The Department of Sociology and Anthropology within the Easwari School of Liberal Arts (ESLA) at SRM University-AP is organising a five-day Faculty Development Programme titled “Frameworks And Praxis: Deliberations From Sociology And Anthropology”. Scheduled from November 02 to November 06, 2026, the programme will take place in the Mini Theatre located in the SR Block.
The academic initiative addresses the longstanding philosophical divide between theoretical contemplation and lived action, evaluating how analytical frameworks translate into ground-level practice. Drawing upon theoretical contributions from classical to contemporary thinkers, including Aristotle, Immanuel Kant, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, Karl Marx, Antonio Gramsci, Jean-Paul Sartre, Paulo Freire, Michael Burawoy, B.R. Ambedkar, and bell hooks, the sessions investigate how thought-action frameworks can systematically record and articulate the lived experiences of marginalized communities.
Core Sub-Themes
- Locating Marginalities: Examining structural inequalities and social positionings.
- Precarious Lives: Analysing vulnerability, labour, and socio-economic instability.
- Intervention in Medicine and STS: Exploring intersections between healthcare systems, science, technology, and society.
- Humanistic Anthropology: Studying human experiences through qualitative analytical methods.
- Sensory Anthropology: Investigating cultural perception, sensory engagement, and fieldwork methods.
Key Objectives
- Facilitate multidisciplinary dialogue combining theoretical, empirical, and field-level approaches to evaluate socio-political realities.
- Expand scholarly engagement and community outreach within the liberal arts disciplines at SRM University-AP.
Key Details
- Dates: November 02, 2026 – November 06, 2026
- Venue: Mini Theatre, SR Block, SRM University-AP
- Convenors: Dr Sebanti Chatterjee and Dr Krishan Takhar (Department of Sociology & Anthropology)
- Registration Fee: ₹2,500 (includes sessions, accommodation, and food