Indian Society: Structure and Change (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25SOC123
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
12.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students togain a comprehensive and integrated understanding of Indian society. This paper aims to analyze certain features specific to Indian society and develop sociological imagination to interpret social issues.

 

12.00
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

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Learning and teaching strategies

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Course Code

Course

Title

25SOC 123

Indian Society: structure and change

(Theory)

CO13: Analyze the evolution  and the unique features of Indian society

CO14: Examine the characteristics of  institutions and changing dimensions

CO15:Critically evaluate the processes of political and economic development

CO16:.Examine the status of women through the ages

CO17: Evaluate the problems of Indian society and formulate suitable solutions for betterment of the society

CO18:  Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching: Lecture, Powerpoint presentations ,Classroom discussions, Interactive sessions using various online resources,

Learning activities for the students: Class discussions through presentations ; Information of realistic situations to be presented and discussed

Class test, Semester end examinations,

 Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials,

 Assignments, Presentation,

 Individual and group projects
   
   
   
 
   
   

 

Unit I: 
India as Plural Society
  • 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
Unit II: 
Basic Institutions of the Indian Society
  •  Family, Marriage and Kinship
  • Changing dimensions of marriage and family in India

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Political and Economic Developments in Indian Society
  • Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG); Problemsof economic development
  • Class, Elite and Indian Politics

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Women in India
  • ·Status of women through ages
  • Constitutional safeguards and Women Empowerment
12.00
Unit V: 
Problems of Indian Society
  • Casteism, Communalism, Terrorism, Regionalisn
  • Nation building

 

 

Essential 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

 

References: 

SUGGESTED 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

 

e-RESOURCES:

 

JOURNALS:

  • Indian Growth and Development Review, Emerald Group Publications
  • Economic and Political Weekly

 

 

Academic Session: 
2025-26
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