Working Hours: Exploring Gender Dimensions of Unpaid Care Work in Sri Lanka edited by Sepali Kottegoda and Pradeep Peiris was launched on 12th June 2023 at the Movenpick Hotel, Colombo. This publication brings together a selection of research papers presented at the Conference on ‘Equality and Equity in Recognising Unpaid Care Work and Women’s Labour… Continue reading Publication Launch: Working Hours: Exploring Gender Dimensions of Unpaid Care Work in Sri Lanka
Category: Events & Activities
The Political Economy of Neoliberal Hindu Nationalism in India by Alf Gunvald Nilsen
A discussion with Alf Gunvald Nilsen, Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Pretoria and Director, the Centre for Asian Studies in Africa, University of Pretoria on ‘The Political Economy of Neoliberal Hindu Nationalism in India’ was held at the Social Scientists’ Association on 22 May 2023. An expert researching, teaching, and writing about the political economy… Continue reading The Political Economy of Neoliberal Hindu Nationalism in India by Alf Gunvald Nilsen
Seminar series on Critical Agrarian Studies 2023, Seminar 03 – “The Agrarian Basis of Resistance to Dispossession” a talk by Devaka Gunawardena
The Critical Agrarian Studies seminar series of the Social Scientists’ Association held its third talk titled “The Agrarian Basis of Resistance to Dispossession” on 7 April 2023 . The seminar series focuses on the contemporary agrarian political economy of Sri Lanka, aiming to map an agenda for critical agrarian studies in the 21st century. The… Continue reading Seminar series on Critical Agrarian Studies 2023, Seminar 03 – “The Agrarian Basis of Resistance to Dispossession” a talk by Devaka Gunawardena
Agrarian Studies in Sri Lanka A workshop organised by the Social Scientists’ Association (SSA) in collaboration with the Young Researchers’ Network (YRN)- Sri Lanka
Social Scientists’ Association (SSA) has a deep legacy for creating debate and discussion on the agrarian change in Sri Lanka since the 1970s. Therefore with the overall objective of developing an interdisciplinary approach to understand and revive interest in the agrarian question and to kindle interest in study of the agrarian political economy of Sri… Continue reading Agrarian Studies in Sri Lanka A workshop organised by the Social Scientists’ Association (SSA) in collaboration with the Young Researchers’ Network (YRN)- Sri Lanka
Policy dialogue on Unpaid Care Work in Sri Lanka
A policy dialogue titled, “Recognizing, Reducing, and Redistributing Unpaid Care Work in Sri Lanka” organized by the Women and Media Collective was held on March 31st, 2023 at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo from 9 am to 1.00 pm. The policy dialogue is an outcome of a research study conducted by the Women and Media… Continue reading Policy dialogue on Unpaid Care Work in Sri Lanka
Seminar series on Critical Agrarian Studies 2023, Seminar 02- “Is the Agrarian Question Dead? Theory, Tendencies and Praxis”, a talk by Dr. Kalpa Rajapaksha
“Is the Agrarian Question Dead? Theory, Tendencies and Praxis” The Critical Agrarian Studies seminar series of the Social Scientists’ Association held its second meeting titled “Is the Agrarian Question Dead? Theory, Tendencies and Praxis”. The seminar series focuses on the contemporary agrarian political economy of Sri Lanka, aiming to map an agenda for critical agrarian studies… Continue reading Seminar series on Critical Agrarian Studies 2023, Seminar 02- “Is the Agrarian Question Dead? Theory, Tendencies and Praxis”, a talk by Dr. Kalpa Rajapaksha
Experts’ Panel to hear testimonies of Sex Workers from seven districts in Sri Lanka A brief report Sex Workers and Allies South Asia (SWASA), Sri Lanka
In a first ever effort jointly organized by the Sex Workers and Allies South Asia (SWASA), Sri Lanka and the Social Scientists Association, six experts across diverse relevant fields were brought together to listen to testimonies from thirty sex workers from across Sri Lanka. Hailing from Colombo, Gampaha, Jaffna, Kandy, Polonnaruwa, Puttalam and Vavuniya, this… Continue reading Experts’ Panel to hear testimonies of Sex Workers from seven districts in Sri Lanka A brief report Sex Workers and Allies South Asia (SWASA), Sri Lanka
Seminar series on Critical Agrarian Studies 2023, Seminar 01- Progressive policies and the state’s local practices: some thoughts on rural contexts in Sri Lanka, a talk by Dr. Urs Geiser
Social Scientists’ Association as part of its Critical Agrarian Studies seminar series held its first seminar-discussion titled – “Progressive policies and the state’s local practices: some thoughts on rural contexts in Sri Lanka” on 9th February 2023. The study series focuses on contemporary agrarian political economy, through mapping an agenda for critical agrarian studies in the 21st… Continue reading Seminar series on Critical Agrarian Studies 2023, Seminar 01- Progressive policies and the state’s local practices: some thoughts on rural contexts in Sri Lanka, a talk by Dr. Urs Geiser
Course on Democracy and Community Engagement (May – June 2021)
The SSA organized a short course on democracy and community engagement for 20 undergraduates and recent graduates. Sessions were led by senior academics and experts, and engaged participants on a range of concepts surrounding democracy. It also offered some technical insights into the use of certain media to engage critically with contemporary socio-political issues.
Enhancing Civic Education: TOTs and School Workshops (September 2019 – March 2020)
A two-day training of trainers was organized in two language-based phases for teachers of Civic Education in the Galle, Matara, Hambanthota and Ampara Districts. The trainings focused on preparing teachers to conduct one-day workshops for their students on selected themes from the Ordinary Level Civic Education syllabus. The trainings saw the participation of 40 teachers… Continue reading Enhancing Civic Education: TOTs and School Workshops (September 2019 – March 2020)