Dynamics of Indian Society

Paper Code: 
25GSOC201
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
4.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objective:

The course will enable the students to gain a comprehensive understanding of Indian society.

 

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Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

title

25GSOC201

 

Dynamics of Indian Society

(Theory)

CO1:Develop multicultural competence and ethical awareness essential for good citizenship
CO2: Examine demographic dynamics of Indian society
CO3: Evaluate the functions of caste and class

CO4:Develop sociological imagination to analyze social institutions.

CO5:Develop capacity to analyse contemporary issues associated with women. necessary for problem solving

CO6:  Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials

 

Learning activities for the students: Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, Oral and visually creative presentations

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

 

Unit I: 
Unit I: Idea of Indian Society
  • Evolution of Indian Society, Socio-Cultural Dimensions, 
    Historically Embedded Diversities, Unity in Diversity

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit II: Demographic Dynamics and Trends in Indian Society
  • Rural Society: Features, Problems
  • Urban Society: Features, Problems

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit III: Caste and Class
  • Caste System: Characteristics, Functions, Changes in Caste System,
    Caste and Politics
  • Class System: Features, Future of Caste and Class in India

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV: Social Institutions
  • Family: Features of Joint Family, Changing Dimensions
  • Marriage:  Hindu and Muslim Marriage, Changing Trends

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit V: Women in Indian Society
  • Status of Women in Modern and Post Modern Era
  • Problems of Women in contemporary society
  • Schemes for Development and Welfare of women.

 

Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:

  • Ahuja R., 2006, India Social System. Jaipur: Rawat Publications
  • Singh, Yogendra 2003, Cultural Change in India: Crisis and Resilience. Jaipur: Rawat Publications.
  • Atal, Yogesh. 2006, Changing Indian Society, Jaipur: Rawat Publications.

 

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  • 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
  • Dumont, L. Homo Hierarchicus, 1980, Caste System and Its Implications, Chicago, University of Chicago Press.
  • Ghurye, G.S., Caste and Class in India,1957,  Bombay: Popular Prakshan
  • Sharma, K.L.; 2007; Indian Social Structure and Change, Rawat Publications.
  • Srinivas, M.N., 1963: Social Change in Modern India.California, Berekeley : University of California Press
  • Singh, Yogendra, 1973: Modernization of Indian Tradition.Jaipur: Rawat Publications
  • Uberoi, Particia, 1993: Family, Kinship and Marriage in India .New Delhi : Oxford University Press
  • Kapadia, K.M.1966: Marriage and Family in India.London: Oxford University Press.
  • Kuppuswamy, B. 1993: Social Change in India, Delhi: Konark Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
  • Uberoi, Patricia 1993. Family, Marriage and Kinship in India, New Delhi: Oxford University Press

 

e-RESOURCES:

 

JOURNALS:

  • Cultural Studies, Taylor and Francis
  • Contemporary Sociology, Sage Publications
  • Contributions to Indian Sociology, Sage Publications

 

 

Academic Session: 
2025-26
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