Master of Arts in Social Work (Dalit and Tribal Studies and Action)

Description

The M.A in Social Work in Dalit and Tribal Studies and Action in teaching the issues facing the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) under one curricula framework, introduces the students of Social Work to the diverse and complex nature of the historical processes concerning SC and ST in India. The M.A in Social Work is based on theories, methods, skills and practices that are aimed to provide both deep insights and sound theoretical understanding of the complex nature of social realities and issues concerning SCs and STs. In the theoretical domains, the programme relies to a great extent on theories and perspectives that have emerged from within these socio-legal entities sourced directly from their lived experience.

The genesis and principles of bottom-up and community/identity-sensitive social work practice are now widely recognized and accepted in social work education, training and practice. Application of such theories, methods and practice skills have not only revitalized the social work profession’s ability to deal with very challenging and complex human problems, but have also contributed in major ways to existing knowledge, skills and models of Social work intervention.

The M.A in Social Work in Dalit and Tribal Studies and Action nurture the ideals of  Justice, Equality and Fraternity, enshrined in the Indian Constitution and train professional social workers to specialize in the issues of empowerment of the SCs and STs. The courses are a balanced mixture of theory and practice that are envisaged to develop student’s thniking skills of analysis, research and intervention.

Programme Objectives

1. To develop a deep theoretical understanding of various perspectives and concepts involved in working with Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribes(ST) laid out in the Indian Constitution.
2. To enhance the critical ability and understanding of the social and material challenges faced by the SC and ST.
3. To develop intervention skills and research methodologies of working in partnership with communities, groups and individuals where there are differences in power in relation to caste, ethnicity, class, gender other differences in status.
4. To develop the ability to recognize and value the expertise/experience of individuals, families, groups and communities of SC & ST.
5. To evidence in practice the ability to listen, respect and promote the views and needs of the oppressed within the context of engagement, either through development organizations, service organizations or government organizations.
6. To develop attitudes conducive towards the overall development of SC and ST in India.

Programme Outcomes

• Understand how to make use of existing and potential networks to engage with structures and systems of marginalisation and social exclusion existing in a particular context-based social order.
• Comprehend and understand the importance and impact that personal values, principles and ideological lenses can have on practice especially in relation to SCs and Sts from the perspective of the Indian Constitution.
• Identify ‘skill sets’ required to work within and with government and non-government organizations, together with the balance usage of influence, power and resources of such organizations in the development of SCs and STs.
• Understand and apply various intervention models in the area of livelihoods, education, governance, and other inter-related domains that empowers SCs and STs.
• Apply theoretical knowledge from the humanities, social sciences and social work to enhanced efficacy of practice with other intersecting marginalised communities and groups in different sectors and context.

Semesterwise Courses:

Note:The curriculum structure is tentative and subject to change.

Fee Structure:

*Institute reserves the rights to revise the Fees Structure of programme if necessary.

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