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Saraswati Roy

Saraswati Roy

Research Scholar
Kolkata,WB

Summary

Dynamic Research Scholar with a proven track record at the Department of Anthropology, University of Calcutta. Expert in scientific writing and qualitative research, I have authored multiple peer-reviewed papers and presented significant ethnographic studies. My strong analytical skills and collaborative approach have contributed to advancing understanding of social spaces in Kolkata.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Scholar

Department of Anthropology, University of Calcutta
09.2017 - 12.2025

Paper presented:

1. A Study of Lived Experiences of the Parents about their Children with Intellectual Disability in Kolkata.

2. An Ethnographic Study of Adda as the Production of Local Public Spaces with Intimate Sociality in Kolkata Context.

3. Adda as the Multidimensional Discourse of Sociality among the Bengalis.

4. Adda as the historically situated spaces and practices in Kolkata Metropolis.

5. Ideological emergence in plurivocal adda sociality - A study in the context of Kolkata

Poster Presented:Adda” – A Space of Debate and Discourse

  • Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Roy, Saraswati (2018) “Adda as the public space: an ethnographic study in Kolkata”, The Journal of Department of Anthropology, University of Calcutta, Vol. 18, pp. 298–315.

Roy, Saraswati and Das, Arnab (2022) “An Ethnographic Study of Adda as the Production of Local Public Spaces with Intimate Sociality in Kolkata Context”, Inclusive, Vol. 2, No. 21, pp. 153-168.

Roy, Saraswati and Das, Arnab (2025) “Ethnochauvinism: spatiotemporal reconciliation between past and present across the neighbourhood Addas in Kolkata”, Dey, B. and Das, P (Ed.s) Advances in Anthropology, Shriyanshi Prakashan: Agra and Delhi, India.

Education

Ph.D. - Social Anthropology

University of Calcutta
35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata- 700019
04.2001 -

Skills

Scientific writing

Qualitative research

Qualitative analysis

Certification

Junior Research Fellowship (UGC-Net)

Timeline

Research Scholar

Department of Anthropology, University of Calcutta
09.2017 - 12.2025

Junior Research Fellowship (UGC-Net)

07-2016

Ph.D. - Social Anthropology

University of Calcutta
04.2001 -
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