PAU holds a talk on implications of state, violence and culture for generation
The Society for Advancement of Academics, Sports and Cultural Activities (SAASCA), College of Basic Sciences and Humanities (COBS&H), Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), organized a lecture on “State, Violence and Culture: Implications for Future Generations of Punjab.” Dr HS Bhatti, Professor of Sociology, Punjabi University, Patiala, was the keynote speaker of the day.
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Jun 9, 2023 02:04
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Ludhiana, June 9, 2023: The Society for Advancement of Academics, Sports and Cultural Activities (SAASCA), College of Basic Sciences and Humanities (COBS&H), Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), organized a lecture on “State, Violence and Culture: Implications for Future Generations of Punjab.” Dr HS Bhatti, Professor of Sociology, Punjabi University, Patiala, was the keynote speaker of the day.
Dr Bhatti in his interactive lecture enlightened the gathering on the anthropological, geographical and political leanings of the state. While emphasizing that “every dependence is a loss of independence”, he delineated the role of religion, gender bias, globalization and capitalism in establishing a monopoly of the state. Dr Bhatti alluded to the role of Britishers in advocating state-sponsored violence, a trend quite visible in contemporary times.
Dr Shalini Sharma, Secretary, SAASCA, while introducing the guest speaker, mentioned that Dr Bhatti is an academician par excellence whose contributions to the field of anthropology and sociology are noteworthy. Besides, being an exemplary academician, he also enjoys a special relationship with his students who reckon with his scholastic abilities.
In her presiding remarks, Dr Seema Bedi, Professor, Department of Botany and former Head of the Department agreed with the observations of Dr Bhatti. She encouraged the students to not be swayed away by any negativity and utilize their energies in the progression of their country. She also motivated them to be introspective and responsible and at the same time be informed in bringing forth the pertinent facts on the repercussions of state-induced violence on the cultural fabric of the society. She acknowledged the efforts of the SAASCA and encouraged them to continue holding such perceptive discourses in the future.
Dr Shalini Sharma, Secretary, SAASCA, coordinated the programme, and Dr Nirmaljit Kaur, Professor, Department of Botany, proposed a vote of thanks.
