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.
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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