Sociology Open House

All the Departments at the National University of Singapore, once in year, compete with each other to tell the prospective students how useful their subject is in the present day society; so that they will enroll in their department. This is called the Open House, where the research, publications and everything related to the subject is displyed out in the public.

The speciality of this functions is Free Gifts, Free Food and the new comners freedom to shop around. It is the time when they have the sovereign power to decide their choice; and once they choose, they lose.......their freedom to shop around........The authority of positions suddenly gets reversed. The power shifts - from the students to the department........to the faculties......This is the day of marketization of education in the public; and at the end of the day you evaluate.....who had a good business????????????

I was asked to showcase my research on the Indigenous peoples of India, especially the notorious Bhils Tribes popularly know as the Bow Men of Rajasthan. I shared this poster with Alice - a Malaysian friend who is also working among the indegenous people. This Pictures below show some of the attractions of the day.

The traditional wedding costume of Indonesia was competing with the Indian Saree. Its really a beautiful day when you get to see students are dressed in their traditional indegenous outfits. It looks so colourful and amazing.......

I am sure someone must be liking the reddish colour of Indian Saree. It looks beautiful on....