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SOCIOLOGY

Unit 1: Social Institutions

  • Chapter 1: Marriage
    • Types of marriage: Monogamy, polygamy, arranged and love marriages.
    • Changing trends in marriage and factors affecting marriage in modern society.
  • Chapter 2: Family
    • Joint and nuclear families, extended families.
    • Functions, features, and changes in the family system.
  • Chapter 3: Kinship
    • Meaning and types of kinship.
    • Role of kinship in traditional and modern societies.

Unit 2: Social Processes

  • Chapter 4: Socialization
    • Agencies of socialization: Family, school, peer groups, and media.
    • Theories of socialization.
  • Chapter 5: Social Stratification
    • Meaning and forms: Class, caste, gender, and race.
    • Social mobility and factors affecting mobility.

Unit 3: Social Change

  • Chapter 6: Concept of Social Change
    • Characteristics and causes of social change.
    • Cultural, technological, and demographic factors influencing change.
  • Chapter 7: Social Movements
    • Types of social movements: Reform, revolutionary, and counter-movements.
    • Examples of social movements in India (e.g., Chipko Movement, Women’s Movement).

Unit 4: Social Problems

  • Chapter 8: Poverty
    • Causes, consequences, and measures to reduce poverty in India.
  • Chapter 9: Unemployment
    • Types of unemployment, causes, and impact on society.
  • Chapter 10: Crime and Juvenile Delinquency
    • Theories of crime, factors leading to criminal behavior, and reformative measures.
  • Chapter 11: Communalism, Casteism, and Regionalism
    • Definitions, causes, and impact on national integration.

Unit 5: Indian Society

  • Chapter 12: Tribal Communities in India
    • Characteristics, problems faced, and measures for upliftment.
  • Chapter 13: Rural Society and Urban Society
    • Features, differences, and challenges of rural and urban life.
  • Chapter 14: Globalization and Indian Society
    • Effects of globalization on culture, economy, and social structure.

Unit 6: Gender and Society

  • Chapter 15: Gender Inequality
    • Concept, causes, and measures to promote gender equality.
  • Chapter 16: Role of Women in Society
    • Changing status of women and feminist movements in India.