Sneha Pal
Sneha is researching the world of the Calcutta leather industry between 1905 and 1996, focusing on the workforce formation.
PhD Candidate in History
School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations
Qualifications
MA in History, Jadavpur University, India, 2016
BA in History, Jadavpur University, India, 2014
Profile
Thesis Title: Hidden in Hides: The World of Calcutta Leather Industry Labour 1905-1996
A passion for South Asian social and labour history has led Sneha to do her PhD on the multi-layered world of the Calcutta leather industry labour between 1905 to 1996. Applying an interdisciplinary approach, her work explores how the contours of this world shifted along with the socio-political realities of colonial and post-colonial India. Tracing the interconnection between various socio-cultural, political and economic factors, Sneha’s thesis aims to delve into the process of workforce formation in Calcutta leather industry.
Supervisors
Sekhar Bandyopadhyay
Senior Lecturer
School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations