Welcome to Department of Sociology

About Department

The Department of Sociology aims at training students to critically analyse the social environment in which they live and become self-aware and responsible citizens. We advance the field through innovative teaching, collaborative research, public and community engagements that promote knowledge, capability and socially responsible students. Teaching and research in the Department are supported by excellent infrastructure, a multi-media resource centre and a well-stocked library that enable students to enjoy a successful academic and social life.

The department offers Under Graduate courses and organize seminar, workshops, field visit and interactive sessions. Department is following the CBCS syllabus with a timely Mid-term and End- Term Examination System. Students are also engaged in the club activities, community services, NSS, NCC, Swachh campus drive and competitions, and take leadership roles in the society.

Vision
  • To be a distinguished center of sociological education and research that empowers women to become socially conscious leaders, equipped to address and transform the societal challenges of Odisha, India and beyond.

Mission
  • To provide a comprehensive and inclusive sociological education that fosters critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of social issues, with a focus on women’s perspectives and experiences.
  • To conduct pioneering research that contributes to the advancement of sociological knowledge, particularly in areas relevant to gender studies, social justice and socio-economic development.
  • To create a nurturing academic environment that supports the intellectual, social and ethical development of students and preparing them to be agents of positive change.

Courses Offered
Serial NoCourse NameNumber of SeatsDownload Syllabus
1 B.A. Sociology 48
1 M.A. Sociology 32

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Rama Devi Women's University Vidya Vihar,PO:Bhoinagar Bhubaneswar,751022,Odisha,India Phone No. : 0674-2542644 Email:registrar(at)rdwu(dot)ac(dot)in