Rural Sociology

Paper Code: 
25DSOC701
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
6.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objective:

This course will enable the students to focus their attention on the need of a sociological perspective in studying rural life and outline the approach to study the rural society. It further attempts to portray the picture of the multi-sided and complex rural life and the emerging trends.

 

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Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

25DSOC701

Rural Sociology

(Theory)

CO37: Analyze the origin and development of rural sociology.

CO38: Evaluate rural social institutions, rural dynamics and agrarian relations.

CO39: Examine various aspects of rural power structure and rural leadership.

CO40: Analyze the challenges of development in rural societies.

CO41:Evaluate the rural developmental programmes and policies framed by the government.

CO42:  Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentations, Discussion, Tutorials

Learning activities for the students: Reading assignments,Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks,visits to rural areas

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

 

Unit I: 
Unit I:
  • Rural Sociology: Meaning, Origin and Development, Scope, Subject Matter, Approaches and Utility. Need for development of Rural Sociology in India.

 

Unit II: 
Unit II:

·     Rural Community: Concept and Distinctive Features; Rural Habitation and Settlement; Rural Social Institutions: Family, Marriage and Caste.

Village Environmental Crisis: Causes and Extent of Environmental Degradation, Measures

18.00
Unit III: 
unit III
  • Agrarian Society: Agrarian Relations (Meaning and Definition); Agrarian Social System and Stratification; Land Management in Rural India; Rural Land Reforms.
  • Rural Dynamics: Processes of Change in Rural Society- Little Tradition, Great Tradition, Universalization and Parochialization.

 

18.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV:
  • Peasant Movements: Concept, Types and Causes
  • Panchayati Raj and Democratic Decentralization (with special reference to Rajasthan): Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad.

 

 

18.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V
  • Rural Reconstruction: Meaning, Objectives and Importance
  • Programmes for Rural Reconstruction: Green Revolution, MNREGA,
    Skill India Mission, Self-Help Groups- Bank Linkage Programme.

 

 

Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:

  • Desai, A.R. (5thEdition). 2019, Rural Sociology in India, New Delhi: Popular PrakashanPvt. Ltd.
  • Dube, S.C. 2003, India’s Changing Villages, New Delhi: Routledge.
  • Srinivas, M.N. 1966, India’s Villages, New Delhi: Asia Publishing House.

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  • Singh Manmohan. 2018, Rural Sociology in India, New Delhi: Rajat Publications.
  • Joshi R.P. &Narwani G.S. 2016, Panchayati Raj in India: Emerging across the States.Jaipur: Rawat Publications
  • Gillette, J.M. 1927, Rural Sociology, Washington: American Sociological Society.
  • Marriott, McKim. 1968, Village India, Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
  • Singh, Yogendra. 2004, Modernization of Indian Tradition, Rawat Publications.
  • Doshi, S.L. & Jain, P.C. 2002, Rural Sociology, Jaipur: Rawat Publications.
  • Chauhan Brijraj, 2012, Study of a Rajasthan Village, Jaipur, Jaipur:Rawat Publications

 

e-Resources:

 

REFERENCE JOURNALS:

  • Journal of Rural Development, National Institute of Rural development, Hyderabad
  • International Journal of Development Issues, Emerald Group Publishing

 

 

Academic Session: 
2025-26
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