(Mrs) Dr Gita Khawas

ACADEMIC PROFILE

Dr Gita Khawas is a Social Work educator and practitioner with extensive experience in teaching, research, and field practice. She holds an MSW from Madras University and a PhD in Sociology from Jadavpur University. Her work focuses on community development, social welfare, and marginalized populations.

Academics:

PhD in Sociology, Jadavpur University (2016)
Master of Social Work (Community Development), Madras University (2004, 1st Division)
B.A. (Arts), University of North Bengal (2001)
Higher Secondary, WBCHSE (1998)
Madhyamik, WBBSE (1996)

CURRENT POSITION

EDUCATION

TEACHING AREA

Field of expertise:

Social Work (with specialization in Community Development)
Rural Development and Community Studies
Aging and Gerontology (Elderly Care)
Gender Studies and LGBT+ Issues
Social Research and Qualitative Methods
Youth Studies and Technology & Society

Courses Taught:

Social Group Work
Community Development
Social Work Practice
Research Methodology in Social Work
Rural Development and Social Welfare
Guest lecturer at Jadavpur University, Dept. of Sociology, E.D Courses (Social Work) for the session 2009-2010, and 2014-2015, and Part time lecturer at the Centre For the Study of Religion and Society Jadavpur University. ‘One-Year P.G Diploma Course in Society, Religion and Social Work’. (2015)
Part time lecturer at Faculty Centre for 'Integrated Rural Development and Management (IRDM) School of 'Agriculture and Rural Development' Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI) Narendrapur, Kolkata. (2019).

Work Experience

Assistant Professor, IISWBM, Kolkata (Present)
Guest Faculty, IISWBM (2017–2020)
Part-time Lecturer, RKMVERI, Narendrapur (2019)
Guest Lecturer, Jadavpur University (2009–2010; 2014–2015)
Part-time Lecturer, Centre for the Study of Religion and Society, Jadavpur University (2015)
Project Consultant, DRCSC, Kolkata (2006)
Administrative Officer, Human Rights Law Network, Kolkata (2004–2005)
Field Coordinator, Prodigal Home, Dimapur, Nagaland (2004)
Volunteer, Indicorps (Ahmedabad & Baroda, Gujarat) (2007)

RESEARCH INTEREST

RESEARCH WORK

Prominent Publications

Covalence of Livelihood and Culture: Case Studies on Darjeeling Hill Community. Page No. 191.
Journal: Jadavpur University, Journal of Sociology Culture and Social Categories, Number: 6 February, 2013 ISSN 0976-5212
Interpersonal violence against and among LGBT+ community: A qualitative study on LGBT Youth in Metropolitan Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Journal: International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) June 2021, Volume 8, Issue 2, ISSN NO. (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138)
The Dual-edged Sword of Smartphones: Examining the Effects on Academic Learning and Interpersonal Relationships among Young Adults in Kolkata.
Journal: SURVEY A Journal of Management and Welfare Studies. Volume 62, 1-2, 2023. ISSN: 0586-0008.
The Effective Role of Gram Sansad In an Endowment of Villagers’ Decision: A Case Study on Rakhakura Village of West Bengal. IOSR Journals, IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Volume: 30 Issue : 3 Series 1, March 2025. e-ISSN: 2279-0837 p – ISSN : 2279 - 0845
A Study on Menstrual Hygiene Practices Among Adolescent School Girls in a City of North 24 Parganas. International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR) 2025-06-30 | Journal article Volume 7, Issue 3 (May-June 2025). e-ISSN 2582-2160

Other Publications –

Notable Papers in International/National conferences/Seminars

Presented a paper at the 13th Indian Social Work Conference (2025), held from 6th to 8th November 2025, on the theme “Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS), Technological Advancement, and Scope for Human Service Professionals.”

View all papers –

a. Sociology in the 21st Century: The First Decade. Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Level Conference.

Title: “Emerging Ideas and Specialization in the Field of Sociology”. Page No. 59. 6th December, 2010. ISBN: 978-81-921808-1-6
Edited and Published by Dr A. K. Mukherjee and Dr Madhumita Sen, Sociological Association of West Bengal.

b. International Journal of Information and Computing Science (IJICS)

Volume 15. No. 2 December 2012, ISSN 0972-1347
Title: Socio-Economic and Health Problems of the Elderly Population at Jaldhaka Hilly Region (Darjeeling District). Page No. 40
Edited and Published by Prof. D. K. Chakraborty, Netaji Nagar Day College, Kolkata.

c. COMSOMATH Magazine on Computer Science, Social Science & Mathematics

Vol. 16. No. 1 March 2013, ISSN 0972-2971, Page No. 1
Title: Social Problems Of The Elderly People In Jaldhaka Region.
Edited and Published by Prof. D. K. Chakraborty, Netaji Nagar Day College, Kolkata.

d. International Journal of Information and Computing Science (IJICS)

Volume 16. No. 1 June 2013, ISSN 0972-1347. Page No. 46
Title: Nutritional Health Status of Primary School Children: A study in Jaldhaka Hill Community
Edited and Published by Prof. D. K. Chakraborty, Netaji Nagar Day College, Kolkata.

Key Seminar/Conference attended

National Web-Workshop on Legal Literacy for Social Workers (Session I) On 31ST January 2026
13th Indian Social Work Conference 2025, 6th -8th Nov 2025, CUTM, ORISSA
International HR Conference 2023, "Decoding the HR Mantra: HR Roadmap & Future of Workforce, on 1st and 2nd March 2023 organised By IISWBM, MBA-HRM Dept.

Faculty

Dr Gita Khawas

MSW, PhD

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