Social Action

Social Action has been published continuously since 1951. This Journal has been capturing the social dimension of independent India. It is now published by the Social Action Trust. The Journal attempts to reach activists in the field with committed intellectual and theoretical concerns, as well as intellectuals and academics seriously committed to action in the field. This is a delicate balance to maintain, and the editorial team strives to keep the Journal relevant and informative to both sets of readers.

A must for researchers and to all serious citizens who have a social concern; Meaningful and thought-provoking BOOK REVIEWS provide you with an insight into the treasures the books hold within. Articles are well-researched. A boon indeed for your questioning mind. It definitely will keep you one step ahead of the topsy-turvy social trends in our country.

Social Action is published on the 15th of January, April, July, and October. Each issue is devoted to a chosen theme, significant and current at the time, and announced in advance. Articles of 4,500–5,000 words are invited on these announced themes. The Journal also carries non-thematic articles, reports from the field, and current comment. The Book Review section is a regular feature of the Journal.

Articles in Social Action are indexed in the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Research Abstracts, Sociology of Education Abstracts, Book Review Index, and Review of Population Reviews. A micro-film edition is available from University Microfilms International, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106 USA. The material printed in this Journal is copyright and should not be reproduced without the written permission of the Editor

EDITORIAL BOARD
Editorial Board of Social Action does not necessarily endorse the views of its contributors.

Current Editorial Board members :
Prof. Surinder Singh Jodhka, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110 067
Prof. Virginius Xaxa, Delhi University, Delhi – 110 007
Prof. Susan Visvanathan, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110 067
Prof. Arvinder A. Ansari, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025
Prof. Babu P. Remesh, Ambedkar University Delhi, Delhi-110 006

The Editorial Team
Editor: Dr. Denzil Fernandes
Secretarial Assistance: Satya Srinivasan
Layouts & Design: Ruben Minj

Themes for forthcoming issues

Year: 2025

Women at Work: Paid and Unpaid

JAN-FEB-MAR, 2025

(Last date to receive articles: 15 November 2024)

Religious Minorities in India

APR-MAY-JUN, 2025

(Last date to receive articles: 15 February 2025)

Caring for the Mother Earth

JULY-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER, 2025

(Last date to receive articles: 30 June 2025)

The Backbone of Indian Economy: The Farming Community

OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER, 2025

(Last date to receive articles: 15 August 2025)

Year: 2026

The Constitutional Rights of Women

JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH, 2026

(Last date to receive articles: 15 November 2025)

The Vulnerable Section of Indian Society

APR-MAY-JUN, 2026

(Last date to receive articles: 15 February 2026)

Desirable Indian Ethos: Plurality or Uniformity

JULY-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER, 2026

(Last date to receive articles: 15 May 2026)

Harmony and Mutual Respect among the Citizens of India: Possibilities and Obstacles

OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER, 2026

(Last date to receive articles: 15 November 2026)

Guidelines to Submit Articles

Guidelines to Submit Articles to Social Action

1. Abstract: The Abstract should contain a summary of the paper in single-spacing, not exceeding 150 words.

2. Keywords: List the major words or phrases used in the Article

3. Main Parts: Introduction, Objectives, Methodology, Findings, Discussion/Analysis, Recommendations and Conclusion

4. Length of the Article: The length of each article should be between 4500-5000 words

5. Limitations: We cannot accept any article if the length is less than 4000 or more than 5000 words.

6. References: APA style is to be used

7. Fonts, Spacing, and Margins: 12 Times New Roman, Single spacing, with at least a one-inch margin on all sides.

8. Illustrations/Pictures/Graphs: These should be supplied in the highest quality and an electronic format.

9. Figures/Charts and Tables: To be created in MS Word and included in the main text

10. Names of Respondents: Avoid the real name of persons giving testimonies and, if need be, use pseudo-names

11. Submission Time and Mode: At least 2 months before the month of publication (January, April, July, and October)

12. Mode of Submission: Send the Article by email to: editor.socialaction1951@gmail.com

13. Contact Details: Provide the Mobile and Email Details of the main author and the co-author(s)

14. Limitation 1: Only one article per calendar year by the same author is permitted -- the main author as well as the co-author

15. Limitation 2: While we get about 35 to 40 articles for an issue, we can publish only 7 or 8 of them.

SOCIAL ACTION is published on the 15th of January, April, July, and October.

Submit your papers at:
SOCIAL ACTION
10, Institutional Area
Lodhi Road
New Delhi-110 003
E-Mail : editor.socialaction1951@gmail.com

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