Indian Society and Social Problems

Paper Code: 
24MSW122
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students  to gain deeper understanding of the complex social realities in India, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to engage in informed discussions, advocacy, and action towards building a more inclusive, equitable, and just society.

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Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

 

24MSW122

Indian Society and Social Problems

(Theory)

 

CO7:Examine the  basic sociological concepts

CO8:Analyze various social problems

CO9:Analyze the change in social institutions

CO10: Examine the challenges for national integration

CO11: Examine various social processes and concept of social control

CO12:Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentations, Discussion, Tutorials, Case studies

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation,Individual and group projects

 

Unit I: 
Basic Concepts
  • Meaning & features of: Society, Community, Associations and Institutions.
  • Social Groups: Primary, secondary, reference, in groups and out groups.

 

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Unit II: 
Crime and Delinquency
  • Concept of social deviance and Social Problems: Crime and Delinquency 
  • Sociological Theories of Crime

 

  • Social Problems in India:Youth Unrest,Suicide, Illiteracy,Beggary

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Social Institutions
  • Structure and change in Indian Social institutions: Family and Marriage.
  • Problems of family and marriage in India: Divorce, desertion, widowhood, dowry, family conflicts.
  • Women’s status and Feminism in India: Patriarchy & Gender
12.00
Unit IV: 
Challenges to National Integration
  • Social structure and social stratification
  • Study of Casteism, Communalism, Regionalism with reference to applications in social work
12.00
Unit V: 
Social Processes and Social Control
  • Social Processes: Socialization, Co-operation, conflict
  • Social control.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Ahuja Ram., 2016, Social Problems in India, Jaipur: Rawat Publications.
  • Sharma, K.L., 2007, Indian Social Structure and Change, Jaipur: Rawat Publications

 

References: 
  • Patel T. & Baviskar B.S., 2010, Understanding Indian Society Past and Present, New Delhi: Orient Blackswan.
  • Ahuja, R., 2016, Society in India, Jaipur: Rawat Publications
  • Dahiwale S.M., 2006, Understanding Indian Society, Jaipur: Rawat Publications
  • Verma, Pawan K., 1998, The Great Indian Middle Class, Delhi: Penguin Books.
  • Gore, M.S., 2002, Unity in Diversity, Jaipur: Rawat Publications.
  • Lal, Deepak., 2000, The Poverty of Development Economic, New Delhi: Oxford University Press
  • Uberoi P., 1994, Family, Kinship and Marriage in India, New Delhi: Oxford university Press,
  • Kothari, Rajni., 1995, Caste in Indian Politics. New Delhi: Orient Longman
  • White James M., 2008, Family Theories, London: Sage Publications.

 

E-Resources:

 

Journals:

  • Sociological Bulletin, Sage Publications
  • Social Change, Sage Publications

 

 

 

Academic Session: 
2024-25
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