Ritika Choudhary

Current M.A. Sociology student at JNU, bringing strong analytical skills, academic vigor, and an interdisciplinary research approach. Equipped with practical experience in survey and ethnographic research, I am strongly motivated to contribute to Indian public policy and governmental systems.

• Sociology of Religion, particularly its intersections with digital sociology and contemporary practices.
• Agrarian Sociology, with a focus on sustainable development and its impact on farming communities.
• Cultural dynamics and evolution within diaspora communities.
• Ethnographic and interdisciplinary research methodologies.

• Choudhary, R. (2021). Farmer's lives in the wake of sustainable development. Vantage: Journal of Thematically Oriented Research, 1(2), 56-63.
• Mishra, A., Tiwari, V., & Choudhary, R. (In Review). The Digital Hindu Spirit of Capitalism: Justification Strategies of Sadhguru and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Submitted to a peer-reviewed academic journal.

Ethnographic field study & analysis: cultural dynamics in Shilpgram, Delwara| Udaipur, Rajasthan, February 2023

• Participated in an immersive field trip focused on understanding the interface between tribal cultures and contemporary artistic practices in Shilpgram and the Delwara region
• Engaged directly with local community members, artisans, and cultural practitioners to gather qualitative insights as part of a research team
• Conducted observational research and informal interviews, exploring cultural preservation and evolution
• Served as a group leader within the research team, guiding meetings, coordinating collaborative research efforts, and facilitating group analysis discussions
• Strengthened abilities in ethnographic observation, qualitative data gathering in field settings, cultural analysis, teamwork, leadership, academic writing, and oral presentation

Leadership and volunteer experience

Volunteer English teacher, U&I Foundation, Delhi September 2024 – present

• Provides English language instruction to students aged 6-14, utilizing a curriculum focused on foundational literacy and communication skills

Student-Faculty Coordinator, Centre for the Study of Social Systems, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi| August 2024 – Present

• Serves as a key liaison between M.A. Students and faculty, fostering effective communication channels

Conference volunteer and moderator, National Conference on 'Indigenous Knowledge, Tribal Traditions, and Cultural Practices,' Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi| November 2024

• Managed delegate registrations and provided logistical support for conference attendees and presenters, served as a session moderator, guiding discussions, and ensuring adherence to the schedule

Volunteering Head, Departmental Representative, Department of Sociology, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi| August 2022 – May 2023

• All India Rank 18 (Sociology), Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate Programmes (CUET PG), 2024.
• Certificate of Appreciation, Department of Sociology, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, 2023
• First Prize, College-Level Photo Essay Competition, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, 2021.

Available upon request.