Assistant Professor-History
| Dr. SIMI. S - Assistant Professor | History | |
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| Academic qualifications | MA, B.Ed., M. Phil., Ph.D. |
| Date of Joining | 2020-09-29 |
| Current Professional status | Assistant Professor, Department of History, Sree Narayana College, Sivagiri, Varkala. |
| Doctoral Research Experience | Done PhD on the topic 'Caste, Tradition and Women in Venad (1677 To 1758 AD)'. |
| Academic Achievements | 1. Worked as Research Assistant on a Specific Project titled 'Survey, Collection, Digitalization and Scientific Preservation of Journal of Indian History from the First Volume to Centenary Volume' in Department of History, University of Kerala, Kariavattom from January 2019 to April 2020. 2. Secured the Fifth Position in MA History, 2009. 3. Three book publications 4. Ten article publications 5. Nineteen paper presentations. 6. Participated in National Service Scheme of All Saints College, Trivandrum, 2004-2006. 7. Participated in 11 International, 17 National and 1 Regional seminar. 8. Participated in the 'One-Day Interactive Global Dialogue on Terrorism, Religion and Peace' held at Ruben College of Arts and Science, Kanyakumari District, on August 5th, 2016. |
| Areas of Academic Interest | Social History, Women Studies, Travancore History |
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| Papers presented in National/International Seminars | INTERNATIONAL 1. Presented a paper entitled 'Untouchability- A Social Stigma of Venad: An Analysis' in the 80th Session of Indian History Congress, held at Kannur University, Kerala, on 28th to 30th December 2019. 2. Presented a paper entitled 'Pulappedi and Mannappedi- A Social Custom of Venad: An Analysis' in the 40th Annual Session of South Indian History Congress, held at Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu from 31st January to 2nd February 2020. 3. Presented a paper entitled 'Modern Inventions and Liberation of Women in Travancore: An Overview' in the Fifth Annual Session and International Conference of Kerala History Congress held at School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam during 09, 10, 11 January 2020. 4. Presented a paper entitled 'Electricity and Caste feeling in Modern Kerala: An Analysis' in the Fourth Annual Session and International Conference of Kerala History Congress organized by the Department of History, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram held on 20,21 & 22 December 2018. 5. Presented a paper entitled 'Smartavicharam- A Concept of Chastity and It's Trial among Nambudiris of Medieval Kerala' in the 77th Session of Indian History Congress, held at University of Kerala, Kariavattom, on 28th to 30th December 2016. 6. Presented a paper entitled 'The Institution of Slavery in Venad: A Historical Analysis' in the First Annual Session and International Conference of Kerala History Congress, held at University College, Thiruvananthapuram on 29th to 31st January 2016. 7. Presented a paper entitled 'The Life of Nayar Women in Venad: An Analysis' in the International Seminar conducted by Swami Vivekananda Association of Science and Humanities (SVASH) at Vivekananda Cultural Institute, Trivandrum on 26th April 2014. 8. Presented a paper on 'The Life and Culture of Women under Nayar Community in Venad: A Historical Overview' in the International Conference on 'Milestones in Kerala History' held on 16th August 2014, at Baselius College Kottayam. 9. Presented a paper on 'The Life of Nambudiri Women in Venad: A Historical Overview' in the 33rd Annual session of South Indian History Congress, held at Department of History, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, on 15-17 February 2013. 10. Presented a paper on 'The Life of Brahmin Women in the Social Fabric of Kerala (AD 1500-1900)' in the 15th Annual Conference of Association of Third World Studies, South Asia Chapter, held at University Student's Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, on 24-26th May 2010. 11. Presented a paper on ' Women Segment of the Political Realm of India' in the 14th Annual Conference of Association of Third World Studies, South Asia Chapter, held at Dr. SMCSI Medical College and Hospital, Karakonam, on 22-24th May 2009. NATIONAL 1. Presented a paper on 'Dr.B.R. Ambedkar and the status of Dalit Women' in the National Seminar of Mahatma Ayyankali Chair, held at Jubilee Memorial Animation Centre Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram, on 28-30 March 2011. 2. Presented a paper on 'Slavery- A Social Stigma of Venad: A Historical Analysis' in a National seminar sponsored by UGC on the theme 'Reflections on Communalism in India: Past and Present' organized by the Post Graduate Department of History and Research Centre, Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy on 21st and 22nd August 2014. 3. Presented a paper entitled 'Women in the Political Realm of Kerala: Problems and Challenges' in the National Seminar sponsored by the UGC on the theme "Empowerment of Women: Challenges and Prospects- A Socio-Economic Study" organized by the Department of History and Economics, All saints College, Trivandrum on January 29 and 30, 2014. 4. Presented a paper entitled 'The Status of Dalit Women: Problems and Challenges' in a Two day National Conference on 'Contemporary Issues in Development and Public Policy', organized by Institute for the Study of Developing Areas(ISDA), at the Museum Auditorium, Thiruvananthapuram, on September 9 and 10, 2015. 5. Presented a paper entitled 'The Life of Dalit Women: A New Trend in Historical Writing' in a National seminar sponsored by UGC on the theme 'Recent Trends in the Study of History and Historiography' organized by Christian College, Kattakada on September 10 and 11, 2015. 6. Presented a paper entitled 'The status of Pulaya women in the social fabric of Venad: A Historical Analysis' in a National Conference on 'Culture, Religion and Politics in Asia' held at Scott Christian College, Department of History and Research Centre, Nagercoil, on 23rd and 24th February 2017. 7. Presented a paper entitled 'Modernity and Growth of Women in Travancore: An Overview' in the Three day National Seminar on 'Society, Polity and Culture: From Royal States to the State of Kerala and Dr.K.K.Kusuman Commemoration Lecture' organised by Department of History, University of Kerala, Kariavattom at Government University College & Senate Chamber, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram on 16-18 March 2018. 8. Presented a paper entitled 'Modernity and Transformation of Women's Life: An Overview' in the two day National Seminar on 'Gender Equality Problems, Strategies and Solutions' jointly organised by National Service Scheme, University of Kerala & Kerala Women's Commission at Senate Chamber, University of Kerala, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, on 19th and 20th July 2018. |
| Books Chapters | 1.'Caste and Tradition in Venad', January 2020, ISBN 978-81-943740-3-9. 2.Status of Women in Venad', January 2020, ISBN 978-81-943740-4-6. 3.'Social Institutions and Life of Women in Venad', January 2020, ISBN 978-81-943740-5-3. |
| Invited Lectures/Resource person | Nil |
| Projects (Major/Minor) | Nil |
| Symposia/Conference/Workshop/ Conducted/ Attended | Attended the three days National Workshop on 'Historical Method and Historiography' organized by the Department of History, University of Kerala on 11, 12 and 13th November 2013, awarded 'A' grade |
| Colloquia organized | Nil |
| Honours/Awards | Nil |
| Administrative distinction | Tutor of 1st Year B A History; Convener of University Help Desk 2020-21, of S N College, Sivagiri, Varkala; Member of Gandhian Study Centre, Planning Forum and Entrepreneurship Development 2020-21 of S N College, Sivagiri, Varkala |
| Membership Professional Bodies | Member of Indian History Congress, Member of South Indian History Congress, Member of Kerala History Congress |
| Research Output | Nil |
| Publications in National/ International Journals | 1. 'Slavery: A Social Stigma of Venad: A Historical Analysis' in 'JOURNAL OF KERALA STUDIES', A Peer Reviewed Journal of the Department of History, University of Kerala, Vol. XLI, March-December 2014, ISSN 0377-0443. (UGC Journal Number 64313) 2. 'The Life of Nambudiri Women in Venad: A Historical Overview' in 'REVIEW OF SOCIAL SCIENCES', A Peer Refereed Research Journal of the Kerala Academy of Social Sciences, Vol. XVII, No.3 special issue, July-December 2016, ISSN 0974-9004. (UGC Journal Number 63982). 3. 'The Life of Brahmin Women in the Social Fabric of Kerala (AD 1500-1900)' in 'HISTORIA', Annual Research Journal of the Post Graduate Department of History and Research Centre, Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy, Trivandrum, Vol. 5, No.5, November 2014, ISSN 2277-6400. 4. 'The Status of Pulaya Women in the Social Fabric of Venad: A Historical Analysis' in a book titled 'CULTURE, RELIGION AND POLITICS IN ASIA' edited by Dr. V. Ranjan, Department of History and Research Centre, Scott Christian College, Nagercoil, B-Digest Publications,Tamilnadu,2017,ISBN 978- 93-84734- 43-5. 5. 'The Institution of Slavery in Venad: A Historical Analysis' in a book titled ' RE IMAGINING HISTORIES- SELECTED PAPERS FROM KERALA HISTORY CONGRESS' edited by Dr. N. Gopakumaran Nair, Current Books An imprint of D C Books, Kerala State, May 2019, ISBN 978-93-5282-739-8. 6. 'Namboodiri Women in Venad' in the 33rd Annual Session Proceedings of SOUTH INDIAN HISTORY CONGRESS, 2014, ISSN 2229-3671. 7. 'The Life of Nayar Women in Venad: An Analysis' in the Proceedings of the International Seminar of SVASH- 2014, Vol. II, Peer-Reviewed Research Papers of SVASH, ISBN 978-81-907480-9-4. 8. 'Smartavicharam- A Social Institution: An Analysis', in a book titled 'The Voice of History: Collected Essays on Kerala' edited by Arun. S, Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College, Valayanchirangara, Perumbavoor, Ernakulam, November 2017, ISBN 978-81-927911-4-2. 9. 'Talikettu Kalyanam- A Social Custom of Venad: An Analysis', in 'Journal of Scott Research Forum', Published by Scott Christian College, Nagercoil, Volume 10, 2020, ISSN: 0973-2705. 10. 'The Life of Dalit Women: A New Trend in Historical Writing', in a book titled 'Modern Trends in Historiography' edited by Dr. Rajesh. T, Published by Melinda Books, Thiruvananthapuram, February 2020, ISBN 978-93-87459-96-0 |