Indian Sociological Thought

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

The course will enable the students to apply theoretical perspectives of Indian Social Thinkers to critically analyze changes taking place in Indian society.

 

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Course Outcomes: 

 

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24SOC 323

 

Indian Sociological Thought(Theory)

CO76: Explore the  development of sociology in India and applicability of theoretical frameworks for studying Indian Society

CO77:Apply the theoretical concepts of unified social science and dialectics of tradition  for understanding Indian  society

CO78:Evaluate the ideas of Nationalism and Modernization foe understanding social change

CO79:Develop a critical outlook towards changes in social institutions.

CO80: Analyze the ideas of social reformers to address inequalities

CO81:  Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching: Lecture and Classroom discussions(Tool-Powerpoint Presentations), Discussions and Exposure to video lectures of thinkers available on the media

Learning activities for the students:

Lectures and

Classroom discussions using real life situations

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

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

12.00
Unit V: 
B.R. Ambedkar & M.K.Gandhi
  • 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: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

  • 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

·         https://archive.org/details/KinshipOrganizationInIndiaIrawatiKarve2ndEdition/page/n223/mode/2up

·         https://www.mea.gov.in/books-writings-of-ambedkar.htm

 

JOURNALS

·         Sociological Bulletin, Sage Publications

·         Contributions to Indian Sociology, Sage Publications

 

Academic Session: 
2024-25
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