Structure of Indian Society

Paper Code: 
SOC 102
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

The objectives of this course are-

  1. To present a comprehensive, integrated and empirically-based profile of Indian society.
  2. To analyze certain features specific to Indian society like caste system.
  3. To examine the status of women through the ages.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

SOC102

Structure of Indian Society

CO5: Recognize cultural plurality and demographic dynamics of Indian society.

CO6: Identify the problems of rural and urban societies and suggest possible solutions.

CO7:Analyze certain features specific to Indian society like caste system and status of women

CO8:Use sociological imagination to interlink various social systems and their functions.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments,

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Unit : I
  • Approaches to the study of Indian society: Indological, Structural, Culturological and Historical.
  • Features of Indian Society; Cultural Plurality and Ethnic Diversity in India; Unity in Diversity

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Unit II
  • Demographic Dynamics and Trends in India.
  • 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
Unit III: 
Unit III
  • Social Stratification: Concept and forms; Social Stratification in India: Caste System: Meaning, Characteristics and Functions; Theories of origin of Caste; Caste and Politics; Changes in the Caste System.
9.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV
  • Class System in India: Meaning and features: Middle Class and Indian Culture; Future of Caste and Class in India.
9.00
Unit V: 
Unit V
  • Women and Society: Status of Women in various ages (Vedic, Post Vedic, Medieval, Modern and Independent India); Problems of Modern Women; Development and Welfare of Women.
Essential Readings: 

Books Recommended

Core Readings

  • Shah A.M., 2019, (2nd Edition). The Structure of Indian Society: Then and Now, New Delhi: Taylor & Francis
  • Ahuja, Ram, 1999,  Society in India: Concepts, Theories and Recent Trends, Jaipur: Rawat Publications.
  • Verma Pawan K. 1998, The Great Indian Middle Class, Delhi: Penguin Books.
  • Tumin Melvin M., 1987 (2nd Edition). Social Stratification, New Delhi: Printice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
References: 

Supplementary Readings

  • 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 Society and Culture Delhi : Oxford University Press
  • Mandelbaum, D.G., 1970.  Society in India. Bombay: Popular Prakashan
  • Srinivas, M.N., 1980 India: Social Structure. New Delhi: Hindustan Publishing Corp.
  • Dumont, L 1970. Homo Hierarchus: Caste System and Its Implications, Chicago: Chicago University Press
  • Ghurye, G.S.,1957. Caste and Class in India, Bombay,
  • Sharma, K.L.; 2007; Indian Social Structure and Change, Jaipur: Rawat Publications.
  • Gore, M.S.; 2002, Unity in Diversity, Jaipur:Rawat Publications.
  • Bose, N.K. 1967. Culture and Society in India. Bombay: Asia Publishing House
  • Kothari, Rajni 1995. Caste in Indian Politics. New Delhi: Orient Longman

 

Journals

  • Sociological Bulletin, Sage Publications
  • Contributions to Indian Sociology, Sage Publications
  • American Sociological review, Sage Publications

 

Academic Session: 
2021-22
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