Ranjay Vardhan

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Ranjay Vardhan
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Born(1969-05-03)3 May 1969 (aged 54)
Chandigarh, India
Alma mater Panjab University, Chandigarh
Scientific career
FieldsSociology, Family and Gender Studies, Broken hearts
InstitutionsPost Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42, Chandigargh

Dr Ranjay Vardhan (3 May 1969) is an Indian sociologist who is serving as Head, Department of Sociology at the Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42, Chandigarh. He has developed the concept of Covidalization, i.e., Covid Socialization. He has published works in the field of Family and Gender Studies [1] and has done pioneering works in the field of broken hearts. [2] [3]

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Biography

Dr.Ranjay Vardhan studied at Chandigarh. He did his schooling From D.A.V.Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, Chandigarh and graduation from Post Graduate Govt.College, Sector 11, Chandigarh. He received his Post Graduation and Doctoral Degree in Sociology from Panjab University, Chandigarh. He was awarded University Grants Commission Senior Fellowship in July 1991[ citation needed ] He has also completed Certificate/Diploma courses in French, German and Persian from Panjab University, Chandigarh between 1993 and 1995.

Academic career

He has authored Eleven Books, besides 20 articles in research journals and books. Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi included his works in the 'Directory of Writers'. He has been given epithets like Newton of Heartbreak, Doctor Feelgood, Doctor Rehabilitation, Dr Fixit, Mr Fixit and Dr Glue by media for his work. [2] [4] [5] He has presented papers at International Conferences in Europe and Asia [6] and has been invited to present a paper at Harvard University, USA in May 2012.[ citation needed ] He has been invited to deliver lectures and papers within India and abroad. He has presented papers at International Conference on Women in Seoul, Korea and Stockholm University, Stockholm. [7] He has delivered extension lectures at Punjab Police Academy, Phillaur, National Institute of Nursing, P.G.I. M.E.R., Chandigarh, Department of Mass Communication, University School of Open Learning, Panjab University, Chandigarh and also at other places. He has often been quoted in newspapers and magazines as a Sociologist. [8] [9] His two books are included in References in Syllabus of Sociology of Panjab University, Chandigarh. [10] His paper entitled "Elder Abuse and Elder Victimization" has been published in International Annals of Criminology, volume 55, Issue 1 May 2017, pp. 99–113 published by Cambridge University Press. His paper Crime and Abuse Against Elderly Women in India: Laws, Policies, and Need for Intervention has published in Handbook of Aging, Health and Public Policy, 2022 by Springer. His book "Covidalization: A New Concept in Social Science" has published in 2023.

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  1. ↑ "'Declare 2009 as the year of single women' – Indian Express". The Indian Express . 16 November 2008. Retrieved 13 February 2012. It is high time society and governments start thinking about the problems being faced by single women. Single women are often seen struggling even for survival. With the changing socio-economic scenario, their number has increased tremendously
  2. 1 2 Dhailey, Saadia S (12 February 2012). "Dr Glue helps mend broken hearts". The Times of India . Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2012. It's been two decades since the senior assistant professor of sociology from Chandigarh set up a rehabilitation society for the lovelorn.
  3. ↑ "BBC Hindi – भारत – वेलेंटाइन्स: दिल टूटने पर टूटे दिलों के डॉक्टर की राय..." (in Hindi). BBC. 14 February 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2012. 'द ब्रोकन हार्ट्स सोसाइटी' के संस्थापक डॉक्टर वर्धन ने बीबीसी से बातचीत में उन्होंने कहा, बहुत सारे लोग इस दिन को 'प्रोपोजल डे' यानि प्रस्ताव रखने के दिन की तरह लेते हैं. इससे ज्यादा नुक्सान होता है. प्रस्ताव कई बार अस्वीकार हो जाते हैं और दिल टूट जाते हैं.'
  4. ↑ Joshi, Mohit (31 May 2010). "He is 'Doctor Fixit' for broken hearts". TopNews.In. Retrieved 13 February 2012. Ranjay Vardhan, an assistant professor at a post-graduate girls' college in Chandigarh, specialises in a unique area – mending 'broken hearts' – which is not just for those who were disappointed in love.
  5. ↑ Sarin, Jaideep (31 May 2010). "He is 'Doctor Fixit' for broken hearts @ www.punjabnewsline.com". Punjab Newsline . Retrieved 13 February 2012. He may not have suffered a broken heart himself or even qualified as a medicine man, but that has not stopped others from calling him 'Doctor Rehabilitation', 'Doctor Feel-good' and 'Doctor Fixit'.
  6. ↑ "Teaching of Sociology: Contemporary Challenges and Strategies News & Updates – Panjab University, Chandigarh, India". Panjab University, Chandigarh. Retrieved 13 February 2012. The last two sessions were chaired by Dr. Ranjay Vardhan and Ms. Kamini Tayal.
  7. ↑ Vardham, Ranjay (4 February 2009). "Feminist Research: Challenges before Male Researchers" (PDF). Stockholm University. p. 11. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
  8. ↑ Sharma, Pradeep (15 July 2011). "City second most urbanised UT 97.25 pc in urban areas, up 7.48 pc". The Tribune . Retrieved 14 February 2012. "Given the excellent infrastructure in urban areas, it is not surprising that a substantial number of people have shifted from the rural areas to the urban areas in the past decade. While this is an all-India trend, it is more pronounced in Chandigarh, with five villages being brought under the jurisdiction of the Chandigarh municipal corporation," says researcher Dr Ranjay Vardhan.
  9. ↑ Singh, Manpreet (19 March 2000). "The Sunday Tribune – Spectrum – Article". The Tribune . Retrieved 15 February 2012. "After all not every one has the strength to laugh at oneself and take their 'handicap' as a challenge and turn in into an advantage. Much importance being accorded to height in our society has its roots in the patriarchal structure where height is considered an asset for men. Shorter men are bound to develop complexes, resulting in their attempt to escape reality through vices like extreme drinking and smoking," explains sociologist Dr Ranjay Vardhan. Lack of a socially acceptable height causes non-maturation of matrimonial alliances and breaking of love affairs, adds Dr Vardhan.
  10. ↑ "Syllabi and the Structural Outline for B.A. & B.Sc. General Third Year Examination, 2012" (PDF). Panjab University, Chandigarh. p. 105. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
  11. ↑ "Bharat Sandesh – European Union Manifesto and Other Essays". Bharat Sandesh. Retrieved 14 February 2012. The book "European Union Manifesto and Other Essays: A Model to overcome Recession and Making of a new World Power" has eleven articles which also open new areas of research.

12. Vardhan, R. (2022). Crime and Abuse Against Elderly Women in India: Laws, Policies, and Need for Intervention. In: Handbook of Aging, Health and Public Policy. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1914-4_67-1

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