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
Email:
valeskagracias@yahoo.com
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.
- 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).
- 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).