Centre for Study of Social Inclusion

Preamble

The Centre for Study of Social Inclusion (CSSI), Goa University promotes interdisciplinary research on the varied forms of social marginality in India. The aim of the centre is to study the various aspects of social inclusion by creating awareness about the theme in various communities as well as creating a cadre of scholars and activists in this area. The objective is to create ideas and knowledge to facilitate an inclusive society.

Centre is primarily involved in research in the area of discrimination experienced by marginalized communities, namely, Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Castes, religious minorities and other socially excluded groups like physically and mentally disabled, AIDS patients, etc. The Centre has been involving in activities of empowering these groups by providing platform for advocacy and articulating their voices and concerns through organising seminars, workshops, symposia, lectures, etc. on related topics.

Thrust areas

Conceptualizing discrimination and inclusion based on caste/ethnicity and religion.

Developing understanding of the nature and dynamics of discrimination and inclusion.

Contextualizing and problematizing discrimination and inclusion.

Developing an understanding of discrimination at an empirical level.

Formulating policies for protecting the rights of these groups.

Activities

Workshop on Exploring the Intersection of Law and Society on the theme 'Traffic Rules, Regulation and Road Safety' (15 Mar 2025)

Workshop on Exploring the Intersection of Law and Society on the theme 'Right to Health and Legal Empowerment of Women' (8 Mar 2025)

Workshop on Exploring the Intersection of Law and Society on the theme Legal Implication of Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (22 Feb 2025)

Roots and Realities: Workshop on Understanding Tribal Life (21 Feb 2025)

Workshop on Exploring the Intersection of Law and Society on the theme Legal Rights of Minorities and State Policies (14 Feb 2025)

Workshop on Exploring the Intersection of Law and Society on the theme Child Rights Protection (9 Feb 2025)

Workshop on Exploring the Intersection of Law and Society - Cyber Security & cyber Laws (25 Jan 2025)

Community Engagement Day with the Kathkari Community (24 Jan 2025)

Accessible Media Technology for Inclusive Education: A Pathway to Realizing the National Education Policy 2020 (6 Dec 2024)

Interactive Session on "Workplace & Mental Health" (7 Oct 2024)

Workshop on Legal awareness program: Empowering women through Legal Services (9 Mar 2024)

Workshop on 'Towards Access to Justice and Inclusive Development of Marginalised Groups in Goa' (1 Feb 2023)

One-day Awareness camp on 'Welfare Schemes and Empowerment' at Village Panchayat of Bhoma Adcolna, Ponda, Goa (15 Jan 2023)