, Dibrugrh University.
  7. “Indigenous Blacksmithy in Need of a Parapet: A Sociological Observation” Published in “The North Eastern Research Bulletin” Vol.XIX, Dec, 2010, by the Department of Sociology Dibrugarh University.ISSN 0975-8305
  8. A Study of Socio-cultural impact of HIV/AIDS(on women living with HIV/AIDS) in Manipur,  published in “The North Eastern Research Bulletin” Vol.XX, Dec, 2011, by the Department of Sociology Dibrugarh University. ISSN 0975-8305
  9. “Role of Media and Civil Societies in resolving Ethnic problems” Published in “The North Eastern Research Bulletin” Vol.XXI, Dec, 2012, by the Department of Sociology Dibrugarh University ISSN 0975-8305
  10. “Education and Social Change-A Study of two Scheduled Castes villages in Dibrug;arh Districet of Assam” Published in “The North Eastern Research Bulletin” Vol.XXII, August, 2013 (Special Issue), by the Department of Sociology Dibrugarh University ISSN 0975-8305
  11. “Tribal women in Higher Education with special Reference to the Mishings of Assam” Published in “The North Eastern Research Bulletin” Vol.XXII, August, 2013 (Special Issue), by the Department of Sociology Dibrugarh University ISSN 0975-8305
  12. “Occupational Structure of the Kaibarttas of Assam:The study based on two villages of Dibrugarh District, Published in “Man and Life” Vol 40 Nos 3-4 July-Dec 2014, Institute of social Research and Applied Anthropology” Calcutta, ISSN 0972-4109
  13. “Educational Awareness among the Rural Scheduled Caste Women (A Sociological Study in Dibrugarh District of Assam” Published in “The North Eastern Research Bulletin” Vol.XXII, August, 2013(Special Issue), by the Department of Sociology Dibrugarh University ISSN 0975-8305

Books and Book Chapters: (Last five years)

Books:

  • “Flash from North East India, edited in 2013, published from the Department of Sociology, Dibrugarh University, ISBN978-93-81784-55-6

Chapters:

  1. Research article entitled “Displacement, Rehabilitation and Development: A Case Study of  Scheduled Caste Village in Assam published in ‘Issues in Contemporary Sociology” Edited by J. Borbora and V.K. Srivasgtava published by DVS Publications, ISBN Marked, Guwahati, 2010
  2. Research article entitled “Demographic Scenario of the States of North Eastern Region of India – An Analysis published in ‘Population and Development in North East India’ Edited by Bimal. J. Deb, Concept Publishing Co., New Delhi,2010 (ISBN-81-8069-688-X).
  3. Urban Migrant Tribal Dwellers: Problems, continuity and Change, published in the “Gender,Identity and Multiple Marginalities’ edited by I.Shawar Modi, Rawat Publications, New Delhi. 2015 (ISBN 978-81-316-0667-4)
  4. Research article entitled ‘Response of the State towards Protecting the Earth, Environment, Bio-diversity & its Citizens: A Case of North East India, in ‘Flash from Nortrh-East India’, edited volume jointly by S.V Borbora & J.P. Saikia, Department of Sociology, Dibrugarh University, 2013, ISBN978-93-81784-55-6
  5. “Impact of Slum Pockets on Environment:  A study in Jorhat Town of Assam” Published in the Edited Volume ‘Environment Awareness-A Great Challenge to  control Environmental Pollution” by Nilima Bora, Unika PRAKASHAN, Jorhat, 2011, ISBN- 978-81-921868
Profile

Profile

 Education:

  1. B.A. in 1982
  2. M.A. in Sociology in 1985
  3. Ph.D. in Sociology in 1995

Professional Experience:

  • 27 years of teaching experience at PG level and 29 years of Research experience.

Areas of Interest/ Specialization:

  • Area of  specialization in Educational Sociology
  • Areas interest in Indian Social Structure, Research Mythology, Sociology of Marginalised communities, Sociology of North East India.

Projects: Submitted projects in UGC, ICMR.

Ph.D Scholars:

Sl. No.

Name

Topic

Status

(On-going /Completed)

1

Ms Swapna Dutta 

entitle “A Sociological Study on Integrated Child Development Services and Its Impact on Rural Communities of Assam : A Case Study of Dhakuakhana Development Block under Lakhimpur District”

Completed in 2005

2

MsNitali Borgohain Knowar

entitle “Parental Involvement in Childs’ Education at Primary School Level : A Case Study”

Completed in 2006

3

Ms Deepa Phukon Baruah

“ The Changing Trends in Occupation and Economy among the Indigenous Assamese Blacksmiths: A Study in Jorhat and Golaghat Districts of Assam”

Complete in 2009

4

Ms. Rekhamoni Saikia

’Janani Surakcha Yojana’ : Effectiveness, and Evaluation Under National Rural Health Mission”

Completed in 2012

5

Ms Jupita Devi

“Women and HIV/AIDS in Manipur: A Sociological Perspective” in January,

Completed in 2014

6

Mr Tralukya Dihingia

Educational and Occupational Mobility among the Scheduled Castes in Urban Fringe Villages of Upper Assam: A Sociological Study

Completed in 2015

7

Ms Hira Moni Gogoi

Education among the Scheduled Caste Women(A Sociological Study of Kaibortra villages in Dibrugarh District of Assam”

Completed in 2015

8

Mr. Jew Ram Changmai

”Education among the Tribal Women: A Sociological Study with Special reference to Mishings of Assam”

Continued since 2011

9

Ms. Hamida Begum

Education among the Muslim Women in Upper Assam : A Sociological Study

On Going

10

Ms. Purabi Nath

Education of the Children in Need of Care and Protection : A Study Based on the Children Homes of Assam

On Going

 

Administrative Assignments:           

Functioning as the Head of the Department of Sociology for 2(two) terms:

  • 1st Term: From 05-03-2000 to 05-11-2001 
  • 2nd Term:  from 02-01-2007 to 01-01-2010

 Extension Service:

  • Expert Member, Child Welfare Committee,  Govt. of Assam under Social Welfare Department.
  • Member, Juvenile Justice Board, Government  of Assam.
Publications

Publications

 

Research Publications:         

Research Paper Published in Peer Reviewed Referred Journals :

  1. “A Sociological Study of Women in Crime in Assam” published in the Peer reviewed Referred Journal “The Eastern Anthropologist”, Vol. 61, No.-1, Jan-March, 2008 by Ethnographic & Folk Culture Society of India.
  2. “Causes of Youth Ferment in Assam – A Sociological Study” published in journal “Bulletin of  Palli Charcha Kendra” Vol- .1-2, Jan-June 2008 and July-Dec, 2008 of the Department of Social Studies and Rural Development, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal
  3. “Family Structure and Kinship System Among the Karbis of Assam published in the Peer reviewed Referred “Journal of North-East India Council for Social Science Research” Vol-32:2 , Oct.2008, NEICSSR, Shillong
  4. “Changing socio-political status and Role of elected women representatives to PRIs for Rural development” Published in “Man and Life” Vol 35 Nos 3-5 July-Dec 2009, Institute of social Research and Applied Anthropology” Calcutta, ISSN 0972-4109
  5. “Socio-economic Status of ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activities) Workers of Assam under NRHM” Published in “The North Eastern Research Bulletin” vol-xviii, Dec, 2009, by the Department of Sociology,Dibrugarh University.
  6. “HIV/AIDS in Manipur-Scenario” a Research Note Published in “The North Eastern Research Bulletin, Vol.-xviii, 2009, Department of Sociology, Dibrugrh University.
  7. “Indigenous Blacksmithy in Need of a Parapet: A Sociological Observation” Published in “The North Eastern Research Bulletin” Vol.XIX, Dec, 2010, by the Department of Sociology Dibrugarh University.ISSN 0975-8305
  8. A Study of Socio-cultural impact of HIV/AIDS(on women living with HIV/AIDS) in Manipur,  published in “The North Eastern Research Bulletin” Vol.XX, Dec, 2011, by the Department of Sociology Dibrugarh University. ISSN 0975-8305
  9. “Role of Media and Civil Societies in resolving Ethnic problems” Published in “The North Eastern Research Bulletin” Vol.XXI, Dec, 2012, by the Department of Sociology Dibrugarh University ISSN 0975-8305
  10. “Education and Social Change-A Study of two Scheduled Castes villages in Dibrug;arh Districet of Assam” Published in “The North Eastern Research Bulletin” Vol.XXII, August, 2013 (Special Issue), by the Department of Sociology Dibrugarh University ISSN 0975-8305
  11. “Tribal women in Higher Education with special Reference to the Mishings of Assam” Published in “The North Eastern Research Bulletin” Vol.XXII, August, 2013 (Special Issue), by the Department of Sociology Dibrugarh University ISSN 0975-8305
  12. “Occupational Structure of the Kaibarttas of Assam:The study based on two villages of Dibrugarh District, Published in “Man and Life” Vol 40 Nos 3-4 July-Dec 2014, Institute of social Research and Applied Anthropology” Calcutta, ISSN 0972-4109
  13. “Educational Awareness among the Rural Scheduled Caste Women (A Sociological Study in Dibrugarh District of Assam” Published in “The North Eastern Research Bulletin” Vol.XXII, August, 2013(Special Issue), by the Department of Sociology Dibrugarh University ISSN 0975-8305

Books and Book Chapters: (Last five years)

Books:

  • “Flash from North East India, edited in 2013, published from the Department of Sociology, Dibrugarh University, ISBN978-93-81784-55-6

Chapters:

  1. Research article entitled “Displacement, Rehabilitation and Development: A Case Study of  Scheduled Caste Village in Assam published in ‘Issues in Contemporary Sociology” Edited by J. Borbora and V.K. Srivasgtava published by DVS Publications, ISBN Marked, Guwahati, 2010
  2. Research article entitled “Demographic Scenario of the States of North Eastern Region of India – An Analysis published in ‘Population and Development in North East India’ Edited by Bimal. J. Deb, Concept Publishing Co., New Delhi,2010 (ISBN-81-8069-688-X).
  3. Urban Migrant Tribal Dwellers: Problems, continuity and Change, published in the “Gender,Identity and Multiple Marginalities’ edited by I.Shawar Modi, Rawat Publications, New Delhi. 2015 (ISBN 978-81-316-0667-4)
  4. Research article entitled ‘Response of the State towards Protecting the Earth, Environment, Bio-diversity & its Citizens: A Case of North East India, in ‘Flash from Nortrh-East India’, edited volume jointly by S.V Borbora & J.P. Saikia, Department of Sociology, Dibrugarh University, 2013, ISBN978-93-81784-55-6
  5. “Impact of Slum Pockets on Environment:  A study in Jorhat Town of Assam” Published in the Edited Volume ‘Environment Awareness-A Great Challenge to  control Environmental Pollution” by Nilima Bora, Unika PRAKASHAN, Jorhat, 2011, ISBN- 978-81-921868
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