B.A. in Sociology

B.A. in Sociology

Course Content:

PAPER – I PRINCIPLE OF SOCIOLOGY
The nature of sociology : The meaning of sociology – the sociological
perspective – sociology and social science – the scientific and
humanitistic orientations to sociological study.
PAPER – II INDIAN SOCIETY
Cultural and ethnic diversity : Historically-embedded diversities in
respect of Language, Caste, religious belief and practices and Cultural
patterns.
PAPER – III SURVEY METHODS IN SOCIAL INVESTIGATION
Social Research and Social Survey – Meaning Nature and Stages.
Data, Forms and Sources, Hypothesis.
PAPER – IV SOCIAL PROBLEM IN CONTEMPORARY INDIA
Concept of Social Problem, Crime and Delinquency.
Population problem and programmes of control.
PAPER – V SOCIAL THINKERS
Durkheim : Social Fact, Division of Labour, Suicide.
Max Weber : Social Action, Bureauracy & Religion.
PAPER – VI SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Social Anthropology : Definition, Nature and Scope.
Social Structure : Marriage, Family & Kinship.
Culture : Its Meaning, theories of culture, growth, magic and religion.
Primitive political system, Primitive Economic System.
Problems of Tribes in India, Tribes in Rajasthan: Bhils, Meenas and
Garasiyas.