Sociology of Deviant Behaviour

Paper Code: 
SOC 302
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

The objectives of this course are-

  1. To sensitize the student to the concept and patterns of disorganization and deviance
  2. To enable them to acquire sociological understanding of these issues and problems over and above their commonsense understanding, empower them to deal with these issues and problems 
  3. To serve as change agents both in government and non-governmental organizations.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

SOC302

Sociology of Deviant Behaviour

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

CO34:Analyze the causes of social disorganization and deviance.

CO35: Identify the causes and consequences of personal and social disorganization.

CO36: Explain the concept of crime and juvenile delinquency.

CO37:Develop skills to deal with social deviance and serve as change agents in government as well as non- government organizations

CO38:Develop understanding of sociological theories and approaches  associated with crimes.

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentations, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation,  Giving tasks

 

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

 

9.00
  • Deviance: Meaning and Features; Causes of Deviant Behaviour; Merton’s Theory of Deviant Behaviour.
  • Anomie: Concept and Theories
9.00
  • Social Organization: Meaning and Features; Social Disorganization: Meaning and Features; Approaches to Social Disorganization: Social Problem approach, Bio-Psychological approach, Geographical approach, Cultural approach, Microscopic- Macroscopic theory.      
  • Difference between Social Organization and Disorganization.
9.00
  • Personal Disorganization: Causes and Types. Difference between Personal and Social Disorganization.
  • Social Disorganization in India: Family, Urban and Rural Disorganization

 

9.00
  • Crime: Sociological and Legal Concepts; Features and Classification of Crime; Factors and Theories of Crime Causation.
  • Social Media and Cyber Crime: Concept and Types
  • Juvenile Delinquency: Concept, Causes and Reformatory Measures. Difference between Crime and Delinquency
9.00
  • Suicide: Concept, Causes and Remedies. Durkheim’s Theory of Suicide
  • Alcoholism and Drug Addiction: Factors, Evil Effects and Measures of Control
  • Prostitution: Causes, Disadvantages and Rehabilitation.
Essential Readings: 
  • Ahuja, Ram. 2014. (3rd Edition). Social Problems in India. Jaipur: Rawat Publications.
  • Ahuja, Ram. 2001. Criminology. Jaipur: Rawat Publications.
  • Forsyth, Craig.J and Copes, Heith. 2014. Encyclopedia of Social Deviance. USA: Sage Publications.

 

References: 

SUGGESTEDREADINGS:

  • Pandey, Vinita. 2016. Indian Society and Culture. Jaipur: Rawat Publications.
  • Madan, G.R. 1961. Indian Social Problems (6th edition). New Delhi: Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
  • Elliott and Merrill. 1961. Social Disorganization. New Delhi: Harper Publications.
  • Gill, S.S. 1998. The Pathology of Corruption. New Delhi: Harper Collins Publishers
  • Thio Alex 1955. Deviant Behaviour. New York: Harper Collins College Publishers
  • Dinitz, Simon et al 1975. Deviance. New York : OUP
  • Gillin, J.L. 1969. Social Problems. Bombay: The Times of India Press
  • Kelly, Delos H. 1984.Deviant Behaviour. New York: St. Martin’s Press
  • Sutherland, E.H. & Cressey, D.R., 1968, Principles of Crimininology, Bombay: The Times of India Press

 

E-RESOURCES:

 

JOURNALS:

  • Social Problems, Oxford University Press
  • International Journal of Sociology, Taylor and Francis

 

Academic Session: 
2021-22
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