Ms. Kahini Palit

Present Position: Assistant Professor

Department of Sociology, School of Liberal Arts and Culture Studies

E-mail: kahini.palit@adamasuniversity.ac.in

Education:

  • B.A (Hons) in Sociology
  • M.A in Sociology
  • MPhil in Sociology
  • Pursuing PhD

Research Key Areas:

  • Sociology of Development
  • Middle Class
  • Displacement and Rehabilitation

Research Highlights:

  • Palit, K. Rehabilitating the evicted: an empirical study of the state of rehabilitation in the outskirts of Kolkata, West Bengal. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Volume: 7| Issue: 9| September 2021
  • Palit, K. Work life balance and its effects on organizational commitment: an empirical study among the new middle class in Kolkata, West Bengal. International Journal of Research and Development. Volume: 6 | Issue: 9 | September 2021
  • Palit, K. Redefining the need for Caffeine: the role of new age Cafés in everyday life. Social Trends Journal of the Department of Sociology of North Bengal University. 5, 31 March 2018; ISSN: 2348-6538 UGC Approved.
  • Palit, K. Informal settlements: A study of displaced living in a Kolkata slum. Social Trends Journal of the Department of Sociology of North Bengal University. Vol. 6, 31 March 2019; ISSN: 2348-6538 UGC Approved.
  • Palit, K. Community Initiatives during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Ray of Hope for India? International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Volume: 8| Issue: 5| May 2022

Experience:

Teaching

Working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology in Adamas University from 20th January, 2020 (Ongoing)

Worked as a Visiting Faculty/Guest Lecturer in-

  • Department of Law, University of Calcutta from 23rd September, 2016.
  • Rabindrabharati University from 12th March, 2018-17th January, 2020
  • Muralidhar Girls’ college from 29th Nov 2013 to 11th Jan 2016.

 

Research

  • Mphil 2 years
  • PhD (Ongoing)

Research Publication (s):

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Selected Publication (s):

  1. Palit, K. Redefining the need for Caffeine: the role of new age Cafés in everyday life; in SOCIAL TRENDS Journal of the Department of Sociology of North Bengal University. 5, 31 March 2018; ISSN: 2348-6538 UGC Approved.
  2. Palit, K. Informal settlements: A study of displaced living in a Kolkata slum; in SOCIAL TRENDS Journal of the Department of Sociology of North Bengal University. 6, 31 March 2019; ISSN: 2348-6538 UGC Approved.
  3. Palit, K. Rehabilitating the evicted: an empirical study of the state of rehabilitation in the outskirts of Kolkata, West Bengal. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Volume: 7| Issue: 9| September 2021
  4. Palit, K. Work life balance and its effects on organizational commitment: an empirical study among the new middle class in Kolkata, west Bengal. International Journal of Research and Development. Volume: 6 | Issue: 9 | September 2021

Award/ Academic Recognition/ Major Professional Activity:

  • Ranked First Class Second in M.A in Sociology from University of Calcutta
  • Scored Highest in B.A (Hons) 2nd Year in Sociology from Jogamaya Devi College.
  • Scored Highest in B.A (Hons) 3rd Year in Sociology from Jogamaya Devi College.