Tamogni Das

As a dedicated researcher and a PhD scholar, with a strong academic background in Gender Studies from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), my ongoing doctoral research explores the sociological gaps within a public health discourse to address the persistent problem of poor health outcomes and health inequalities in marginalized women. Through my investigation of the discourse of anemia among adivasi women living in the climate challenging region of Sundarbans in West Bengal, I have addressed these gaps through a gendered lens to maximize change. Further, my collaboration with Archie, (an NGO dedicated to provide basic healthcare services to people living in Sundarbans through boat clinics), has enabled me to engage and support women and young girls directly in the village to access healthcare. I also played a pivotal role in conducting research and crafting impactful communication materials to synthesize information coherently between doctors and patients to build a holistic approach in addressing health concerns within the organization. I also bring to the table a three-year professional work experience as an academic researcher, which has significantly enriched my expertise in the field.

• Presented paper titled, “Exploring the Nexus of the Discourse of Anaemia and Women’s Empowerment” A Feminist Ethnographic Study on ‘Adivasi’ women in West Bengal’s Sundarbans” in Gender and Women Studies' Conference on 25th July, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand
• Presented paper titled, “Poverty, Inequality and Social Policies in India: Tracing Patterns in Indian Welfare System: A Case Study of Manipur” in the workshop Social Inclusion and Exclusion in South Asia in TISS, 2016
• Presented paper titled Exploring Issues of Body-image in Women Domestic Workers in Kolkata” in Women’s World Congress held in Hyderabad Central University in 2014

Parichiti   

2016-17  

• Analyzed body image issues of women domestic workers, identifying work-place challenges and coping mechanisms
• Organized weekly agendas, meetings and workshops to mobilize women domestic workers for improved workplace protection and rights
• Developed recreational activities for women workers and their children

Dilaasa Centre

2014-15

• Documented life histories of women survivors of domestic violence, addressing their psychological and physical health concerns
• Facilitated legal aid for women survivors through CEHAT
• Organized gender-sensitive workshops and interactive sessions with doctors, psychologists and healthcare workers for better patient care of women survivors in K.B. Bhabha Hospital

• Completed Second Year in Fine Arts Painting
• Received formal training in fine arts in Sarva Bharatiya Charu Kala Madir, 2001-2003
• Received formal training in arts and crafts from Birla Academy of Art and Culture, 2004
• Received formal training in multi-media arts (2005) from Swar Sangam, Birla Institute For Visual and Performing Art
• Pursuing formal training in Rabindra Sangeet