Anuradha Bakshi & Ishrat ShaikhEnglish / Poster<strong>The</strong>ories <strong>of</strong> career choice and development: Critical analysis in light <strong>of</strong> diversecontexts in IndiaAbstractCareer counselors use certain career choice and career development theories for making theirpractice more effective. Each <strong>of</strong> these theories has made a contribution; simultaneously, the relevance<strong>of</strong> these theories for different cultures and sub-cultures needs closer examination. In this poster,selected theories formulated by non-Indian theorists have been examined for relevance in the Indiancontext. Examples <strong>of</strong> theories evaluated include Holland’s <strong>The</strong>ory, Hoppock’s <strong>The</strong>ory, Super’s theory,Ginzberg’s <strong>The</strong>ory, and Roe’s <strong>The</strong>ory. Moreover, the Indian context is conceptualised as plural ratherthan singular such that there are differences by community, socio-economic privilege, and urban-ruralresidence etc. <strong>The</strong>refore, first this poster includes a critical evaluation <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the selected theoriesin light <strong>of</strong> the diverse contexts in India. A sincere attempt has been made to view the suitability <strong>of</strong> atheory from multiple perspectives: for example, the perspective <strong>of</strong> a young man from a privilegedfamily versus that <strong>of</strong> an older woman from an underprivileged family. Whose occupation or careerchoice and development does the theory help explain and why? Career choices are not universal;career development is not guaranteed. Career or rather occupational choices in the culture <strong>of</strong> povertydiffer from those in the culture <strong>of</strong> advantage. Age at entry, reasons for entry into an occupation, thenumber <strong>of</strong> available options or opportunities, the quality <strong>of</strong> these opportunities, and the acceleratedprogression or restricted/dead-end work in that occupation, all are substantially subject to differencesin age, sex, privilege, historical time, community and socio-geographic location. Second, the posterincludes short case descriptions <strong>of</strong> real-life persons from Mumbai who do not fit the stereotype <strong>of</strong> each<strong>of</strong> the theories. Third, the poster includes reflection over new developments in career theories,especially the induction <strong>of</strong> a systems perspective. Lastly, there is illustration <strong>of</strong> how contemporaryHuman Development theories can infuse new life into career theoretical perspectives.About the presentersContact Information:email:Language:Type <strong>of</strong> Presentation:49 New Marine Lines, Mumbai 400020, India.anustra@gmail.comEnglishPosterAnuradha Bakshi is a Reader Designate at the Nirmala Niketan College <strong>of</strong> Home Science, University <strong>of</strong> Mumbai. She hascompleted her PhD from the University <strong>of</strong> Tennessee at Knoxville, USA, and her master’s degree from the Maharaja SayajiraoUniversity <strong>of</strong> Baroda. Please refer to page 15 for further details about Anuradha.Ishrat Shaikh is a student in the M.Sc. programme in Human Development at the Nirmala Niketan College <strong>of</strong> Home Science,University <strong>of</strong> Mumbai. She has graduated with a B.Sc. in Human Development from Nirmala Niketan. She has especiallyenjoyed her placements in a preschool and in an old age home. She was the head <strong>of</strong> the Student Executive Council in hersenior year. She is interested in working in the field <strong>of</strong> counselling and education.20IAEVG-Jiva Conference, India, 2010
Archana JainEnglish / Scientific PaperSecond careers: An eventual need in today’s worldAbstractToday’s market forces are constantly undergoing change. Pr<strong>of</strong>essional opportunities <strong>of</strong> today may notnecessarily be in demand within a few years or even months. Excessive competition and everchanging work environment can lead to disillusionment among many adults in terms <strong>of</strong> their aspiredpr<strong>of</strong>essional goals and dreams. <strong>The</strong>re is an urgent need to prepare the adults for the futurechallenges, even those who are happy with their current careers. Recognition <strong>of</strong> the sign <strong>of</strong> the currentpr<strong>of</strong>ession losing its significance is as important as preparing for the second career. Career Guidanceand Counselling pr<strong>of</strong>essionals can play a very vital role in ensuring lifelong happiness and satisfactionamong working adults.About the presenterDesignation:Organization:Contact Information:email:Language:Type <strong>of</strong> Presentation:LecturerSVT College <strong>of</strong> Home ScienceSVT College <strong>of</strong> Home Science, S.N.D.T Women’s University,Vithaldas Vidyavihar, Juhu Road, Santacruz (West), Mumbai 400049,India.jainarchanas@yahoo.co.inEnglishScientific Paper21IAEVG-Jiva Conference, India, 2010
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