Indian Social System

Paper Code: 
SOC202
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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.

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Basic Institutions

Basic Institutions: Marriage System in India: Religious and Cultural Variations (Hindu and Muslim Marriage).Family ystem in India (Hindu jointfamily).                             Changing Dimensions of Marriage and Family

9.00
Unit II: 
Religion and Society

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

9.00
Unit III: 
Social Change in India

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

9.00
Unit IV: 
The Globalisation Process

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

9.00
Unit V: 
Planned Change

   Planned Change in IndianSociety.Nation Building in Indian Society.

Essential Readings: 
  • Ghurye, G.S., Caste and Class in India, Bombay, 1957, Indina Sadus, Bombay, 1958.
  • 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)
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.
  • Ghurye, G.S., Caste and Class in India, Bombay, 1957, Indina Sadus, Bombay, 1958.
  • 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 : ThoSOCn 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
Academic Session: 
2015-16
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