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SOCIOLOGY

B.A. PART – I

SEMESTER – I

Paper – I Introduction to Sociology

Paper Code: SOC-101

Objectives:

This introductory paper is intended to acquaint the students with sociology as a social science

and the distinctiveness of its approach among the social sciences. It is organized in such way

that even students without any previous exposure to sociology would acquire an interest in the

subject and follow it.

NOTE: Total time required to complete the syllabus will be 45 hours (9 hours per unit)

Unit – I

Introduction to Sociology: Origin, meaning and definition, scope and subject matter.

Applied Sociology: Social Policy and Social Planning.

Unit –II

The Scientific perspective to Sociological Understanding (Nature).

Sociology and other Social Sciences; The Sociological Perspective.

Unit – III

Basic Concepts - Society, Culture, Community and Association: Concept and Features.

Social Group s- Meaning, Types and Features.

Unit – IV

Basic Concepts- Status and Role: Concept, Types and Relationship.

Social Norms and Social Values.

Unit – V

Socialization : Concept, Stages, Agencies and Theories.

Social Control: Concept, Nature and Agencies.

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References

� Bottomore, T.B. 1972. Sociology: A Guide to Problems and Literature Bombay:

George Allen and Unwin (India).

� Haralambos, M. 1998. Sociology: Themes and Perspective. New Delhi: Oxford

University Press.

� Inkeles, Alex.1987. What is Sociology? New Delhi: Prentice-Hall of India.

� Jayaram, N. 1988. Introductory Sociology. Madras: Macmillan India.

� Schaefer, Richard T. and Robert P. Lamm 1999. Sociology. New Delhi: Tata-McGraw

Hill.

� Johnson, Harry M. 1995. Sociology: A Systematic Introduction, New Delhi: Allied

Publishers.

� Davis, Kingsley. 1995. Human Society, Delhi: Surjeet Publications.

� Maciver, R.M. and Page C.H. 1974. Society: An Introductory Analysis, McMillan.

� Giddens, Anthony. 1989. Sociology U.K.: Polity

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SOCIOLOGY

B.A. PART – I

SEMESTER – I

Paper –II Structure of Indian Society

Paper Code: SOC-102

Objectives:

It is presumed that the student has some familiarity with Indian society by virtue of the fact that

she is a member of it and that she has observed and experienced some facets of it. However,

this familiarity is likely to be superficial, selective and rather fragmentary. The course is aimed

at rectifying these limitations by presenting a comprehensive, integrated and empirically-based

profile of Indian society. This paper aims to analyze certain features specific to Indian society

like caste system as well the status of women in the Indian society through ages.


Unit – I

Approaches to the study of Indian society: Indological, Structural, Culturological and

Historical.

Features of Indian Society; Cultural Plurality and Ethnic Diversity in India; Unity in Diversity

Unit – II

Demographic Dynamics and Trends in India. The Rural Society: Meaning and Features; Problems of Indian Villages.

The Urban Society: Meaning and Feature; Problems of Urban Society.

The Rural - Urban Contrast and Convergence.

Unit – III

Social Stratification: Concept and forms; Social Stratification in India: Caste System: Meaning,

Characteristics and Functions; Theories of origin of Caste; Caste and Politics; Changes in the

Caste System.

Unit IV

Class System in India: Meaning and features: Middle Class and Indian Culture; Future of Caste

and Class in India.

Unit V

Women and Society: Status of Women in various ages (Vedic, Post Vedic, Medieval, Modern

and Independent India); Problems of Modern Women; Development and Welfare of Women.

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References

� Dube, S.C. 1990: Society in India (New Delhi : National Book Trust)

� Dube, S.C. 1995: Indian Village (London : Routledge)

� Dube, S.C. 1958: India’s Changing Villages (London :Routledge and Kegan Paul)

� Karve, Irawati, 1961: Hindu Society : An Interpretation (Poona Deccan College)

� Lannoy, Richad, 1971: The Speaking Tree : A Study of Indian Society and Culture

(Delhi : Oxford University Press)

� Mandelbaum, D.G., 1970 Society in India Bombay: Popular Prakashan

� Srinivas, M.N., 1980 India: Social Structure New Delhi: Hindustan Publishing Corp.

� Karve, Irawati, 1961 Hindu Society : An Interpretation Poona Deccan College

� Dumont, L 1970. Homo Hierarchus: Caste System and Its Implications, Chicago.

� Ghurye, G.S., Caste and Class in India, Bombay, 1957, Indina Sadus, Bombay, 1958.

� Verma, Pawan K. 1998, The Great Indian Middle Class, Delhi: Penguin Books.

� Sharma, K.L.; 2007; Indian Social Structure and Change, Rawat Publications.

� Gore, M.S.; 2002, Unity in Diversity, Rawat Publications.

� Sharma, K.L. Social Stratification and Mobility.

� Sharma, K.L. Social Inequality in India (2nd

Edition)

� Ahuja, Ram, 1999, Indian Social System, Rawat Publications.

� Bose, N.K. 1967. Culture and Society in India. Bombay: Asia Publishing House

� Kothari, Rajni 1995. Caste in Indian Politics. New Delhi: Orient Longman

� Prabhu, P.N. Hindu Social Organization

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SOCIOLOGY

B.A. PART – I

SEMESTER – II

Paper – I Social Institutions and Processes of Change

Paper Code: SOC-201

Objectives:

This paper is intended to acquaint the students with basic institutions of society,their forms and

functions. The student will also acquire and understanding of social dynamics and the

processes of change.


Unit – I

The Economic System: Meaning, Features, Types (Simple and Complex Economic system)

The Political System: Concept and Relations

Unit – II

Religion and Society: Concept and Relations.

Education and Society: Concept and Relations.

Unit – III

Family: Meaning, Forms and Functions;

Marriage: Meaning, Forms & Functions.

Kinship: Concept and Usages.

Unit – IV

Social Change: Concept, Factors and Types.

Sub-Processes of Social Change: Social Evolution, Social Progress and Social Development.

Theories of Social Change.

Unit – V

Socio-Cultural Processes: Co-Operation, Competition and Conflict.

Globalization: Concept, Attributes and Consequences.

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References

� Bottomore, T.B. 1972. Sociology: A Guide to Problems and Literature Bombay:

George Allen and Unwin (India).

� Haralambos, M. 1998. Sociology: Themes and Perspective. New Delhi: Oxford

University Press.

� Inkeles, Alex.1987. What is Sociology? New Delhi: Prentice-Hall of India.

� Jayaram, N. 1988. Introductory Sociology. Madras: Macmillan India.

� Schaefer, Richard T. and Robert P. Lamm 1999. Sociology. New Delhi: Tata-McGraw

Hill.

� Johnson, Harry M. 1995. Sociology: A Systematic Introduction, New Delhi: Allied

Publishers.

� Waters, Malcolm, 1995, Globalization, New York: Routledge and Kejan Paul.

� Davis, Kingsley. 1995. Human Society, Delhi: Surjeet Publications.

� Maciver, R.M. and Page, C.H. Society: An Introductory Analysis, McMillan.

� Wilbert, Moore and Robert Cook, 1967, Social Change, New Delhi, Prentice Hall.

� Goode, William J. 1989. The Family, New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.

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SOCIOLOGY

B.A. PART – I

SEMESTER – II

Paper –II Indian Social System

Paper Code: SOC-202

Objectives:

The continuity between the present and the past is an evident feature of Indian society. Though

this continuity is reflected in the structure of the course, the focus is on the contemporary

Indian society. It is hoped that the sociological perspective on Indian society presented in this

course will also enable students to gain a better understanding of their situation and region.

This paper aims to study contemporary Indian society under the impact of globalization and the

changes brought about through planning.


Unit I

Basic Institutions: Marriage System in India: Religious and Cultural Variations (Hindu and

Muslim Marriage).

Family System in India (Hindu joint family).

Changing Dimensions of Marriage and Family.

Unit II

Religion and Society: Basic tenets of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam; Their Impact

on Indian Society.

Unit III

Social Change in India: Sanskritization, Westernization, Modernization and Secularization.

Unit IV

The Globalization Process: It’s Impact on Indian Culture and Society.

Unit V

Planned Change in Indian Society.

Nation Building in Indian Society.

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References

� Karve, Irawati, 1961 : Hindu Society : An Interpretation (Poona Deccan College)

� Lannoy, Richad, 1971 : The Speaking Tree : A Study of Indian Society and Culture

(Delhi : Oxford University Press)

� Mandelbaum, D.G., 1970 Society in India (Bombay : Popular Prakashan)

� University of California Press)

� Dumont, L. Homo Hierarchicus: Caste System and Its Implications, Chicago, 1970.


� Appadurai, Arjun, 1997, Modernity at Large: Cultural Dimensions of Globalization.

New Delhi: OUP.

� Singh, Yogendra 2003, Cultural Change in India: Crisis and Resilience: Rawat

Publications.

� Atal, Yogesh. 2006, Changing Indian Society, Rawat Publications.

� Ahuja, Ram, 1999, Indian Social System, Rawat Publications.

� Sharma, K.L.; 2007; Indian Social Structure and Change, Rawat Publications.

� Srinivas, M.N., 1963: Social Change in Modern India (California, Berekeley :

University of California Press)

� Singh, Yogendra, 1973: Modernization of Indian Tradition (Delhi : Thomson Press)

� Uberoi, Particia, 1993: Family, Kinship and Marriage in India (New Delhi : Oxford

University Press)

� Kapadia, K.M. Marriage and Family in India.

� Kuppuswamy, B. 1993, Social Change in India, Delhi: Konark Publishers Pvt. Ltd.

� Atal, Yogesh. 2006, Changing Indian Society, Rawat Publications.

� Uberoi, Patricia 1993. Family, Marriage and Kinship in India, New Delhi: Oxford

University Press

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SOCIOLOGY

B.A. PART – II

SEMESTER – III

Paper –I Social Research Methods

Paper Code: SOC-301

Objectives:

This course aims to provide an understand of the nature of social phenomena, the issues

involved in social research and the ways and means of understanding and studying social

reality. Thus, the emphasis is threefold. Firstly, on the study of research methods as a means of

understanding social reality. Second, the tools and techniques are only instruments and not the

end or goal of research. Thirdly, there are different perspectives and methods (as in

quantitative and qualitative research) of understanding social phenomena. There are no

universally accepted methods.


Unit – I

The Scientific Method: Meaning and Features.

Meaning and Nature of Social Research: Positivistic and Interpretative.

Unit II

Research Design: Exploratory, Descriptive, Experimental, Cross Sectional, Longitudinal.

Unit III

Data: Forms and Sources; Techniques of Data Collection: Questionnaire, Schedule, Case

Study, Interview, and Observation.

Unit IV

Hypothesis: Concept and Types; Sources of Hypothesis; Utility of Hypothesis in Social

Research.

Unit V

Sampling: Basic Concept, Merits and Demerits; Probability Sampling; Non Probability

Sampling; Sample Size.

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References

� Jayaram, N. 1989. Sociology: Methods and Theory. Madras: McMillan.

� Kothari, C.R. 1989. Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques, Bangalore,

Wiley Eastern.

� Young, P.V. 1988. Scientific Social Surveys and Research. New Delhi: Prentice Hall.

� Ahuja. Ram. 2006, Research Methods, Rawat Publications.

� Wilkinson and Bhandarkar, Methodology and Techniques of Social Research, New

Delhi: Himalaya Publishing House.

� Blyman, Alan. 2001, Social Research Methods, Oxford University Press

� Babbie, E.R. 2006, the Practice of Social Research, Wadsworth Publishing Company.

� Sarantakos, S. 2005, Social Research, Palgrave MacMillan.

� Galtung, John. 1967, Theory and Methods of Social Research. George Allen & Unwin

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SOCIOLOGY

B.A. PART – II

SEMESTER – III

Paper –II Sociology of Deviant Behaviour

Paper Code: SOC-302

Objectives:

Societies today are undergoing rapid and massive changes. Many of the changes are such that

they tend to call into question the ages-old social norms and practices, thus giving rise to some

critical social issues and problems.

Hence the objectives of the course are to sensitize the student to the concept and patterns of

disorganization and deviance, enable them to acquire sociological understanding of these

issues and problems over and above their commonsense understanding, empower them to deal

with these issues and problems and to serve as change agents both in government and non-

governmental organizations.


Unit – I

Deviance: Meaning and Features; Causes of Deviant Behaviour; Merton’s Theory of Deviant

Behaviour.

Anomie: Concept and Theories Unit II

Social Organization: Meaning and Features; Social Disorganization: Meaning and Features;

Approaches to Social Disorganization: Social Problem approach, Bio-Psychological approach,

Geographical approach, Cultural approach, Microscopic- Macroscopic theory.

Difference between Social Organization and Disorganization.

Unit III

Personal Disorganization: Causes and Types. Difference between Personal and Social

Disorganization.

Social Disorganization in India: Family, Urban and Rural Disorganization

Unit IV

Crime: Sociological and Legal Concepts; Features and Classification of Crime; Factors and

Theories of Crime Causation.

Juvenile Delinquency: Concept, Causes and Reformatory Measures. Difference between Crime

and Delinquency

Unit V

Suicide: Concept, Causes and Remedies. Durkheim’s Theory of Suicide

Alcoholism and Drug Addiction: Factors, Evil Effects and Measures of Control

Prostitution: Causes, Disadvantages and Rehabilitation.

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References

� Ahuja Ram, 1997, Social Problems in India, Rawat Publications.

� Mowrer, E.R. Disorganization: Personal and Social

� Elliott and Merrill. Social Disorganization

� Madan, G.R. Social Change and Social Problems in Indian Society

� Gill, S.S. 1998. The Pathology of Corruption. New Delhi: Harper Collins Publishers

� Thio Alex 1955. Deviant Behaviour. New York: Harper Collins College Publishers

� Dinitz, Simon et al 1975. Deviance. New York : OUP

� Gillin, J.L. 1969. Social Problems. Bombay: The Times of India Press

� Kelly, Delos H. 1984.Deviant Behaviour. New York: St. Martin’s Press

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SOCIOLOGY

B.A. PART – II

SEMESTER – IV

Paper –I Statistical Reasoning in Sociology

Paper Code: SOC-401

Objectives:

This course plan aims to provide exposure to the fundamentals of various quantitative methods

which are useful in social research. Teaching certain quantitative methods, statistical

techniques and methods to collect and analyze the data would help them organize and analyze

the information gathered by them.


Unit – I

Objectives of Data Analysis.

Classification and Tabular Presentation of Data.

Diagrammatic Presentation of Data: Simple bar and Multiple bar.

Unit II

Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, Mode.

Unit III

Measures of Dispersion: Index of Qualitative Variation; Quartile Deviation, Standard

Deviation, Co-efficient of Variation.

Unit IV

Co-Relation: Meaning and Features, Rank Co-Relation; Product Moment Co-Relation.

Unit V

Process of Hypothesis Testing; Chi-Square Test.

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References

� Wright, Susan E. 1986 Social Science Statistics. Boston: Allyn & Bacon Inc.

� Loether, H.J. & McTavish, Donald. 1974 Inferential Statistics for Sociologists.

Boston: Allyn & Bacon Inc.

� Kurtz, Norman R. 1983 Introduction to Social Statistics. Paris: McGraw-Hill Book Co.

� Elifson et al. 1990 Fundamentals of Social Statistics. McGraw Hill Publishing Co.

� Levin, Jack .1983 Elementary Statistics in Social Research. New York: Harper & Row

Publishers

� Cohen, Louis & Holliday, Michael. 1982 Statistics for Social Scientists. New York:

Harper & Row Publishers

� Malec, Michael, A. 1977 Essential Statistics for Social Research. New York:

J.B.Lippincott Co.

� Ahuja. Ram. 2006, Research Methods, Rawat Publications.

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SOCIOLOGY

B.A. PART – II

SEMESTER – IV

Paper –II Indian Social Problems

Paper Code: SOC-402

Objectives:

This course is designed to identify and analyze same emerging social issues and problems

which have gained significant importance in the recent times. The aim is to sensitize the

students towards these issues and study various strategies, programmes and measures adopted

to bring about psychological, sociological and economic rehabilitation of the people in the

mainstream society.


Unit – I

Social Problem: Concept, Measurement and Causes. Theories of Social Problems.

Population Problem: Factors, Causes, Effects and Programmes of Control.

Unit II

Poverty: Concept, Causes, Effects and Measures of Eradication.

Violence against Women: Nature of Violence; Motivations in Violence: Theoretical

Explanations.

Domestic Violence: Wife Battering, Dowry and Bride Burning (Concepts, Factors and

Measures).

Female Infanticide and Foeticide.

Unit III

Unemployment: Meaning, Types, Causes and Effects; Extent of Unemployment in India;

Efforts and Programmes for removing Unemployment.

Illiteracy: Meaning, Causes, Effects and Measures; Extent of Illiteracy in India

Student Unrest: Meaning, Nature, Causes and Measures of Control

Unit IV

Problems of Weaker Sections: Problems and Disabilities of Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled

Castes and Other Backward Classes; Solutions and Suggestions to their Problems.

Unit V

National Integration: Concept and Bases; Challenges before National Integration: Casteism,

Communalism, Regionalism and Linguism.

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References

� Beteille, Andre, 1974. Social Inequality, New Delhi : Oxford University Press.

� Beteille, Andre, 1992. Backward Classes in Contemporary India., New Delhi : Oxford

University Press.

� Gill, S.S. 1998. The Pathology of Corruption. New Delhi : Harper Collin Publishers.

� Madan, T.N. 1991. Religion in India, New Delhi. : Oxford University Press.

� Sood, Sushma. 1989. Violence Against Women, Arihant Publishers.

� Ahuja, Ram. 1998 Social Problems. Jaipur: Rawat Publications

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SOCIOLOGY

B.A. PART – III

SEMESTER – V

Paper –I Classical Social Thinkers

Paper Code: SOC-501 Objectives:

Industrial Revolution and consequent transformation of mode of production brought out

dramatic and traumatic changes in the traditional feudal structure of the societies in Europe

though the emergence of capitalism. The changes that were brought by these events have had

far-reaching effects on the economic and social systems of these societies, commanding

attention of thinkers. That gave rise to the discipline of presented their distinct analysis, casual

and otherwise of these changes made efforts to highlight the different features of the emerging

modern industrial capitalist society and also attempted to predict the future of the emerging of

this society. Some of them engaged their attention on the issues related to development of

Sociology as a Science. They laid down the theoretical foundations of sociology on which

edifice of modern Sociological theories is erected. Besides, they also tried to analyse and

interpret other sociological issues such as education, power structures, religion and the like.

Among these sociological thinkers prominent are Karl Marx, Emile, Durkheim, Max Weber,

Vilfredo Pareto and August Compte certain Indian Sociologists.

Acquaintance with the writings of these thinkers would equip the student with theoretical

insights to know, analyse and interpret the social scenario around them and would also

familiarize with the different sociological perspectives and theories. While teaching, emphasis

should be critical analysis of the writing of these thinkers.


Unit – I

August Compte: Hierarchy of Science, Positivism

Unit II

Emile Durkheim: Social Facts, Division of Labour in Society

Unit III

Herbert Spencer: The Evolutionary Doctrine, Types of Societies

Unit IV

Karl Marx: Theory of Class Conflict, Concept of Alienation.

Unit V

Max Weber: Social Action, Bureaucracy

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References

� Aron, Raymond. 1967 (1982 reprint). Main Currents in Sociological Thought (2

Volumes). Harmondsworth, Middlesex: Penguin Books.

� Barnes, H.E. 1959. Introduction to the History of Sociology: Chicago. The University

of Chicago Press.

� Coser, Lewis A. 1979. Masters of Sociological Thought. New York: Harcourt Brace

Jovanovich.

� Morrison, Ken. 1955. Marx, Durkheim, Weber: Formation of Modern Social Thought

London: Sage.

� Ritzer, George. 1996. Sociological Theory. New Delhi: Tata-McGraw Hill.

� Zeitlin, Irving. 1998 (Indian Edition). Rethinking Sociology: A Critique of

Contemporary Theory. Jaipur: Rawat.

� Parsons Talcott 1937-1949. The structure of Social Action, Vol. I & II. McGraw Hill,

New York.s

� Nisbet 1966 – The Sociological Tradition Heinemann Educational Books LTD.,

London.

� Giddens, Anthony 1997: Capitalism & Modern Social Theory – An Analysis of writing

of Marx, Durkheim and Weber, Cambridge University Press Whole Book.

� Mayer, M. The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, Translated by Talcott

Parsons, London, 1930.

� Abraham and Morgan, 1985. Sociological Thought. Delhi: McMillan India Ltd.

� Aron, Raymond 1965. Main Currents in Sociological Thoughts. U.K.: Penguin Books.

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SOCIOLOGY

B.A. PART – III

SEMESTER – V

Paper –II – Social Anthropology

Paper Code: SOC-502

Objectives:

In recent years, there has been a grieving emphasis on the contextualization of Indian

sociology. One of the ways of going about this task is to focus on those segments which have

on the margins of society and which have not received, until recently, adequate scholarly

attention. This course is designed to study the timbale society and sensitize the students to

these problems poverty, deprivation and discrimination over a long period of time.


Unit – I

Introduction to Social Anthropology: Meaning, Nature and Scope; Need to Study Tribal

Societies: Aims and Utility.

Demographic Profile of tribes: Distribution and Concentration of tribal people, Tribal Zones.

Unit II

Culture: Meaning, Features and Components; Theories of Culture Growth.

The Tribal Family: Meaning and Forms; Theories of Origin of Family.

Unit III

The Tribal Marriage: Forms and Ways of acquiring Mates.

Religion and Magic amongst Tribes; Theories of Origin of Religion.

Unit IV

The Tribal Economy: Meaning and Features; Stages of Economic Development; The

Economic Mechanism; Economic life of Kharia and Kuki tribes.

Custom and Law: Meaning and Features; Justice and Government in Primitive Societies.

Unit V

Problems of Tribal People; Tribal Welfare: Constitutional Safeguards and Reforms.

Profile of Tribes of Rajasthan: Meena, Girasia and Bhil.

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References

1. Dube, S.C. 1977, Tribal Heritage of India, New Delhi, Vikas

2. Hasnain, N., 1983, Tribes in India, Harnam Publications, New Delhi.

3. Singh. K.S., 1972, Tribal Situation in India, Indian Institute of Advanced Study.

4. Singh K.S., 1985, Tribal Society, Manohar, Delhi.

5. Singh, K.S., 1984, Economics of the Tribes and their Transformation (Concept

Publishing, New Delhi)

6. Singh, K.S. 1995, The Scheduled Tribes, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.

7. Paul, Bohannan, 1963. Social Anthropology, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc.

8. Mair, Lucy, 1972, An Introduction to social Anthropology, Oxford University Press.

9. Majumdar and Madan, Introduction to Social Anthropology. Asia Publishing House,

New Delhi.

10. Pocock, David. 2000. Understanding Social Anthropology, Athlone Press, London

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SOCIOLOGY

B.A. PART – III

SEMESTER – VI

Paper –I – Indian Social Thinkers

Paper Code: SOC-601

Objectives:

This course is intended to introduce o the students to the substantive, theoretical and

methodological issues which have shaped the Indian sociological thinking in the latter half of

the 20th

century, and which continue to concern the practitioners of sociology today. The main

focus of this course will be to analyze the various sociological concepts and theories developed

by the Indian Sociological thinkers. The course will also examine the theoretical relevance and

analytical utility of he premises, methodology and conclusion of these diverse perspective in

understanding society and change.


Unit – I

Radha Kamal Mukerjee: Theory of Social Values; Theory of Social Science

Unit II

D.P. Mukherjee: Dialectics of Traditions; Development of Art and Literature

Unit III

M.N. Srinivas: Concept of Dominant Caste; Concept of Sanskritization and Westernization.

Unit IV

G.S. Ghuriye: Concept of Caste

A. R. Desai: Concept of Nationalism

Unit V

Yogendra Singh: Tradition and Modernization.

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References

� Singh, Yogendra. 1986. Indian Sociology: Social Conditioning and Emerging trends.

New Delhi: Vistaar.

� Srinivas, M.N., 1991, Indian: Social Structure, Hindustan Publishing Corporation,

Delhi.

� Srinivas, M.N., 1998, Social Change: In Modern India, Orient Longman.


� Desai, A.R. 1982, The Social Background of Indian Nationalism, Popular Prakashan,

Bombay.

� Avasthi, Abha, 1997, Social and Cultural Diversities, Rawat Publications.

� Singh, Yogendra, 1973: Modernization of Indian Tradition (Delhi : Thomson Press)

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SOCIOLOGY

B.A. PART – III

SEMESTER – VI

Paper –II – Rural Sociology Paper Code: SOC-602

Objectives:

India is a classic land of agriculture. Its long past history, its complex social organization and

religious life, its varied cultural patterns, can hence be understood only if a proper study is

made of the rise, growth, crystallization and subsequent fossilization and break up of the self-

sufficient village community, the principal pivot of the Indian Society. Rural society in India

has acquired a new significance after independence. The agrarian sector provides the very

morphological framework for the underdeveloped Indian Society. As a result, constant efforts

are being made to re-shape the agrarian social structure, subjecting it to the pressures of

actively operating agencies of social change.

This paper attempts to focus the attention on the need of a sociological perspective in studying

rural life and outline the approach to study the rural society. It further attempts to portray the

picture of the multi-sided and complex rural life and the emerging trends.


Unit – I

Rural Sociology: Meaning, Origin and Development, Scope, Subject Matter, Approaches and

Utility. Need for development of Rural Sociology in India.

Unit II Rural Community: Concept and Distinctive Features; Rural Habitation and Settlement; Rural

Social Institutions: Family, Marriage and Caste.

Urban Community: Concept and Characteristics; Rural-Urban Distinction and Continuum;

Rural Emigration.

Unit III

Agrarian Society: Agrarian Relations (Meaning and Definition); Agrarian Social System and

Stratification; Land Management in Rural India; Rural Land Reforms.

Rural Dynamics: Processes of Change in Rural Society- Little Tradition, Great Tradition,

Universalization and Parochialization.

Unit IV

Rural Power Structure: Traditional Power Structure in Rural India: Bases and Features,

Modernization of Traditional Power Structure.

Rural Leadership: Meaning, Features, Traditional Bases and Emerging Patterns.

Unit V

Panchayati Raj and Democratic Decentralization ( with special reference to Rajasthan) : Gram

Sabha, Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad.

Rural Reconstruction: Meaning, Objectives and Importance; Programmes for Rural

Reconstruction (with special reference to Green Revolution, IRDP and Five Year Plans)

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References

� Desai, A.R. 2005, Rural Sociology in India, Popular Prakashan Pvt. Ltd.

� Desai, A.R. 2005, Rural India in Transition, Popular Prakashan Pvt. Ltd.

� Dube, S.C. 2003, India’s Changing Villages, Routledge.

� Gillette, J.M. 1927, Rural Sociology, American Sociological Society.

� Marriott, McKim. 1968, Village India, University of Chicago Press.

� Singh, Yogendra. 2004, Modernization of Indian Tradition, Rawat Publications.

� Srinivas, M.N. 1966, India’s Villages, Asia Publishing House.

� Doshi, S.L. & Jain, P.C. 2002, Rural Sociology, Rawat Publications.

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