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Paper Code: 
25CSOC201
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
6.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to develop sociological insights in understanding Indian society and formulate strategies for making an inclusive and developed society.

 

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Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

title

25CSOC 201

Society in India

(Theory)

CO7: Develop sociogical insights to understand cultural plurality of Indian society and participate in efforts of national intregration.

CO8: Critically view caste, class and   tribal situations in India

CO9: Examine the problems of rural and urban societies and suggest possible solutions.

CO10: Examine the features and changing trends in family and kinship

CO11: Assess the problems of deprived sections & women and  develop the ability to address inequalities in society

CO12:  Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments

 

Learning activities for the students: Self- learning assignments, Case study based questions, Seminar presentation.

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

 

Unit I: 
Unit I: India as Plural Society
  • Cultural Plurality and Ethnic Diversity in India; Unity in Diversity
  • Multi-culturalism: Concept, approaches
  • National Integration: Concept, Significance, Role of youth

 

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Unit II: 
Unit II: Caste, Class and Tribe
  • Caste System: Meaning, Characteristics and Functions; Theories of origin of Caste, Changes in the Caste System.
  • Class System: Meaning, Features, Emergence and significance of Middle Class
  • Tribes: Features and  Problems

 

18.00
Unit III: 
Unit III: Rural and Urban Societies
  • Rural Society: Meaning and Features; Problems of Indian Villages.
  • Urban society: Meaning, Features, Problems of Urban societies
  • The Rural - Urban Contrast and Convergence

 

18.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV : Family and Kinship
  • Family: Meaning, Types and Functions, Changing Trends
  • Kinship: Concept and Usages

 

18.00
Unit V: 
Unit V: Identities and Change
  • Dalit movement: Factors and Impact( Contribution of  M.K. Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar)
  • Status of women in various ages (Vedic, Medieval and Modern), Problems of women, Development and welfare of women

 

Essential Readings: 

Essential 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: 

Suggested 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

 

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