Prof. Sucheta Sen Chaudhuri

Interest  Area / Specialization :

• Socio-Cultural Anthropology

• Feminism and Gender

Teaching / Research Experience :

• Professor, Department of Anthropology and Tribal Studies (11-07-2016  to till date).

• Associate Professor, Centre for Indigenous Culture Studies (01-06-2011 to 10-07-2016).

• Assistant Professor, Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh (04-10-1999 to 31-05-2011).

• Senior Technical Assistant & Research Associate, Anthropological Survey of India, Shillong (17-02-1991 to 03-10-1999).

Awards and Honours :

• Young Scientist Award Platinum Jubilee Award of University Colleges of Science, Technology and Agriculture, Calcutta University, 1989  [Received]

• Calcutta University Departmental Scholarship, University of Calcutta, 1988 [Availed]

• JRF, Anthropological Survey of India, 1988  [Not Availed]

• UGC-NET-JRF, 1989  [Availed]

• Pay Protected Fellowship, ICSSR, 1997-1999 [Availed]

Co-Academic / Administrative Engagements :

• Head, Department of Tribal Studies, CUJ : 2021-24

• Head, Centre for Indigenous Culture Studies, CUJ : 2011-2014

• Head, Centre for Indigenous Culture Studies, CUJ : 2014-2017

• Dean, School for the Study of Culture, CUJ, 2015-2018

• Dean, School for the Study of Culture, CUJ, 2021-2024

• Member, Ethical Board, Central University of Jharkhand, 2023

• Member, Action Plan Framing Committee for Tackling Sexual Crime Against Girl/Women Students, CUJ (2013)

• Member of Proctorial Board, Central University of Jharkhand : 2014-2017 & 2021-2022

• Warden of Female Hostel, CUJ (2011-2012)

• Founder Director of Women Studies & Research Centre, Rajiv Gandhi University, 8th September 2009 - 31st May 2011

• Member, Board of Studies, Centre for Human Rights and Conflict Management, CUJ

• Member, Board of Studies, Centre for Far East Languages, CUJ

• Member, Library Committee, CUJ

Invited Talks / Lectures :

1. “Case Studies: Concepts and Applications” in Research Methodology Course for Research Scholars at SIRD, Arunachal Pradesh, 2005 organized jointly by AITS, RGU and Government Arunachal Pradesh.

2. “High Social Status of Women: Myths and Meanings” in University Weekly Talk for Faculty members, RGU,2009.

3. “Documentation and Case Studies” in workshop  Empowerment of Women, Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Administrative Training Institute, Arunachal Pradesh, 23 May, 2011.

4. “Gender and Public Space” in workshop on Empowerment of Women, Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Administrative Training Institute, Arunachal Pradesh, 23 May, 2011.

5. “Gender Inequality: A Study with regard to the Interaction between Cultural Models and Structural Environment”, Workshop on “Many Faces of Gender and Inequality,” National Workshop, Centre for Women Studies, Tezpur University, Assam, 18 &19 November, 2011.

6. "Indigenous Knowledge and Food Security" One Week Literary Workshop on Language, Intellectual Heritage, and Sustainable Well Being, CUJ, 5th March 2024.

7. “Gender Inequality: A Study with Regard to Interaction between Cultural Models and Structural Environment” Tezpur University, Assam, Equal Opportunity Cell, Tezpur University, ICSSR,-NERC, Tezpur University & ICSSR, NERC, 15 January 2012.

8. Valedictory talk on "Folklore in Archives and Research Methods” organized by NFSC, Chennai and CUJ, National Workshop CICS, CUJ dated 30 November 2012.

9. “Socio-Cultural Constraints for Women Empowerment”, Refresher Course on Society Development and Empowerment of Women, Academic Staff College, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan W.B., 5th January 2013.

10. “When Gender is a ‘Variable’ in Research”, ICSSR Research Methodology, W.B. State University, Barasat, West Bengal, 2-11 December 2013.

11. “Feminist Perspective and Research Methodology”, ICSSR Research Methodology, W.B. State University, Barasat, West Bengal, 2-11 December 2013.

12. “Contribution of Women Studies in India” Chief Guest’s speech on Women’s Day, Women’s Studies Center, Tezpur, University, Assam, 8 March 2014.

13. “Some Basic Discussions on Referencing” ICSSR sponsored Research Methodology Workshop for Research Scholar organized by Dean, School of Sciences and Education, Ranchi University, 27 April 2015,

14. “Decolonizing Methodologies: New Perspective in Social Science Research” ICSSR sponsored Research Methodology Workshop for Research Scholar and faculty members, organized by Dean, School of Sciences and Education, Ranchi University, 27 April 2015.

15. “Review reports, response sheets papers/books,  editing, proof-reading and printing”, ICSSR 10 Days workshop on Research Methodology for ST, SC, OBC, and Women, organized by Dr. Seema Mamta Minz, CICS, CUJ, 19.05.2015.

16. "Cultural Tourism" in National Tourists Workshop, National Institute of Tourism Management, Gwalior, M.P., June 11, 2015.

17. "Gender and Tourism” in National Tourists Workshop, National Institute of Tourism Management, Gwalior, M.P., June 11, 2015.

18. “Some Basic Discussions on Referencing” ICSSR 10 Days workshop on Research Methodology for ST, SC, OBC, and Women, Organized by Dr. Seema Mamta Minz, CICS, CUJ, 19.08.2015.

19. “Decolonizing Methodologies: Ideas & Issues” National Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences for Folklore Studies, National CTFLL, CUJ, 01 February 2016.

20. “Feminist Perspective and Research Methodology”, MHRD Sponsored Refresher Course In Cultural Studies (Interdisciplinary), Teaching Learning Centre (TLC), Tezpur University, 18 January 2017.

21. “Indigenous Culture Studies”, MHRD Sponsored Refresher Course In Cultural Studies (Interdisciplinary), Teaching Learning Centre (TLC), Tezpur University, 18 January 2017.

22. “The Constructivists Approaches and Variables in the Research of Tribal Studies” Online Multidisciplinary Refreshers Course in Tribal Studies from, 23.11.2020-05.12.2020, organized by Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), Pandit Ravishankar Sukla University (PRSU), Raipur, Chhatishgarh, Lecture delivered, 25.11.2020 at 12.15 hours.

23. “Ethnographic Fictions and Tribal Studies” Online Multidisciplinary Refreshers Course in Tribal Studies from, 23.11.2020-05.12.2020. organized by Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), Pandit Ravishankar Sukla University (PRSU), Raipur, Chhatishgarh, 28.11.2020.

24. “Indigenous Cultural Knowledge Practices in Disaster Management” National Webinar on Changing contours of Indigenous Knowledge among Tribal Communities of India, Organized jointly  by SCSTRTI, Govt. of Odisha, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India, and United Indian Anthropology Forum, 24th -26th March 2021.

25. “Social Constraints of Gender Mainstreaming and A Few Observations” Webinar on the Mainstreaming Gender in Higher Education   Institution,  Department of Politics and International Relations, CUJ, 23.01.2021.

26. “Violence against Women, New and old Social Institutions and Individual Social Actors” Webinar on the Women’s Day, Department of Politics and International Relations, CUJ, 08.03.2021.

27. “Role and Responsibilities of ICC (Internal Complaint Committee) In University Development” IQAC Faculty Training Program, CUJ CUJ-IQAC-FDP, 08.02.2022.

28. Keynote Address in Workshop on "Customary Laws and Status of Women", Department of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi University, 04 May 2023.

Presentation in Conferences / Seminars :

1. “The Idea of Sacred: Cross Cultural Behaviour” National Seminar on “Understanding The Sacred”, 25-26 February, 2019, Department of Cultural Studies, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam.

2. "A Study on Ethnographic Galleries in Museums of Jharkhand: Some Selective Case Studies" National Seminar on "Ethnographic Museums of India", IGRMS, Bhopal, 30 July 2019.

3. “Concepts Of Cultural Heritage Management And Its Significance Across The Global Ethnic Groups: Methodological Issues”, 19-20 February, Asiatic Society Seminar, Kolkata.

4. "Re-reading Colonial Administrative Writings" International Seminar on Revisiting Janjatiya Gaurav, CUJ, 14-16 November 2022.

5. “Magic and IKS: Re-Looking Frazer’s Rain Makers from Wancho Experience” National Seminar on Cultural Heritage of Arunachal Pradesh on 11 & 12 February 2019, Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh.

6. "Effects of Women Empowerment on Indian Society: An Assessment" National Seminar, Nirmala College, Ranchi University, 10-11 December 2022.

7. “The Tribal Living Legend Simon Oraon: A Biographical Study” “Anthropological Research in Post-Colonial India with Special Reference to Eastern and North-Eastern India: Tribes and Beyond”, Pre-Centenary Celebration, 4-6 October 2018, Department of Anthropology,  University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

8. “Sixth Schedule and Fifth Schedule” A deliberation in the Colloquium of Asiatic Society, 31st March 2018, Asiatic Society, Kolkata.

9. “Emerging Areas of Anthropological Research in Interdisciplinary Domain of Twenty First Century in India”, Tribal Situations in Eastern India With Special Reference to Eastern India” to commemorate 60 years of Utakal University and 75 years of Department of Anthropology, 28-30 March 2018, Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

10. “Indigenous Knowledge  System for Youth Empowerment”, National Policy Seminar on Indigenous Knowledge System and Youth Empowerment: Policies and Practices”, 2nd-3rd March 2017, NUEPA, Lecture hall 113, New Delhi.

11. “Cultural Construction of Famine Food”, National Seminar on “Food Cultures of India”, 1st-2nd December 2016, Tezpur University, Assam.

12. “Gender and Sustainability: Present and Future”, Challenges to Sustainable Development in Rural India: Education, Gender Inequality and Women Empowerment, 22nd -23rd November 2016, Krishna Chandra College, Hetampur, Birbhum, W.B.

13. “Interdisciplinary Institutional Practices and New Scope of Research”, in National Seminar "Negotiating Fieldwork: Unfolding of Institutional Practices and Contemporary Challenges", 16-17 September, 2016, Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi.

14. “Vulnerable Groups: Women and Adivasis”- Panel Discussion on Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Jharkhand: Opportunities and Challenges”, 29 July, 2016, Eastern Regional Centre of the Institute for Human Development (IHD-ERC).

15. “Customary Law and  Self Determination”-Talk on Indigenous World-view and the Life, Work and Vision of Dr Ram Dayal Munda”, 20-21 August,2016, RUMBUL, Ranchi.

16. “Gender and Local Governance with Special Reference to North East India”, India’s Northeast: Contribution of Anthropology ,26-27 May 2016, Department of Anthropology to Commemorate Golden Jubilee year, Dibrugarh University.

17. “Colonial Legacy, Ethnic Conflict and Cultural Responses- A Case Study from Jharkhand” Indian Anthropological Congress- IAC 2013, 10th INCAA Congress, entitled Anthropology and Future of Humankind, 14-16 February, 2013, Department of Anthropology, Kannur University, Mangattuparamba Campus, Kerala.

18. “Cultural Constraints of Women Empowerment in Northeastern and Eastern India”, Issues of Ethnic Identity and Ethnic Conflict in Northeast India”, 2013, Department of Cultural Studies, Tezpur University, Assam, and ICSSR.

19. “Rice Bowl: An Ethnographic Note on Construction of Heritage in the Era of Globalization”, Oral Literature in Rural Society in the Era of Globalization”organized by Asiatic Society, Kolkata, 1st and 2nd February,2012, Asiatic Society, Kolkata.

20. “Issues Witnessed and Understood in Life- World of Tribes in Urban Fringe of Jharkhand”, Perspective on the Life- World and Socio- Cultural Transformation of the Scheduled Tribes” 2012, Department of Philosophy, Manipur University, Manipur.

21. “Gender Inequality: A Study With Regard To The Interaction Between Cultural Models And Structural Environment”- Lecture “Many Faces of Gender and Inequality”-Workshop, Centre for Women Studies and Equal Opportunity Cell, Tezpur University, Assam.

22. “State and Indigeneity Interface on Construction of Historical Identity: An Ethnographic Study in Arunachal Pradesh”, Performing Identity: Ethnicity and Ethno-Nationalism in The Southeast Asian Borderland Region Of Northeast India,  15th to 17th December, 2011, Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology and Center for Modern Indian Studies, Gottingen University, Gottingen, Germany.

23. “Women’s Political Participation in Arunachal Pradesh: Some Observation” Women’s Political Participation: Process, Problems and Practice in 2010, Women Studies Research Centre, University of Calcutta.

24. “From Cultural to Global: Planning for a Journey of Weaving Traditions with Signature”, 19th Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association Congress, 29 November-5 December, 2009, Institute of Social Science in Hanoi, Vietnam.

25. “Diminishing Tribal Tradition!! Relocating Wanchos of Arunachal Pradesh”, Identity and Cultural Dynamics: Tribes of South Africa, Nigeria and North East India in 2009, Department of English, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh.

26. “Nature and Culture Relations: Status of Loin loom Weaving and Women Indigenous Knowledge System in Arunachal Pradesh”, Purvottori –Spirit of the Northeast in 2009, IGNICA, New Delhi.

27. "The Plight of Women’s Indigenous Knowledge System: A Study on the Science and Technology of Loin loom and Costume”, Indigenous Science and Technology in 2007, Asiatic Society, Kolkata.

28. “Autonomy and Women: A Gender Analysis on Rights of Women In North East Indian States” National conference, March, 2004, Indian National Confederation Anthropological Association, Dept.of Anthropology, North Eastern Hills University and Anthropological Survey of India.

29. “Dynamics of Clan Relations: A Study in the Village Senua”, Dynamics of Tribal Villages in Arunachal Pradesh: Emerging Realities in 2003, Organized by Dept. of Tribal Studies, Arunachal University.

30. “Articulating Voices through Poems: A Preliminary Note on Bina Bala Gayary’s Work”, Thematic Trends and Concepts in the Newly Emerging Literature of North-Eastern Languages, 2002, Department of Tribal Studies Arunachal University in Collaboration with Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore.

31. “From Bark Fiber to Cotton Yarn: Understanding Wancho Weaving”, Indigenous Knowledge System  of the Tribes of Northeast India”, Implications and Emerging Issues, 2001, organized by MHRD and Department of Tribal Studies, Arunachal University.

32. “Social Changes Political Realities and Women’s Empowerment in Bodo Movement”, Women and Political Participation in North East India, 2000, UGC sponsored National Seminar, Women’s College, Shillong.

Research Projects / Consultancy :

• UGC sponsored Major Research Project, “Culture of Weaving and Women: Special Reference to Indigenous Knowledge System”, 2006-2009 in Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh

• Rajiv Gandhi University sponsored –Minor Research Project, “Around the Loin-loom: A Study on Indigenous Knowledge System of Women in Wancho Community”, 2003-2004

• MAKAAIS sponsored Research Project,“Beads Tradition of Arunachal Tribes: History Identity and Gender " in Rajiv Gandhi University (as Co-PI), 2009-2010.

• ICSSR sponsored Major Research Project, “A Study on the Cultural Ecological Knowledge of the Birhors of Jharkhand", 2023-24  in Central University of Jharkhand.

Workshops / Refresher / Orientation / FDPs :

1. Orientation Course (2004) in Social Sciences, JNU.

2. Sensitivity Awareness Motivation Training (2007) in Capacity Building of Women Managers in Higher Education, Gauhati University.

3. TOT for Professional Women in Higher Studies (2008) in Training of Trainers workshop on Capacity Building of Women Managers in Higher Education as Resource Person, UGC North East Regional Workshop, Gauhati University.

4. Refreshers Course (2008) in Women Studies, Calcutta University.

5. Language Course (2009) Monpa Language (Basic) at AITS, Rajiv Gandhi University.

6. Refresher Course (2010) in Tribal Studies at Academic Staff College, Gauhati University.

Publication (Books) :

1. Chaudhuri, S.S. The Bodo Movement and  Women’s Participation, Published by Mittal, New Delhi, 2004, ISBN 81-7099-910-3.

2. Chaudhuri, S.K. and S.S. Chaudhuri. Beads of Arunachal Pradesh, Niyogi Books, New Delhi, 2016, ISBN: 978-93-85285-31-8.

3. Chaudhuri, S.K. and S.S. Chaudhuri (Ed). Fieldwork in South Asia: Memories, Moments and Experiences, Pub. By Sage, 2015, ISBN: 978-81-321-1742-1 (HB).

4. Chaudhuri, S.K. and S.S. Chaudhuri (Ed), Primitive Tribes in Contemporary India, Vol. 1 & Mittal Publications , New Delhi, 2005, ISBN81-8324-026-7 (series).

Publication (Journal Articles) :

1. Sahoo, Bhagyashree and S.S. Chaudhuri, “Enhance Personality- Ethnic Ornaments Use: An Empirical Study among the Bonda Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTGs) of Malkangiri District, Odisha, India”, IJSDR, Vol7, Issue 09, pp.-41-44, 2022, ISSN:2455-2631.

2. S.S. Chaudhuri, “Sustainable Livelihood and Artisan Women in Post-colonial India” in Journal of Gender Equality and Sensitivity,Vol. 11:1,(2016-17), pp.1-12, ISSN 0973-7790.

3. S.S.Chaudhuri, and S.K. Chaudhuri. “Textile of Northeast India: Oraloty, Textuality and Beyond” in Art Varta, Vols 6&7 (2&1), 2016, ISSN 0974-7060.

4. S.S. Chaudhuri,“ Pasighat : Post–Colonial Geography and History in Interface” Glocal Colloquies, Vol.1, Issue 1, ISSN NO.2454-2423, 2015.

5. S.S. Chaudhuri,“Socio- Political Movements and Women’s Empowerment in the Bodo community” in the Journal of Anthropological Survey of India, Special Volume on Creativity and Excellence, vol. 51(2:103-120), 2001, ISSN, 0970-3411,2002.

6. S.S. Chaudhuri, “Social Context of Wancho Design: Towards An alternative Paradigm” in the journal of Anthropological Survey of India. Special volume on Creativity and Excellence in Jr. of Indian Anthropological Society, Volume, 36(145-158), 2002-3, ISSN0091-4387, 2001.

7. S.S. Chaudhuri, “The Bodo Movement and Bodo Women: A case study of organizing Ethnic movement” in the Journal of Anthropological Survey of India, Special Issue,Vol. 50(4: 67-72),2001,  ISSN 0970-3411.

8. Dipak Adadk and S.K. Chaudhuri, “The Hajong of Meghalaya: A Study of Some Demographic Aspects”, Arunachal University Research Journal,  Vol. 2, pp. 36-42, 1999, ISSN no.2250-2866.

9. Sarit K. Chaudhuri & S.S. Chaudhuri, “Economic Development of the Konda Reddi: A Primitive Tribe of Andhra Pradesh, Man and Life, Vol. 20, 1994, pp, 77-86, ISSN: 0972-4109.

10. S.K. Chaudhuri, S.B. Chakraborty, S,S. Chaudhuri and M. Banerjee, “Anthropological Research in North East India During Last Two Decades” in Journal of NEICSSR, June,  1994, pp.50-58, ISSN: 0970-7913

Publication (Book Chapters) :

1. S.S.Chaudhuri, “Nachi Se Banchi: Art as Performance of Identity and Heritage”, in S.K.Chaudhuri Ed.People’s Art of Northeast India, published by IGRMS and Aryan Books International, New Delhi, 2023, ISBN:978-81-7305-676-5.

2. S.S. Chaudhuri, “The People-Who Lost Their Flute” in the P.K.Mishra and B.V. Raviprasad Ed. Forest Dwellers’ Art of Living: Their Values and World View, INSC PublishingHouse (IPH), 2020, pp-35-52 , ISBN:978-81-910757-6-2.

3. S.S. Chaudhuri, “Plural Representations of Democratic Dissenters and Plight of Minority Voices” in A.K. Danda and et al Ed. Plural Representation in a Democratic State, Published By INCA, Jhargram, Desktop Printers, Kolkata, 2019, ISBN:978-93-83088-22-5.

4. S.K. Chaudhuri and S.S. Chaudhuri, “Relocating Tribal Tradition: Wanchos of Arunachal Pradesh” , In Amithbah Sarkar and Samia Dasgupta Ed. Little Tradition in a Culturally Pluralistic Nation, Ayui Publication, New Delhi, 2018, ISBN. 978-93-85161-86-5, pp. 277-294.

5. S.S. Chaudhuri, “Traditional Local Governance and Indigenous Cultural Resource-Management Relations” in Danda and et al Ed. Society State and Governance, 35 INCAA Occasional Papers, Pub. By INCAA, 2016, ISBN 978-93-83088-13-3.

6. S.S. Chaudhuri, “Issues of Modernity, Identity, and Women of Arunachal Pradesh” in Sanjay Pulipaka and et.al Ed. Tradition and Modernity in Arunachal Pradesh, published by Moulana Abul Kalam Azad Asian Institute of Social Studies, Kolkata, 2013, ISBN: 978-81-8364-089-3.

7. S.S. Chaudhuri, “Indigenous Knowledge and the Right to work for Development: A Gender Perspective” in Sarthak Sengupta Ed. Indigenous Knowledge Traditions, New Delhi, Gyan Publications, 2012, ISBN: 978-81-212-1156-7.

8. S.S. Chaudhuri,  “Women, Environment and Indigenous Culture”, (In Bengali), in Basabi Chakraborty Ed. World of Women: Multiple Voices, Kolkata: Urbee Prakashan,  pp. 397-410, 2011, ISBN: 978-93-80648-10-1, 2011.

9. S.S. Chaudhuri,“Anthropology in the Domain of Social Sciences in India” (a Brief Communication) in A.K. Danda and D. G. Danda Ed. Anthropology in India: Current Epistemology and Future Challenges, 13 INCAA Occasional Papers, Published by INCAA, Jhargram and IGRMS, Bhopal, 2011, ISBN: 8190386697;9788190386692;OCLC:677976644.

10. S.S. Chaudhuri &S.K. Chaudhuri, “Traditional Dress and Costumes of the Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, India”, published in Encyclopedia of Dress and Fashion, Vol. 4, Ed. By Jesleen Dhamija, Berg Publishers, UK, 2010, ISBN:978184788 393 3  (ISBN:978184788 104 5-whole set).

11. S.S.Chaudhuri, “ Looking for A New Order: Reinterpreting the Bodo Movement”, Published in the book, Social Unrest, Ed. by A.K. Danda, S.B. Chakrabarty, A.  Basu, Kolkata: Indian National Confideration and Academy of Anthropology, 2007, ISBN: 81-903866-1-1.

12. S.S. Chaudhuri,“Creating Space Through Personal Names- Textualsing Bodo Names and their Relations with Social Movement”, in T. Mibang and S. Chaudhuri Ed. Folk Culture and Oral Literature from North East India, New Delhi Mittal Publication, 2004, ISBN:8170999111.

13. S.S. Chaudhuri, S.K.Chaudhuri and S.B. Chakraborty, “Emancipation of Women: A Note on the Bramho Samaj movements in Shillong” in Social Movement in North East India. Edt. M.N. Karma, Delhi Indus Publications,1998, ISBN:81-7387-083-7.

14. S.S. Chaudhuri & S.K. Chaudhuri, “Issues of Reorganization of Assam”,  in B.B. Datta Ray and S.P S.S. Agarwal Ed Reorganization of North East India Since 1947, New Delhi, Concept Publication,1996, ISBN: 9788170225775.

15. “State and Indigeneity Interface on Construction of Historical Identity: An Ethnographic Study in Arunachal Pradesh”, Seminar Proceeding published by Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology and Center for Modern Indian Studies, Gottingen University, Gottingen, Germany (2011).

Research Guidance (Doctoral) :

• Dr. Anindita Nayak

• Dr. Hemant Prakash Minj

• Dr. Oimang Megu

• Dr. Roselima Kamei

• Dr. Olik Taring

• Dr. Lohit Hazarika

• Dr. Juri Dutta

Research Guidance (M.Phil.):

• M.Phil.  :  20 (awarded)