Sociology of Indian Society

Paper Code: 
SOC/MSW144(a)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to sociologically examine concepts and theories associated with the Indian society.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

 

25SOC144(a)

 

Sociology of Indian Society

(Theory)

 

CO18: Examine the ideology, theory and methods in Indian Sociology

CO19: Analyse social stratification and differentiation and
CO20: Critically analyse changes in social institutions in Indian society

CO21: Examine the process of socialization in civil and military societies.

CO22:Formulate practical and context-specific solutions for contemporary social issues

CO23: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials

 

 

Learning activities for the students: Self- learning assignments,

Class test, Semester end examinations,  Solving problems, Assignments

 

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Theoretical Perspectives and Development of Indian Sociology
  • Ideology, Theory and Methods in Indian Sociology: Philosophical Theoretic, Culturological, Structural, Dialectical- Historical.
  • Development of Indian Sociology.

 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Social Stratification and Differentiation
  • Social Stratification and Social Differentiation in India: Theories, Forms and Changing Dimensions.
  • Social Institutions in India: Education, Polity, Economy, Religion.

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Social Change in Inida
  • Globalization and Social Change
  • Evolving Marriage Trends
  • Shift in Family Structure and Functions

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Socialization in Indian Context
  • Socialization: Concept and Theories
  • Agents of Socialization in Civil and Military societies in India
  • Civil vs Military Society: Crossover and Overlap

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Problems of Indian Society

 

  • Changing Nature of Problems of Indian Society: Terrorism, Civil Unrest, Cyber Crime
  • Civil and Military Reforms: Gender Integration, Inclusion of Marginalized Groups, Transparency, Morality & Ethics

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Ahuja.R.,2021,Social Problems in India (Fourth Edition). Jaipur:  Rawat Publications
  • De Souza, P. R. (ed) 2000: Contemporary India: Transitions, New Delhi Sage.
  • Derze, Jean & Amartya Sen, 1996: India Economic Development and Social Opportunity, New Delhi OUP.
  • Dhangare, D. N. 2004: Themes and Prospective in Indian Sociology, Jaipur, Rawat Publications.
  • Haralambos & Holborn,2014, Sociology: Themes and Perspectives (8 Edition), Collins

 
  • Sharma, K. L. 2007: Indian Social Structure and Change, Rawat Publications.
  • Singh Y 1986: Indian Sociology, Social Conditioning and Emerging Concerns, Delhi Vistaar.
  • Singh Y. 2006: Ideology and theory in Indian Sociology, Jaipur, Rawat Publications.
  • Sougaijam.A, 2018:Military Sociology: Past, Present and Future, Mittal Publications

 

 

Academic Session: 
2025-26
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