Sibsankar Mal
Sukumar Sengupta Mahavidyalaya, Fakir Mohan University, Vidyasagar University
About
Dr. Sibsankar Mal is a distinguished social geographer and population studies researcher specializing in gender studies, migration, and socio-demographic issues. He currently serves as a faculty member in the Department of Geography at S.S.M. College, West Bengal. His academic foundation includes an M.Phil. focused on the spatial mobility of the Hijra community and a Ph.D. in transgender migration, both earned from the Department of Population Studies at Fakir Mohan University, Odisha.
With over 16 years of expertise in research and teaching, Dr. Mal’s work centers on the mobility patterns and socio-economic realities of marginalized gender communities in South Asia. He has made significant contributions to interdisciplinary scholarship, having authored eight academic books and published 24 research articles in prestigious national and international journals.
Beyond his research and teaching, Dr. Mal is an active contributor to the global academic community. He has served as a peer reviewer for over 70 manuscripts for leading international publishers, including Elsevier, Springer, Sage, Taylor & Francis, and Wiley. His work continues to advance an evidence-based understanding of gender diversity and social inclusion, influencing both academic discourse and policy discussions regarding marginalized populations.
Employment
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Sukumar Sengupta Mahavidyalaya Senior Lecturer2008 - Present
Education
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Fakir Mohan University Ph.D.2017 - 2025
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Fakir Mohan University M. Phil.2011 - 2015
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Vidyasagar University B.Ed.2009 - 2011
Projects & Funding
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Publications (13)
- Between tradition and survival: Understanding the psychosocial dimensions of Hijra clapping ( Taali ) practices in the Kolkata Metropolitan, India Save
- Silent suffering: exploring the devastating sociopsychological stress of COVID-19 lockdown on the Hijra community in Kolkata metropolitan, India Save
- The Rhythm of Hidden Religious Heritage: Dhol Puja of India’s Hijra Community Save
- Understanding the sociopsychological challenges faced by in-migrant transgenders in Kolkata metropolitan during COVID-19 lockdowns Save
- Unpacking the Uniqueness: What Makes a Systematic Review of Transgender Issues Unique? Save
- A Hidden Language That Reveals a Distinct Culture Save
- A hidden language that reveals a distinct culture: Revisiting the Lingua Franca of the Hijra community Save
- Locational Diversification of Indian Transgenders ... Save
- Hidden Truth about Ethnic Lifestyle of Indian Hijras Save
- Molestation of the Bengali Hijras of India: Case of hiatus between social support and mental depression Save