Faculty of Social Science

Sociology

Sociology

Ms. Valeska Anne Gracias

Assistant Professor

Year of Joining/Teaching Experience

2022

Areas of Specialization

Sociology of Youth, Digital Media and Society, Gender and Society, Social Theory.

Contact Details

BIO

Valeska Gracias is an Assistant Professor of Sociology with teaching experience at autonomous and affiliated colleges in Goa. She holds a Master’s degree in Sociology from Goa University and is a University Rank Holder. Her academic interests include youth studies, digital media and society, gender studies, and contemporary sociological issues. She is committed to innovative teaching practices and student-centered learning.

Positions Held
  • Assistant Professor of Sociology, Chowgule College of Arts and Science (Autonomous)
  • Assistant Professor of Sociology, Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, Pilar
Accomplishments
  • University Rank Holder, M.A. Sociology (2021)
  • SET Qualified (2023)

RESEARCH PAPERS

RESEARCH PAPERS

Research Papers Conference Papers/Posters Presented:
  • Youth Lifeworld Colonised? A Case Study of Youth in Margao – All India Sociological Conference, VIT Vellore, 2023.
  • Disconnected yet Connected: How Instagram Reels and Generative AI Shape Emotional Vulnerability and Social Bonds in Young Adults – International Conference on Digital Media and Society, Assam Don Bosco University, February 2025.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

ACTIVITIES /PARTICIPATIONS

ACTIVITIES

Activities

Activities Organized:

  • Academic workshops and Sociology departmental activities.
Activities Participated:
  • Faculty development programs, academic conferences, and institutional activities.

WORKSHOPS

Workshops Workshops:
  • Co-Coordinator, One-day Workshop on Exploring the Intersection of Law and Society: Legal Rights of Minorities and State Policies, Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, Pilar (2025).
Training Programmes Participated:
  • Two-day Online FDP on The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education, Xavier Board of Higher Education (February 2025).
  • One-day FDP on Enhancing Final Year Student Projects 2024–25, Goa State Research Foundation (September 2024).

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