This course portrays a broad canvass of unity and diversity of Indian society and culture, the evolution of Indian civilization from pre-historic to post-vedic era, the process of socio-cultural change in modern India, the constitutional framework safeguarding the interests of the weaker sections of society and finally the contributions of anthropologists to the understanding of Indian society and culture. The course aims at promoting a clear understanding of the varying patterns of social systems and cultures across the country and the forces binding them together leading to the appreciation of the composite nature of Indian culture.
Evolution of Indian Culture and Civilization: Pre-historic, Proto-historic (Indus valley civilization), Vedic era, Post-vedic era.
Pioneers in Indian Anthropology: Verrier Elwin, D.N Majumdar, G.S Ghurye
Tribal population in India: Socio-economic characterstics, tribal zones.
Need to study tribal societies.
Processes of Social Change: Sanskritisation, Westernisation, Universalisation, Parochialisation, Industrialisation, Urbanisation
Problems of Scheduled tribes in India.
Constitutional safeguards for Scheduled tribes in India.
Suggestions for solution of tribal problems.