Indian Sociological Thought

Paper Code: 
SOC323
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

On completion of this course, the students will be able to;

CO66:Understand and appreciate  the  process of development of sociology in India

CO67:Apply theoretical concepts for understanding the processes of social change and development

CO68:Evaluate the ideas of Indian thinkers on the features of Indian society.

CO69:Develop a critical outlook towards the theoretical perspectives to understand their relevance in current scenario.

CO70: Analyze the reciprocal relationship between individual and society

Lecture and Classroom discussions(Tool-Powerpoint Presentations), Discussions and Exposure to video lectures of thinkers available on the media, Lectures and classroom discussions on the basis of case studies and real life situations.

Continuous Assessment Test on the topic/Quiz, students would be required to make presentations

 
 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Unit I
  • History and development of Sociology in India
  • Theoretical Orientations in Indian Sociology: Philosophical-theoretic, Structural-theoretic, Culturological, Dialecticai-historical

 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit II
  • Theory of Social Science: R. K. Mukerjee
  • Dialectics of Tradition: D.P. Mukherjee

 

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit III
  • Rise of Indian Nationalism: A.R. Desai
  •  Integrated Model of Modernization: Yogendra Singh

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV
  • Caste in India (Features, Changes): G.S.Ghurye
  • Dominant Caste, Sanskritization, Weternization: M.N. Srinivas
  • Joint Family in India: I.P. Desai, Irawati Karve

 

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit V
  • Social and Political Ideas: B.R. Ambedkar
  • Development Ideas (Social Welfare) : M.K.Gandhi

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Mukherjee R.K., 1964: The Dimensions of Values: Unified Theory, Allen & Unwin
  • Mukerji D.P., 2002, Indian Culture: A Sociological Study, New Delhi: Rupa & Co.
  • Desai A.R., 2011: Social Background of Indian Nationalism, New Delhi: Popular Prakashan
  • Desai I. P., 1956: The Joint Family in India, Sociological Bulletin, New Delhi: Sage
  • Ghurye G.S., 2016: Caste and Race in India, New Delhi: Sage
  • Gandhi M.K. 2008 (2nd Edition) India of my Dreams, Ahemedabad: Navjeevan Mudranalaya

 

References: 
  • Chakrabarty B., 2018: The Socio-Political Ideas of B.R.Ambedkar, New Delhi:Routledge
  • Bharathi K.S., 1991: Social Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, New Delhi:Concept Publishing House
  • Singh, Yogendra, 1973: Modernization of Indian Tradition, Jaipur: Rawat Publications
  • Karve, Irawati, 1961: Hindu Society: An Interpretation, Poona: Deccan College
  • Dhanagre, D.N. 1993: Themes and Perspectives in Indian Sociology, Jaipur: Rawat
  • Dube, S.C., 1973: Social Sciences in a Changing Society, Lucknow University Press
  • Madan T.N., 1978: Dialectic of Tradition and Modernity in the Sociology of D.P. Mukerjee,  New Delhi: Manohar Publications
  • Nagla B.K.   . Indian Sociological Thought, Jaipur: Rawat Publications
  • Singh, Yogendra, 2004: Ideology and Theory in Indian Sociology, Jaipur: Rawat
  • Srinivas M.N., !995: Social Change in Modern India, New Delhi: Orient Blackswan
  • Marriott, McKim, 1990: India Through Hindu Categories, Delhi: Sage

 

e-RESOURCES

 

JOURNALS

  • Sociological Bulletin, Sage Publications
  • Contributions to Indian Sociology, Sage Publications

 

 

 

Academic Session: 
2023-24
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