Population displacement is a significant global phenomena with profound impacts on individuals and society. Communities are forcibly evicted from their homes and land under the guise of conservation projects, including wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, and buffer zones, through a process termed conservation-induced displacement. It is the coerced relocation of individuals from their residences and lands to create safeguarded areas for conservation purposes. The impact of displacement on children's education is frequently interrupted by relocation. Establishing a conducive teaching environment at the new location requires time, which impacts the students' learning. This study examines displaced individuals from Srirampur, which was resettled for the purposes of forest and animal conservation within the Barnawapara wildlife Sanctuary. The experiences and views of families displaced from Rampur regarding the state of education and changes in educational institutions before and after displacement indicate that the rehabilitation process has had a mixed impact on education, with both benefits and disadvantages.
Domestic violence remains a major social issue in India, affecting the safety, health and well-being of women and families. The one stop centres are providing holistic service under one roof. It functions as an important institutional mechanism by providing integrated medical, legal, and psychological support to survivors of violence. The one stop centres were established in 2015, it has a direct influence on the Nirbhaya Case 2012. The present study examines the pattern of domestic violence case reported in Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh, during the years of 2023-2024 through a retrospective review of institutional records maintained at the one stop centre. A quantitative descriptive research design was adopted for this study and the data were analyzed by using frequency and tabulation analysis to understand the socio demographic profile of survivors, types of violence reported, medico legal involvemet, and support services provided. Also, the study examines the need for social work interventions in addressing the complex social, economic, and familial dimensions associated with domestic violence cases reported in one stop centres. The findings show that intimate partner violence accounted for the majority of reported case, along with physical violence being the most commonly documented form. The study highlights the relevance of district level evidence in strengthening One Stop Centre services and emphasises the critical role of social work interventions in prevention, case management, rehabilitation, of the survivors.
The concept of identity politics gained intellectual legitimacy in the mid-20th century with the rise of several social movements in terms of caste, linguistic, and political mobilization. At present, caste identity has emerged as a crucial factor within the framework of social engineering in Indian politics. In other words, caste mobilization significantly contributes to the emergence of identity politics, thereby fundamentally transforming the public discourse on caste. In India, diverse and multi-faceted strategies have been adopted for caste mobilization which is manifested through a series of caste movements aimed at challenging oppression across political, socio-economic, and cultural spheres. These movements span pre-independence social reforms and post-independence political assertion. Despite notable structural challenges, the caste mobilization remains an enduring socio-political phenomenon in India.
This paper examines a comparative analysis of Ottoman bureaucratic practices and their impacts on Mughal statecraft, with particular attention paid to the political and administrative frameworks that characterised the two great empires. The Ottoman Empire’s advanced structures of military organisation, fiscal administration, and central governance had a significant impact on the administrative practices of the Mughal Empire. This paper will compare and contrast the bureaucracies of the two empires by studying primary sources, including court documents and memoirs, and secondary literature about them. It brings out the Ottoman timar and devshirme systems and compares them to the Mughal mansabdar and land revenue systems. Furthermore, it explores how the Ottoman administrative reforms, including the Tanzimat, influenced Mughal rule, and especially the legal and military adjustments in the Mughal Empire. Its results highlight the depth of the Ottoman influences on Mughal statecraft and provide new information regarding the cross-cultural factors that contributed to the formation of governance in early modern Muslim empires.
Domestic violence is a pervasive and complex social issue affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Despite its prevalence, it remains inadequately understood due to its multidimensional causes and consequences. This paper critically examines major theoretical frameworks explaining domestic violence, including feminist theory, social learning theory, ecological systems theory, and socio-cultural perspectives. Rather than presenting theories in isolation, the paper organizes them into a multi-level analytical framework encompassing individual (micro), relational (meso), and structural (macro) dimensions. The analysis demonstrates that domestic violence is shaped by the interaction of psychological traits, interpersonal dynamics, and broader socio-cultural and institutional structures. The paper argues that no single theory sufficiently explains domestic violence; instead, an integrated theoretical approach is essential for a deeper understanding. By synthesizing diverse theoretical perspectives, the study highlights how such frameworks can inform prevention strategies, policy interventions, and support mechanisms for survivors. Ultimately, the paper underscores that addressing domestic violence requires coordinated efforts across individual, community, and structural levels.
