Indian Society: Structure and Change

Paper Code: 
SOC 123
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The  objectives of this course are:

1.To present comprehensive, integrated and  empirically-based profile of Indian society.

  1. To analyze certain features specific to Indian society like caste system as well the status of women in the Indian society through ages.

 

Course outcomes (COs)

 

 

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Learning and teaching strategies

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SOC 123

 

 

 

Indian Society: Structure and Change

 

CO9:List the features  of basic institutions in Indian Society

CO10:.Discuss the traditions, continuities and changes taking place in the Indian society.

CO11:Analyze the evolution of Indian society and the various changing dimensions thereof

CO12:.Evaluate the problems of contemporary Indian society

CO13:Formulate suitable solutions for betterment of the society

 

Approach in teaching: Lecture and Classroom discussions (Tool-Power Point Presentations)

Learning activities for the students: Interactive sessions. Classroom discussions on the basis of assignments, Discussions using case study method.

Assessment tasks will include test on the topic/quiz, student presentations and assignments
 

 

12.00
  • Evolution of Indian Society: Socio-cultural Dimensions
  • Cultural and Ethnic Diversity: Historically-embedded diversities in respect of language, caste, religious beliefs and practices and cultural practices; Unity in Diversity

 

12.00
  • Basic Institutions of the Indian Society: Family, Marriage and Kinship

Changing dimensions of marriage and family in India

12.00
  • Political and Economic Developments in Indian Society:
  • Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG); Problems of economic development
  • Class, Elite and Indian Politics
12.00
  • Women in India:
  • Status of women through ages
  • Constitutional safeguards and Women Empowerment
12.00
  • Problems of Indian Society: Casteism, Communalism, Terrorism, Regionalisn
  • Nation building
Essential Readings: 

Core Readings

 

  • Gore, M.S.; 2015, Unity in Diversity, Jaipur: Rawat Publications.
  • Ghurye, G.S., 2011.( 2nd Edition). Caste and Class in India, Bombay: Popular Prakashan
  • Dube, S.C. 1990: Society in India .New Delhi : National Book Trust

 

  • Ahuja, Ram, 1999, Indian Social System, Jaipur: Rawat Publications

 

Supplementary Readings

 

  • Singer Milton, 2018, Traditional India:Structure and Change. Jaipur: Rawat Publications
  • Dube, S.C. 1995: Indian Village.  London : Routledge

 

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

 

  • Lannoy, Richad, 1971: The Speaking Tree : A Study of Indian Society and Culture. New 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.

 

 

  • Dumont, L 1970. Homo Hierarchus: Caste System and Its Implications, Chicago: University of Chicago Press

 

  • Sharma, K.L.; 2007; Indian Social Structure and Change, Jaipur: 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

 

            Journals

  • Indian Growth and Development Review, Emerald Group Publications
  • Economic and Political Weekly
Academic Session: 
2020-21
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