The Kerala Sociological Society (KSS) was formed in 1971.
It is a professional body of sociologists in Kerala, established to promote teaching and research in Sociology and to raise the status of the profession in the State and the country with membership from the rest of India as well as abroad.
The credit for its inception goes to Dr. P.K.B. Nair, Rev. Dr. Jose Murickan SJ, and Rev. Dr. Joseph Puthenkalam S, the senior most Sociologists in Kerala. They were ably backed by Prof. Mariamma Joseph, Prof. John Kattakayam, Rev. Sr. Marie Cecile, Prof. C.J. Mathew, Rev. Sr. Samuel.
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Kerala Sociological Society has instituted the following Awards with a view to encourage its members to grow and excel in and with the discipline

Prof. John Kattakayam Young Sociologist Award

Prof. John Kattakayam Young Sociologist Award

Prof. PKB Nayar Endowment Ever Rolling Trophy

Fr. Puthenkalam Memorial Ever Rolling Trophy

Rev. Sr. Marie Cecile Memorial Ever Rolling Trophy
