Department of Sociology, Bharati College

A proud moment for the department!
Hestia’s outgoing batch has demonstrated outstanding academic performance, with Kajal Kumari securing the highest SGPA of 8.91, and 11 other students achieving an impressive SGPA of 8 and above. Their perseverance and passion for knowledge has set a wonderful example. Wishing them success as they step closer to new opportunities ahead.

Recognizing dedication and consistent effort!
The Department of Sociology celebrates the of the 2nd year topper amd applauds all students who achieved 8+ cgpa.
Their commitment to learning and academic excellence makes the department proud.

The Department of Sociology, Hestia, Bharati College, University of Delhi, proudly acknowledges and congratulates the Semester Topper and Top Performers (8+ SGPA) from the First Year Batch (2025–2029). Their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to academic excellence are truly commendable. We celebrate their achievements and wish them continued success in their academic and future pursuits. The department takes pride in nurturing such bright and hardworking students. Congratulations to all the achievers! 🌟

Hestia-Department of Sociology, brings you this week's thought provoking session, featuring the second book in our reading series.

Join us on Wednesday, 11th March at 1pm in room 304 as we unravel _George Orwell's_ timeless satire, _Animal Farm_ .

A discussion on power, propaganda and society you don't want to miss.

✨️The Poona Pact Revisited ✨

In 1932, inside the walls of Yerwada Jail, two of India’s most influential leaders debated one of the most defining questions of political representation:
How should a democracy include those it has historically excluded?

Our project revisits this moment through a concise factual dialogue between Gandhi and Ambedkar, tracing the tensions that shaped the Poona Pact.

📌 What we explored
– Why Ambedkar viewed separate electorates as essential for Dalit autonomy.
– Why Gandhi believed joint electorates were necessary for social cohesion.
– How Gandhi’s fast altered the negotiation space.
– What the final settlement meant for political representation in colonial India.
– And what might have unfolded if the Pact had failed.

📝 Why it matters today
The Poona Pact continues to influence debates on reservation, equality, political voice, and the limits of compromise in democracy.
Understanding this moment helps us understand the present.

📖 Course — Sociology (Hons)
📚 Paper — Sociology of India–II (Reader)
👩‍🏫 Faculty — Dr. Jagjit Kaur

🔗 link https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a6lP4LERPMOZ8XVaUOYBZBPK5rMgl4qx

👥Authors:-
• Bhawna
- Alisha
- Purvi
- Tusha
- Praneshwori
- Swati