Bio Data of Prof. C. Somashekher

Name Dr. C. Somashekher Residential Address #120, Dhawrakamaayi, 1st B Main, Near BESCOM Office, RR Layout, Nagadevanahalli, Bangalore-560056. Mob:-9844053294 Designation & Official Professor, Department of Sociology, Bangalore Address University, Bangalore-56. Presently Working Registrar, Davangere University, Davangere - 577002. Educational Qualifications: Ph.D- 14-10-1997 M.Phil – Jan-1989 M.A - April-1987. Qualification M.A. M.Phil, Ph.D. Age & Date of Birth 51 Years. 26-10-1964 Date of Appointment Joined as Lecturer in the Department of (i) In the Institution Sociology on 26-02-1990 (ii) In the Present Post Associate Professor since 01-02-2000 in the same Institution Professor, since 1-03-2008. Caste: Scheduled Caste

Organizational Skills: 1. Janapada University, Recruitment Board Member for Non-Teaching Posts, 2014-15. 2. Chief Squad, for MBA & MCA Exams, 2012- 13. 3. Chief Custodian, PG Annual Scheme Examinations, 2012-13. 4. All India Probationary Officers, Recruitment Board Member (State Bank of India), 2012- Chandighar, 2009-New Delhi, 2007- New Delhi & 2005- Tata Nagar. 5. MANIPUR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, IMPHAL 2006. 6. Co- ordinator, UGC Refresher Course. Sociology.2005. 7. Co-organizing Secretary National Seminar on “STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY” 3-5th Feb. 2005. 8. Visiting Faculty in Sociology of Professions at , from 7th March to 16th March, 2005.

9. Programme Co- ordinator Workshop on RESEARCH METHODOLOGY April 5-26, 2004. 10. Chief Custodian for B.A unit of Entire Bangalore University -2002. 11. Chief Warden P.G. No- 3 1994-1999.

International Conferences: 1. Participated and Presented paper on “Organizational Culture and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Transnational Organization”, International Conference at XVII INTERNATIONAL SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION Gothenburg Sweden, 11-17 July 2010. 2. Paper Presented on “Climate of Industrial Relations and CSR Initiatives”, at the XVII ISA World Congress of Sociology INTERNATIONAL SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION held on 11-17 July 2010 Gothenburg, Sweden. 3. Paper Presented on “Implications of Globalization for Union Participation in Indian Context”, at the ISA XVI World Congress of Sociology in Durban, South Africa, on 23-29 July 2006 INTERNATIONAL SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION. 4. Paper Presented on “Gender Stratification of Academics”, at the ISA XVI World Congress of Sociology in Durban, South Africa, on 23-29 July 2006 INTERNATIONAL SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION. 5. Paper Presented on “Globalization and Trends towards Professional Commitment of Indian Physicians”, at the ISA XVI World Congress of Sociology in Durban, South Africa, on 23-29 July2006 INTERNATIONAL SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION. 6. Chaired Session “Transnationalisation, Organisation Forms, and Participative Management”, at the ISA XVI World Congress of Sociology in Durban, South Africa, on 23-29 July 2006 INTERNATIONAL SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION. 7. Paper Presented on “Professionalization, Professional Competence and Professionalism among Indian Physicians”, at the ISA XV WORLD CONGRESS OF SOCIOLOGY, BRISBANE AUSTRALIA 7-13 July 2002. 8. Attended Asia Pacific Conference 4- 7 July 2002 at BRISBANE AUSTRALIA. Details of National Seminars, Conferences, Symposia and Workshops 1. Presented a paper on “Information Technology Professionals and Family Disorganization: With Special Reference to Bangalore City”, at 41st All India Sociological Conference of Indian Sociological Society at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), KIIT University Bhubaneshwar, Odisha on 24th – 29th December, 2015. 2. Participated in Two days National Seminar on “Competence and Ethics Among Indian Physicians”, at 37th all India Sociological Conference during the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations organized by Indian Sociological Society at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi on 11th-13th December 2011. 3. Participated in Two days National Seminar on “Rights to Education Act and its Implementation” held on 24 to 25 Sept 2011. AL-AMEEN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, Bangalore. 4. Participated in “Law on Disaster Management in India: Issue and Perspectives”, one day National Seminar held at BANGALORE UNIVERSITY, on 11th June 2011. 5. Convener for the National level Seminar on Labour Reforms held at Seminar Hall Jnanajyothi auditorium, BANGALORE UNIVERSITY, Bangalore, on 25th and 26th May 2011, organized by Sri Alampalli Venkataram Chair on Labour Research, Government of Initiative. 6. Paper Presented on “Women in Garment Industry- A Sociological Study”, in the National level Seminar on Labour Reforms held at Seminar Hall Jnanajyothi auditorium, BANGALORE UNIVERSITY, Bangalore, on 25th and 26th May 2011, organized by Sri Alampalli Venkataram Chair on Labour Research, Initiative. 7. Participated in National Seminar on “Women: Use, Abuse and Misuse”, held on 27th to 29th March 2011.BANGALORE UNIVERSITY, Bangalore. 8. Paper Presented on “Access to the Rights of Disabilities in Higher Education with Special Reference to Bangalore University, in the International Conference on Globalization, Higher Education and Disability (ICGHED), held at Seminar hall, Jnanajyothi auditorium, BANGALORE UNIVERSITY, Bangalore, on 3-5 Feb 2011. 9. Paper Presented on “Social Legislations and Social Change in India”, held on the XXXVI All Indian Sociological Conference 2010 RAVENSHAW UNIVERSITY, at Cuttack in Orissa during 27th to 29th December 2010. 10. Paper Presented on “Maduveya Samstheya Ithihasa”, in the Four Days State Level workshop to Strengthen Community Organizations, organized in collaborations with Swaraj Organization Karnataka held at BANGALORE UNIVERSITY, Bangalore, on December 12th to 15th 2010. 11. Participated in “Suicides in Post- Modern India”, held during 22nd and 23rd October 2010 at SRI KRISHNADEVARAYA UNIVERSITY, Anantapur. 12. Chaired session in “RC-2 Women and Health”, UGC Sponsored Two day National Seminar on 27th and 28th September 2010. SOMA SUBHADRAMMA RAMAN GOUD COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, RAICHUR. 13. Paper Presented in UGC sponsored two days National Seminar on Professional Commitment: A Study of University Women Teachers in Karnataka on 27th and 28th September 2010. SOMA SUBHADRAMMA RAMAN GOUD COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, RAICHUR. 14. Participated in the two days National Seminar on “UttaraKarnatakada Dalita Chalavali Mattu Sahitya”, 14-15 Sept 2010, DR. B.R. AMBDEKAR STUDY CENTER GULBARGA. 15. Co-Ordinator of the Research Committee IX Karnataka Sociological Conference held on 3 to 5 July 2010. , Hampi. 16. Paper Presented on “Privatization of Higher Education”, at IX Karnataka Sociological Conference held on 3 - 5 July 2010. KANNADA UNIVERSITY, Hampi. 17. Chairperson of the Session IX Karnataka Sociological Conference held on 3- 5 July 2010, organized by KANNADA UNIVERSITY, Hampi. 18. Participated in the National Seminar on “International Women’s Day- a Ritual or and Achievement”, held on 17th and 18th May 2010. BANGALORE UNIVERSITY. 19. Attended Workshop on “Accelerating Research Discovery and Innovation”, organized in collaboration with Thomson Reuters held at BANGALORE UNIVERSITY, Bangalore, on 26th April 2010. 20. Presented Paper on “Job Satisfaction and Commitment among Police in Bangalore City”, at the XXXIII All India Sociological Conference jointly organized by KUD and KSS on 29th, 30th November and 1st December 2007. 21. Chaired a Session on “Professions, Markets and Consumerism: Recent Trends” in the Research committee V Polity, Economy and the Society at the VIth Karnataka sociological Conference at Karnataka University, Dharwad.28-30 October 2006. 22. Chaired in the Research committee V Polity, Economy and the Society at the VIth Karnataka sociological Conference at Karnataka University, Dharwad.28-30 October 2006. 23. Paper Presented on “Professions Market and consumerism: Recent Trends in the research committee Vth polity economy and society”, at the VI Karnataka Sociological Conference held at 28-30 October 2006. KARNATAKA UNIVERSITY, Pavate Nagar, Dharwad. 24. Convener in the Research Committee VI Karnataka Sociological Conference held at 28-30 October 2006. KARNATAKA UNIVERSITY, Pavate Nagar, Dharwad. 25. Paper Presented “Women Academicians: A Sociological analysis” National Seminar at INDIAN SOCIOLOGICAL SOCIETY RC-02 and Department of Social Work, Maharaja University Kanpur. Jan. 15-16th, 2006. 26. Participated in the Bangalore University Outreach Programme on the theme “Reveal of Conventional Courses” on 11th Feb 2006 at Abbas Khan College for Women. 27. Paper Presented “Constraints of Co- Operative: A Sociological Analysis” in UGC National Seminar on “Co-operatives and rural Development: Problem and Prospects” under UGC –SAP-DRS-Phase-I, Organized by dept. of Sociology Shivaji university, kollapur on 24th & 25th Feb. 2006. 28. Paper Presented “Socio-Economic History of Professions” at SOUTH INDIAN HISTORY CONGRESS, BANGALORE UNIVERSITY March 3- 5th 2006. 29. Participated in the UGC Sponsored State Level Conference on the “Role of Religious institutions in social change’ in Chitradurga on March 20-21, 2006. 30. Paper Presented “Professions and Labour Market: Recent Trends” at VIth Karnataka sociological Conference at Karnataka University, Dharwad.28-30 October 2006. 31. Chaired a Session in the National Seminar on “STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT IN 21ST CENTUARY”, Dept. of Sociology & UGC Centre for WOMEN’S STUDIES, BANGALORE UNIVERSITY, Feb 3rd -5th 2005. 32. Paper Presented “ A Profile of Student Scholars in Bangalore University” in the National Conference on “Changing Social order and the Marginalized Groups” Organized by St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, (NESA) Bangalore & Mangalore 9- 10 Jan 2006 Sociology Association on 9-10th Jan.2006. 33. Paper Presented “Stiff Collar Women: Mistaken Identities and Role in Comparitibilities” BANGALORE UNIVERSITY Dept. of Sociology & UGC Centre for WOMEN’S STUDIES in the National Seminar on “STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT IN 21ST CENTUARY” held from Feb. 3rd -5th, 2005. 34. Paper Presented “Breaking the Barrier Opportunities & Challenges for the Indian Women” BANGALORE UNIVERSITY Dept. of Sociology & UGC Centre for WOMEN’S STUDIES in the National Seminar on “STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT IN 21ST CENTUARY” held from Feb. 3rd -5th, 2005. 35. Paper Presented “Women and Higher Education” BANGALORE UNIVERSITY Dept. of Sociology & UGC Centre for WOMEN’S STUDIES in the National seminar on “STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT IN 21ST CENTUARY” held from Feb. 3rd -5th, 2005. 36. Paper Presented “Sociology of Teaching Profession” International Conference on “Teacher Education in the Context of globalization” at New Horizon College of Education Bangalore -08, on 4th -5th & 6th April 2005. 37. Paper Presented “Rural Research Scholars: A Sociological analysis” IN Vth State Level Conference, KARNATAKA SOCIOLOGY ASSOCIATION, on 28th -29th Dec 2005. 38. Participated in Training Programme for University Teachers in Human Rights Education at Jnanabharathi Campus organized by Bangalore University and SICHREM on Aug 4 and 8, 2003. 39. Participation in the National Seminar on “Urban development & Urban planning” Organizer by the dept. of Studies in sociology, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, 5th Feb.2002. 40. Attended the Two days Workshop on “Entrepreneurship Awareness” organized by the UGC Center for Women Studies in Bangalore University, from 24th November to 25th November 2001. 41. Participation in the Seminar on “Empowerment of Women Challenges & Prospects in the Context of Globalization” Sponsored by the Karnataka State Women’s Development Co-operation held at Christ College 29th -30th sep.2000. 42. Paper Presented “Medical Profession in India: A Study on Professionalism in Medical Practice” at 3rd Karnataka Sociological Conference, Dept. of studies in Sociology in Gulbarga, 7-8th Aug.1999. 43. Participated in XXIV ALL INDIA SOCIOLOGICAL CONFERENCE held on 22 -24th Dec.1997, at the Dept. of sociology Osmania University, Hyderabad.

Publications: 1. “Tools and Techniques Implemented in Higher Education Towards the Review of Quality Teaching Among Teachers”, Edited Book, Higher Education In India – Issues and Challenges, ISBN – 978-81-931746-2-3, pp-395-398. 2. “Occupational Aspirations among Post-Graduate Students in Bangalore University”, Southern Economist, August 2016. 3. “Socio-Economic Status of Working Women: With Special Reference to Bangalore City”, Vol.2, No.6 June 2014. 4. “Job Satisfaction of Working Women in India: With Special Reference to Bangalore City”, Vol.2, No.6 June 2014.

5. “Social Correlates of Job Satisfaction”, Orient Journal of Law and Social Sciences, Vol 4 No-3 February2010. pp- 17-23. 6. “Social Profile of Professors of Bangalore University”, Orient Journal of Law and Social Sciences, Vol 4 No 4 March 2010. pp-20-33. 2009 7. “Dalits and Conversion: A Sociological Analysis”, Orient Journal of Law and Social Sciences, Vol 4 No 5 April 2010 Pp- 45-50. 8. “Gender Differences in Academic Research”, , Journal of Social sciences, Vol 33 No 4 Year 2009-10. pp- 14-23. 9. “Job Satisfaction and Professional Commitment Among professor of Bangalore University”, Karala Sociologist, Journal of the Kerala Sociological Society, Vol 38 No 2 December 2010. pp- No- 21-32. 10. “Social Profile of Indian Physicians”, Artha, Journal of Social Sciences, Vol 7 No 1 January – June 2008.pp- 11-28. 11. “Professional Role Activities of Professors”. Samaja Shodhana, Journal of the Mangalore Sociology Association, Vol 17 No 1-2 March –October 2008. pp- 1-16. 12. “Professionalism among Indian Physicians: Emerging Trends”, The Sociologist, Journal of The Andhra Pradesh Sociological Society (APSS), Vol 2 No 1 March 2008. pp-No--425-446. 13. “Privatization of medical Education and Professional Practice”, Journal of Development and Social Change, Vol 5 No 3-4 April –September 2008. pp- 284-306. 14. “Women Academicians: A Sociological Analysis”, The Sociologist, Journal of The Andhra Pradesh Sociological Society (APSS), Vol 2 No 2 September 2008. pp- 638-665. 15. “Social Profile of Students Scholars of Bangalore University”, Journal of Development and Social Change, Vol 6 No 1-2 October – December 2008. pp- 508-530. 16. Chapter on “Saamajika Sankramika Rogashastra”, in the book entitled “Vaidyakeeya Samajashastra, Arjun Publishing House Mysore, 2008. Pp- 110-138. 17. “Sociology of Academic Profession: A Review, Participative Development”, Centre for Social Research and Development, Vol 6 No 2 July – December 2007. Pune, pp- 55-64. 18. “Regional Differences among Student Scholars A Sociological Analysis”, Artha Journal of Social Sciences, Vol 5 No.2 July December 2006 pp- 64-77. 19. “Participative Management and Performance: An Empirical Analysis of Work Organization”, Ushus Journal of Business Management, Vol 5 No 1 January to June 2006. pp- 49-70. 20. Article in entitled Book: “Educational Inequality: Status of Girl-Child in Karnataka”, with S.L Hiremath & Shahida, Vikas Publishing House New Delhi, 1997. pp-115-130. Books under Print: 1. Sociology of Professions 2. Sociology of Education 3. Sociology of Indian Physicians

Research Contributions: M.Phil Guided: 1. Kambanna –“Women Lawyers –A Sociological study” -2001.

2. Nagappa.-“Police in Bangalore City” -2001.

3. Gopala Krishna –“Professors-A Sociological study” -1999.

4. Thirumalesh Babu-“Ganiga Janangadalli Kelavu badalavaneya aamshagalu” - 1999. PhD’s Produced:

1. Sri Nagappa.V “Police in Bangalore City: A Sociological Study”- 2010.

2. Smt. Rathna Kumari K.R –“Women Employees in Banking Industry: A

Sociological Study” -2007

3. Sri Nagaraju. H.S –“Student Scholars : A Sociological Study”-2005

4. Mrs. K.Prasanna Kumari-“University Women Teachers in Karnataka –A

Sociological Study”-2005

5. Sri. B. Putta Swamy- “Kanakapura Pattana-ondu samaj Shastrieeya

Adhyana’.-2004 6. Sri. Kiran Kumar.L “Profile of Post –Graduate Students of Bangalore

University: A Sociological Study 2013.

7. Sri. Nanjamari K “Information Technology Professionals In Bangalore City:

A Sociological Study”-2014.

8. Smt. Asha K “Role Conflict among Working Women- A Sociological

Analysis”- 2014.

9. Sri. Ashwaq ahmed “Dropout’s in Higher Primary Schools of Rural

Karnataka – A Sociological Study” – 2014.

10. Smt. Kamala M “Student Nurses: A Sociological Study”- 2015.

Membership of International Association Membership:

Professional 1.International Sociological Association 2002-

Bodies 2010

Editorship of 2. Asia Pacific sociological Association 2002-

Journals etc., 2006.

Life Member of

1. Indian Sociological Society(ISS) &

2. Karnataka Sociological Association (KSA)

*Executive Committee member, KSA 2006-08.

*Vice-President KSA 2008 to Till Date. Training 1. Outreach Programme 11th Feb. 2006.

Programmes: 2. “Equal Opportunities of women with Disabilities

in India” 9-10 Oct.2004.

3. “Training Programme for University Teachers in

Human Rights Education” 4-8 Aug.2003.

4. Workshop “Entrepreneurship Awareness”

24-25 Nov. 2001.

The facts stated above are true to the best of my knowledge

Thanking you

Dr. C. Somashekher