We take great pride of our
age-old rainbow of cultures and traditions, yet we are caught at the crossroads
of the old and the new, tradition and modern. The furious space of globalization
with its impact on the modern society and the consequent rise in the
expectations of today’s youth, have called for a paradigm shift in the realm of
cultures. At the same time, the youth groping in the darkness, have ambiguity
if cultures. Taking advantage of this situation a number of social scientists
(sociologists) and critics have mushroomed, rising serious questions with
regard to the quality of culture. More important in the name of culture and
tradition, we create havoc in our society.
The challenge before us at this
juncture is not that which the society has thrown up, but rather that we
ourselves need to envisage- transforming the age-old culture by extracting the
best of it and remoulds it into a new culture. To do this, we the young sociologists
who pass through the portal of this institution, could be the primary agent of
social change. We need to develop our critical and analytical sociological
imagination, well versed with its methodology, approach and theory.
Globalization has redefined the
culture for us posing innumerable challenges in every sphere of life in our
society. However, we the young sociologists as we enter into the Jubilee Year
of the College, hope to face the challenges and stand the test of time,
creating a new global culture through assimilation of al hat is good in age-old
traditions and cultures, rejecting the ill of it, and redefining culture,
giving in a strong source of identity and rootedness in the modern world.
This Magazine is the expression
of our vision reflected in the articles presented. As we bring out this issue I
express my deep and heartfelt gratitude to the college management, lecturers of
the Department, editorial committee and all the contributors fro their precious
genuine and sincere expressions.
I wish all of you a happy
reading. Young sociologists let us continue and arise and shine, forever
keeping in mind our motto, “To Excel and To Serve”!
Department of Sociology
St. Joseph’s College
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