Vyakhari- Topic “Space,Caste and Gender in Kerala

In the month of June our department organized an interdepartmental poster making competition on Global Parents Day on 9th June, 2020.This competition had an active participation of students from different departments of the college. Around 25 students registered for the competition

In accordance with international yoga day on 21st,June 2020, our students celebrated yoga day by practicing yoga and promoting yoga. Yoga as a form of exercise brings peace to the mind and body.

The department of sociology conducted a offline interdepartmental debate on the topic “Trial by media needed or not” on 19th,March,2021. There was a heated discussion on this topic, both the sides ‘For’ and ‘Against’ had strong points.

In association with St. Paul’s College kalamassery and BCM College kottayam, the Department of Sociology conducted a lecture on “Introduction to Qualitative Research” on 26th, August, 2020 by Dr. Rajesh, Associate fellow, IRTC kerala. This intercollegiate lecture had an active participation of 73 students.

The Department of Sociology in with association IQAC conducted a webinar on the topic “Recuperate from the stigmatization of trans community” on 19th October 2020 by Ms.Heidi Saadiya, Kerala’s first trans-woman journalist. We had an interactive session with questions posed by the students and she narrated her incidents and life story with us. Around 95 students had their active participation for this webinar at an intercollegiate level.

In association with St. Paul’s College kalamassery and BCM College Kottayam, the Department of Sociology conducted a lecture on “Caste in Contemporary India” on 27th, August, 2020 by Dr. Rajesh Komath Assistant Professor, MG University. This intercollegiate lecture had an active participation of 99 students.

The department of sociology organized a webinar series on the topic “Human Rights An The Indian Constitution” from 5th to 8th August,2020 by Dr.Jaisy Karingattil,Assistant professor at CSI College for legal studies. This webinar series saw an active participation of 91 students at intercollegiate level.

INTER COLLEGIATE ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION ON -WORLD WOMEN EQUALITY DAY

The department of sociology conducted an intercollegiate online photography on World Woman Equality Day. This intercollegiate competition had participants in and around Kottayam.

The Department of Sociology conducted an intercollegiate competition named “let your light shine: to discover the light in you” through the online platform with regards to the international youth day. The competition was conducted in three rounds. This intercollegiate competition had an active participation of 50 students from several colleges.

The department of sociology conducted an online RJ hunt competition under the leadership of the 2nd years of the department. The competition was judged by one among the famous RJs in Kerala Mr. Shambu. this session was followed by an interactive session by him. There were many students from several colleges to participate in this RJ Hunt.

The 59th association of the department of Sociology was inaugurated on the 15th of September and named ESPERENZA. Esperenza is a Spanish word which means hope and expectation. We formed this association during the Covid Pandemic days, through an online platform

As part of international youth day, we organized our prestigious event in B C M College to find the Youth Icon of B C M. A series of competitions were arranged for the participants. Arnelit Philip from Economics Department was selected as the Youth Icon in B C M College. The prize was distributed on Independence day.

In relation with World Photography Day, we conducted an online photography competition on the topic “SURVIVAL”.

As part of ‘Nature Photography Day – June 15th’, Sociology Department conducted a nature photography competition.

1st Prize – Bhagyasree Asokan

ADVAYA organized the Alumni Meet on 17th August 2019.The program was inaugurated by our former HOD Sr. Michael. The program was really colorful and we made it more attractive with games and other programs.

In association with women’s cell , we conducted a seminar session on the topic “Healthy Motherhood : a need for better tomorrow” by Dr. Kurien Thomas (Rtd. Pediatrician , Medical College , Kottayam)

Our department organized a self – defence class for empowering the students. The class was conducted by G C I Devika R of 5 Kerala Girls Battalion NCC.

We got an amazing opportunity to attend a lecture session by Dr . J Devika ,a famous social critic and feminist, was conducted on the topic ‘Making of a Malayalee Woman’. The lecture threw light on the history of formation of Malayalee Women and the various challenges faced by them.

The Sociology Association of BCM College besides being active to the general ideals of college is equally dedicated to serve the college community and the society at large. The 57th association “ADVAYA” which means ‘Unity’ was inaugurated on 1st August. On 7th June a general body of association was held and the following members were selected as office bearers:

President : Prof. Alphonsa Kurien
Vice President : Gayathri K S
Secretary : Athira Ramachandran
Joint Secretary : Megha Chandran
Treasurer : Soniya Thomas
IIIDC Rep : Liya Paul
Salu. S Nair
IIDC Rep : Akku Merian Prasad
Shilpa Shaji
IDC REP : Akshaya Surendran
Beegum Sulthana

On 6th February we organised a chart exhibition of major sociologists in sociology in order to introduce sociologists’ and their major theoretical contributions, for students from various countries.

On September 4 we conducted a chart exhibition, which contained various theorists and theories of major proponders of sociology. It aimed to introduce sociology among other subjects to various students.

In accordance with reading day on June 19 our students organised seminar sessions in lower primary classes, on the topic importance of reading and its positive effects on life. Interactive sessions were held with the students to help them understand the importance of reading

As part of yoga day on June 26 in association with NCC our students celebrated yoga day by practising yoga and promoting yoga. Yoga as a form of exercise brings peace to the mind and body. A number of students from various departments joined our celebration of yoga day.

The Sociology Association of BCM College besides being active to the general ideals of the college is equally dedicated to serve the college community and the society at large. The 56th association ‘Einheit’ which means unity was inaugurated on 14th July. On 5th June a general body of association was held and the office bearers were also selected