Society, Social Institutions & Social Problems

Society, Social Institutions & Social Problems

1 Basic Sociological Concepts

  1. Society
  2. Community
  3. Associations
  4. Institutions
  5. Primary Groups and Secondary Groups

2 Evolution of Human Society – Nature and Characteristics

  1. Evolution of Society
  2. Society as a System of Relationship
  3. Individual and the Society
  4. Socialisation

3 Social Processes

  1. Social Interaction
  2. Forms of Social Interaction
  3. Social Control
  4. Assimilation

4 Social Change- Concept and Factors involved in Social Change

  1. Concept and Definitions of Social Change
  2. Concept of Social Progress and Social Development
  3. Factors of Social Change
  4. Social Attitudes, Social Values and Social Change

5 Social Control

  1. Meaning and Definition of Social Control
  2. Social Control, Self-Control, Socialization, and Maladjustment
  3. Purpose of Social Control
  4. Need and Importance of Social Control
  5. Forms of Social Control
  6. Means of Social Control
  7. Agencies of Social Control

6 Marriage and Family

  1. Marriage Institution
  2. Family Institution
  3. Relationships within the Family
  4. General Characteristics of Family
  5. Socialization
  6. Stability in Family Patterns
  7. Adjustments in Marriage
  8. Change in Family Patterns
  9. Family Disorganization and Divorce
  10. Single Parent Families
  11. Functional Approach to the Family

7 Society and Culture – Plurality of Culture in India

  1. Concept of Society
  2. Concept of Culture
  3. Relationship of Culture and Society
  4. Relationship of Culture, Society and Individual
  5. Plurality of Culture

8 Social Stratification

  1. Social Stratification: theoretical Understanding
  2. Concept of Class
  3. Concept of Caste and its Characteristics
  4. Caste and Social Change
  5. Impact of Caste System on Indian Society

9 The State as a Social Institution- Its Role and Impact on other Institutions

  1. State
  2. Constitution and Law
  3. Legislature, Executive and Judiciary
  4. Citizenship, Rights and Duties
  5. Democracy, Elite Theory and Power
  6. Welfare State: Liberty, Equality, Justice
  7. Nationalism: Religion, Caste and Class
  8. Civil society, Community Organisations, Social Capital
  9. Local Governance and Public Opinion

10 Marriage and Family- Choosing of Life Partner

  1. Meaning of Marriage
  2. The Functions and Purposes of Marriage
  3. The Historical Development of Marriage
  4. The Family
  5. Types of Family Pattern
  6. Choosing a Partner

11 Marriage in India

  1. Concept of Marriage
  2. Views of Marriage
  3. Forms of Marriage
  4. Marriage among Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Tribals

12 Society, Culture, Religion and Family Values

  1. Family Life: Changing Patterns
  2. Aspects of Value Formation in Family
  3. Family values and Influence of Socio-cultural and Religious Dimensions.
  4. Family as the Agent of a New Society

13 Marital Life and Role Expectations

  1. Role Expectations in Marital Life
  2. Role Conflicts
  3. Role Changes in Different Phases of Marriage

14 Introduction to Social Problems

  1. Definition
  2. Characteristics of Social Problems
  3. Social Problems in Indian Context
  4. Types of Social Problems
  5. Systemic Factors Leading to Social Problems
  6. Approaches to the Study of Social Problems
  7. Societal Response to Social Problems

15 Contemporary Social Problems-I

  1. HIV/AIDS
  2. Environmental Degradation
  3. Communalism
  4. Youth Unrest
  5. Corruption
  6. Migration and Displacement

16 Contemporary Social Problems-II

  1. Suicide
  2. Substance abuse
  3. Adult Crime
  4. Juvenile Delinquency
  5. Issues Faced by Minorities
  6. Issues faced by Backward Classes
  7. Issues Faced by Women

17 Social Defence

  1. The Rationale
  2. Concept of Social Defence
  3. Characteristics of Social Defence
  4. Social Defence Movement
  5. Growth of Social Defence Movement
  6. Social Defence: The Indian Context
  7. National Institute of Social Defence (NISM)
  8. Social Defence Programmes
  9. Problems Concerning Social Defence Programmes