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Structure of Indian Society
Paper Code:
NSS102
Credits:
3
Contact Hours:
45.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
- 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.
- Sharma, K.L. Social Stratification and Mobility.
- Prabhu, P.N. Hindu Social Organization
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