Two-day Seminar on
Social Issues and Challenges
20th – 21st October, 2014, Department of Psychology, Mizoram University
Social problems, also called social issues, affect every society, great and small. Even in
relatively isolated, sparsely populated areas, a group will encounter social problems. The list of
social problems is huge and not identical from area to area. Some predominant social issues include
the growing divide between rich and poor, domestic violence, unemployment, pollution, urban
decay, racism and sexism, and many others.
To approach any social issue or challenge, it is imperative to understand the various spheres
that society and its members interact with. There are numerous social institutions that cause or are
affected by social issues: economic institutions, political institutions, religion, family etc. Hence, one
needs to account for social, economic, political, geographical, environmental and psychological
factors in dealing with social issues and challenges. Indeed, sharing of research information
pertaining to socio-economic issues such as sustainability, poverty, planning, environment and
society, migration, development etc.; socio-political issues such as regionalism, political parties,
ethnic identification etc.; gender and child issues such as violence against women, discrimination,
HIV/AIDS, third gender problem, juvenile delinquency, education, disabilities etc.; psycho-social
issues such as social cognition, identity, adjustment, wellbeing, depression, socialization, parenting,
aging and the like will go a long way in bringing about a much needed understanding to tackle the
issues and challenges facing our society.
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Who can participate?
The seminar is open to teachers and research scholars.
ORGANISING
COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
Research papers are invited
Research papers are invited on any topic relating to the social issues
and challenges.
Paper Presentation
Dr.Zokaitluangi
Professor & Head
Dept. of Psychology
Mizoram University
CONVENER
Dr.H.K.LaldinpuiiFente
Professor
Dept. of Psychology
Mizoram University
There will be seminar sessions for presentation of research papers.
Those desirous of presenting paper should send abstract of their
paper not exceeding 300 words, by email to the Convener. (Email id
hkdinpuii.psy@mzu.edu.in)
CO-CONVENER
Dr. C. Lalfamkima Varte
Professor
Dept. of Psychology
Mizoram University
ORGANIZING SECRETARIES
Accommodation
Accommodation will be arranged for the outstation participants, on
prior request, at their cost.
1. Dr. Zoramhmangaihzuali
Khiangte, Guest Lecturer
2. Ms. Lalfakzuali, Guest
Lecturer
MEMBER
How to register?
Participation in the seminar requires the delegates to register in
Dr. Zoengpari
Associate Professor
Dept. of Psychology
Mizoram University
advance. The enclosed registration form is to be filled up and be sent
to the convener along with DD for registration fee drawn in favour of
The Head, Department of Psychology, Mizoram University.
Ms. Naorem Binita Devi
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Psychology
Mizoram University
Ms. Vandana Gupta
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Psychology
Mizoram University
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Registration Fee
Seminar
Foreign Delegates
Outstation participants
Local participants
$ 75
Rs.750
Rs.500
CONTACT
Tel: 0389-2331605
Programme Design
Dr.Zokaitluangi (HOD)
Chairman
Seminar Day one: 20.10.2014
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ACTIVITY
Registration
Inauguration
Tea Break
Session 1
Lunch
Session 2
zktluangi@yahoo.com
TIME
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
10:30 AM to 11:00AM
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Dr.H.K.Laldinpuii Fente
Convener
9436140870
Hkdinpuii.psy@mzu.edu.in
Seminar Day two: 21.10.2014
ACTIVITY
Session 1
Lunch
Session 2
Valedictory
TIME
10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Registration Form
Name:_________________________________________________________________________
Qualification:____________________________________________________________________
Designation:____________________________________________________________________
Address for correspondence______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Contact Phone (O):___________________________ (R) _______________________________
Mobile No.:_________________________________ Email:______________________________
Title of Paper:___________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Kindly enclose an abstract in not more than 300 words).
Time and date of arrival:
If accommodation is required:
Time and date of departure:
Details of registration fees: Amount__________________________ DD No.____________________
Date_________________________ Bank _________________________
Issuing branch____________________Drawn on___________________
Signature:_____________________________________
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