Basic Social Science Concepts

Explore the intricate dynamics of society, culture, human behavior, and family systems to enhance your understanding and practice in social work.

Basic Social Science Concepts

1 Social Work and Its Relationship to other Disciplines

  1. Evolution of Social Work as an Academic Discipline
  2. Social Work and its Relation to other Disciplines

2 Society and Culture

  1. Society
  2. Socialization
  3. Culture
  4. Social Work, Society, and Culture

3 Indian Society- Composition, Classification and Stratification

  1. People of India—Some Basic Facts
  2. Social Stratification
  3. Doing Social Work in a Pluralistic Society

4 Social Groups, Social Institutions and Social Control

  1. Social Groups
  2. Social Institutions
  3. Social Control
  4. Social Work, Groups, Institutions and Social Control

5 Social Change- Meaning, Characteristics and Factors

  1. Social Change: Characteristics and Sources
  2. Major Factors of Social Change
  3. Theories of Social Change
  4. Social Work and Social Change

6 Psychological Foundation for Social Work Practice

  1. Definition of Psychology
  2. Branches of Psychology
  3. Need for Psychology in Social Work
  4. Introduction to Personality
  5. Factors Contributing to the Development of Personality
  6. Theories on Personality Development

7 Concepts of Social Psychology for Social Work Practice

  1. Introduction to Group and Group Processes
  2. Introduction to Leadership in Groups
  3. Introduction to Social Attitudes
  4. Introduction to Prejudice, Discrimination, and Stereotypes

8 Social Learning and Motivation

  1. Social Learning
  2. Learning and Memory
  3. Learning: Translating Knowledge into Practice
  4. Motivation
  5. Theories of Motivation
  6. Relevance of Motivation in Social Work Practice

9 Defense Mechanisms and Stress

  1. Concept of Defense Mechanisms
  2. Types of Defense Mechanisms
  3. Stress
  4. Coping with Stress
  5. Relevance of Defense Mechanisms in Social Work

10 Stages of Human Growth and Development

  1. Understanding the Terms—Human Growth and Development
  2. Stages of Human Growth and Development
  3. Theories on Human Development

11 Biological Aspects of Human Growth and Development

  1. Formation of a New Life in the Prenatal Stage
  2. Babyhood Stage
  3. Early Childhood Stage
  4. Middle Childhood Stage
  5. Adolescence Stage
  6. Young Adulthood Stage
  7. Middle Adulthood Stage
  8. Late Adulthood Stage

12 Concept of Family and Marriage

  1. Family: Meaning and Functions
  2. Marriage: Meaning and Purpose
  3. Family and Marriage: Implications for Social Work Professionals

13 Understanding Man and Woman

  1. Physical Differences and Implications
  2. Psychological and Emotional Differences
  3. Social Structure and Gender Orientation
  4. Implications: Gender Discrimination
  5. Sexual Minorities

14 Family Life Cycle

  1. Independence Stage
  2. Initiation Stage: Coupling
  3. Expansion Stage: Parenting
  4. Contracting Stage: Retirement and Empty Nest

15 Family and Marriage in the Changing Society

  1. Impact of Social Change on Institution of Family
  2. Emerging Forms, Changing Functions and Dynamics of Family
  3. Emerging Forms and Changing Functions of Marriage

16 Social Work with Families

  1. Family Disorganization and Social Work Intervention
  2. Conceptual Framework for Assessment and Intervention
  3. Family Stress Management
  4. Family Crisis and Family Therapy
  5. Family Life Enrichment Programme

17 Contemporary Problems in Family System

  1. Marital Distress
  2. Abuse and Violence
  3. Economic Stress
  4. Ageing, Illness, and Disability
  5. Coping with Death, Dying, and Grief

18 Parenting Adolescents and Youngsters

  1. Drug and Alcohol Abuse
  2. Delinquent Behaviour
  3. Prominent Psychosocial Problems
  4. Adolescents and Sex Related Issues
  5. Recommended Response