Dr. M.A.C.G Wijesundera
Senior Lecturer (Grade 1) Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara, Sri Lanka
Qualifications | PhD (Kel), MSSc. (by research) (Kel), BA (Hons) (Col) |
Biography (50-100 words) | Dr. M.A.C.G Wijesundera graduated from University of Colombo in 1996, completed MSSc in Sustainable Development and Gender in 2001 and conferred the PhD in Globalization and Family Studies in 2014. She joined the University of Ruhuna in 1998 and at present she is serving as a coordinator – MA in Sociology program in University of Ruhuna. In addition, she performs as a public speaker on media and for government and non-government organizations. Her specialized fields and teaching areas are focus on Gender and Family Studies, Sociology of Religion, Sustainable Development, Organizational Management and Globalization. |
Publications (please use the APA referencing style) Major publications | Wijesundara, M.A.C.G (2012) “Sustainable Development and Woman” Colombo. S. Godage Publisher, ISBN 978- 955-30-3235-5 |
Research and Publications | “Reflections of GlobalCultural Impact on the Sri Lankan Family”- Thesis submitted to the University of Kelaniya for PhD 2014 Portfolio - A collection of evidence on teaching and being an academic submitted on completion of the certificate in teaching in higher education - Staff Development Centre, University of Colombo and SEDA- UK, 2003 “Women’s participations in sustainable development” (Thesis) submitted for M.S. Sc. Degree, 2001 “Janasaviya: As a government poverty alleviation programme” (Thesis) submitted for B.A. Degree – 1996 |
Journal publications | Wijesundara M.A.C.G (2015/2016) “The imprisoning of the paddy farmer by making him believe in the fallacy of being able to make the country self-sufficient in paddy cultivation:Re read the professor R.M Ranaweera Banda’s article Prathimana”, Department of Sociology, University of Ruhuna, Matara. vol 10 Wijesundera M.A.C.G (2016) “Comparison with Sociological and Buddhist interpretation on family, marriage and kinship” Pravarthana, Buddhist association of Sri Lanka Customs, vol 09 Wijesundera M.A.C.G (2014), “An evaluation on women’s development approaches”,Prathimana, Department of Sociology, University of Ruhuna, Matara. vol 09 |
Wijesundera M.A.C.G (2013), “An Analysis of Leadership Qualities”, Pravarthana, Buddhist Association of Sri Lanka Customs, vol 06 Wijesundera, M.A.C.G (2012), “Group formation in the Organization”, Prathimana, Department of Sociology, University of Ruhuna, Matara. vol 07 Wijesundera M.A.C.G (2009), “An overview of women’s development approach in Sri Lanka”, Abimani,Ruhuna Study Circle, 2009 Wijesundera, M.A.C.G (2004/05), “An evaluation of the development process up to sustainable development”, Prathimana, Department of Sociology, University of Ruhuna, Matara. Wijesundera M.A.C.G (2000), “Kandyan social organizations in pre-colonial era”, Sambasha, Ministry oh Higher Education, vol 11 Wijesundera M.A.C.G (1998), “Beginning of class consciousness and the rise of new indigenous elites in the post independents era”, Sambasha, Ministry of Higher Education, vol 09 Wijesundera M.A.C.G (1998), “Evaluation of government poverty alleviation programs and Sri Lankan poverty”, SamajaSameeksha , Department of Sociology, University of Kelaniya, vol 02 Wijesundera M.A.C.G (1998), “Employment and women”, Aye (She)Magazine, Woman and media collective, vol 01 Wiijesundera M.A.C.G (1997), “Buddhist revival and its impact on the socio-political sphere” Sambasha, Ministry of Higher Education, vol 08. | |
Editorial Work | Co-editor (2016), Felicitation volume of Senior Professor A.K.G Jayasinghe, Department of Sociology, University of Ruhuna, Matara, ISBN 978–955–1507 43–5 Co-editor (2010/11), Student Handbook faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara. |
Key Note Talks and Guest Lectures | National Ceremony of the International Women’s Day – Key Note Speech Polonnaruwa (2018.03.08) |
Key Note - Marie Musaeus Higgins- Peter de Abrew Memorial Lecture- Musaeus College, 2005 Delivered a Key Note Speech on International Women’s day organized by Divisional Secretariat Galle (2017.03.01) Delivered a guest lecture on International women’s day organized by National Trade Union Federation Rajagiriya (2016.03.08) Delivered a guest lecture on International women’s day organized by Sri Lanka light infantry regiment, Sevavanitha branch, Panagoda (2016.03.20) Delivered a guest lecture for’’ Diploma in Correction and Rehabilitation for prison officers,’’: conducted by Department of Sociology, University of Kelaniya (2016.10.30) | |
Conducted Workshops as a Resource Person | “Awareness Program for Parents Teenage Pregnancy” Wawwa College Devinuwara (Conducted by Divisional Secretariat Devinuwara) 2019.11.14 “Elder Care and Social Responsibility of Students” Devundara Central College Matara 2019.10.14 “Prevention of Drugs and Challenges and Responsibilities of the Students” Ananda College Colombo 2019.02.01 “Stress Management Strategies for Disabled Soldiers” Abhimansala Wellness Resort – Akuressa 2019.06.19 “Soft Skills Development for University Students” Carreer Guidance Unit – University of Kelaniya - 2019.06.25 “Mindfulness for Better Future” Divisional Secretariat – Devinuwara – 2018.10.09 “Future Challenges and Attitude Development for A/L Students” St.Thomas Girls High School – Matara – 2017.10.09 “Counseling Skills for Government Officers” Divisional Secretariat – WelipitiyaMatara – 2016.10.10 “Teenage Marriage and Drug Addiction” – KotaweheraManakadaMahaVidyalaya – Balangoda HambegamuwaMahaVidyalayaThanamalwila – Sponsored |
by Presidential Secretariat – 2016.04.30 ‘A Family That Protects You’Ministry of Finance 2013 ‘Pre childhood development and skillful parenting’ Ministry of Culture and Arts 2013 Training Program for Focal Officers on “Women Empowerment” Ministry of Child Development and Women’s Affairs 2013 “Early Childhood Development and Positive Thinking” Divisional secretariat of Kalutara 2013 | |
Abstract Presentation for International Conferences | “A Comparative Study on Reflection of Globalization on the Sri Lankan Family” INSEARCH – 2019 6th International Integrative Research Conference on Governance in Society Business and Environment Comilla – Bangladesh (To Be Published) M.A.C.G Wijesundara 18- 19 December 2019 “Development Policy Making Towards Gender and Development in Post-Independence Sri Lanka” – Universal Academic Cluster International Conference – Bangkok Thailand – NisankaAriyarathne and M.A.C.G Wijesundara 09-10 August 2018 “A Brief Analysis Gender Based Violence and Legal Redress and Policies in Sri Lanka” – International Conference on Women Studies, Language, Culture and Social Sciences – Goa India – M.A.C.G Wijesundara and NisankaAriyarathne 28-29 December 2018 Emerging Trends: Women and Local Government in Sri Lanka (Ibid) – NisankaAriyarathne and M.A.C.G Wijesundara “Major Income Earning Sectors in Sri Lanka and The Role Women and Their Job Security” - NisankaAriyarathne and M.A.C.G Wijesundara |
Membershipsand Extra Curricular | Program Co-ordinator - MA in Sociology Degree Program from 2016 to date Convener- Self Evaluation Report of Program Review (SER - General Degree) Humanities and Social Sciences 2017 Mentor- From 2019-03-01 to date Faculty of |
Curricular | Humanities and Social Sciences University of Ruhuna Visitin Lecturer MA in Sociology from 1st Batch to date University of Ruhuna Diploma Course in Psychological Counseling University of Ruhuna 2017/2018 Abstract Reviewer ICPRD – University of Ruhuna2016 RASAS - University of Ruhuna2016 |
RUICHSS –University of Ruhuna 2018 RUICHSS – University of Ruhuna 2017 Session Discussant RUICHSS – University of Ruhuna2019 RUICHSS – University of Ruhuna2018 Session Chair RASAS – University of Ruhuna2018 Committee Member Member of the Logistics Committee University of Ruhuna 2017 Member of Organizing Committee RASAS 2018 Member of Medical and First Aid Committee SLUG – XIII – 2019 Member of Board of Studies of Humanities and Social Sciences from 2016 to date Member of Internal Quality Assurance cell – Humanities and Social Sciences 2018 Member of Internal Quality Assurance cell Faculty Graduate Studies 2016 to date | |
Member of the Colombo Mediation Board (1996-1999) Justice of Peace Colombo District (1996-1999) |
Participated in a workshop on Migration ‘Sri Lankans on the move’ organized by the National Science Foundation January, 2013 Participated the workshop to share the experience on “Quality Assurance Activities in Universities” organized by the Standing Committee on Quality Assurance and Accreditation of the University Grants Commission at the UGC auditorium – July, 2014 Participated as a resource person on the workshop of TOT programme on “violence against women” organized by Sri Lanka Foundation in July, 2006 | |
Participated in workshop for ‘Proposal Writers on QEF’ Batch 03- 2008, January Participated as an abstract reviewer for International Congress on Aids in the Asia Pacific (ICAAP – 8) Colombo, 2007 Participated for the workshop on International Conference on Violence against women organized by the University of Sri Jayawardenapura and University of Uppsala- Sweden held at Sri Lanka Foundation Institution in May, 2006 Represented as the coordinator of the team of participants from the University of Ruhuna for the workshop on “Future of Democracy and Good Governance in Sri Lanka” organized by Center for Policy Alternatives held in October,2005 Participated workshop on the use of Interactive Multimedia in Development of Courseware, Feb 22nd- March 11th 2005,Organized by Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia and University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka | |
Certificate in teaching in Higher Education- Staff Development Centre , University of Colombo 2003 |