To recognize the features of unity in diversity in Indian society
To describe the concept of social stratification.
To examine the problems of weaker sections of society.
9.00
Features of Indian Society; Cultural Plurality and Ethnic Diversity in India; Unity in Diversity
Demographic Dynamics and Trends in India.
9.00
The Rural Society: Meaning and Features; Problems of Indian Villages.
The Urban Society: Meaning and Feature; Problems of Urban
Society.
The Rural - Urban Contrast and Convergence.
9.00
Social Stratification: Concept and forms
Social Stratification in India: Caste & Class System: Meaning, Characteristics and Functions
Changes in the Caste System.
9.00
Indian Social Institutions: Marriage: Cultural Variations (Hindu & Muslim Marriage)
Hindu Joint Family
Changing Dimensions of Marriage and Family in India
9.00
Problems & Disabilities of Weaker Sections in India: Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes; Suggestions, Remedies and Legislative Measures
Status of Women in Indian Society; Women Empowerment
Essential Readings:
References:
Dube, S.C. 1990:Society in India (New Delhi : National Book Trust)
Dube, S.C. 1995: Indian Village (London : Routledge)
Karve, Irawati, 1961: Hindu Society : An Interpretation (Poona Deccan College)
Lannoy, Richad, 1971: The Speaking Tree : A Study of Indian NSSiety and Culture (Delhi : Oxford University Press)
Srinivas, M.N., 1980 India: Social Structure New Delhi: Hindustan Publishing Corp.
Ghurye, G.S., Caste and Class in India, Bombay, 1957, Indina Sadus, Bombay, 1958.
Sharma, K.L.; 2007; Indian Social Structure and Change, Rawat Publications.
Gore, M.S.; 2002, Unity in Diversity, Rawat Publications.