The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE-1 CREDIT 3
Semester I Paper Code- SOC1101C01 HOURS 45
Paper Name- SOCIOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Define and describe the nature, origin and development of Sociology.
 Differentiate Sociology from other Social Sciences.
 Explain basic concepts of Society and Social Structure.
 Describe and explain the various institutions of society.
 State the theories of Social Stratification and Change.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: The Nature of Sociology: 12 hrs.
The meaning of Sociology;
Origin and Development of Sociology;
UNIT-I The Sociological Perspectives;
Sociology and Social Sciences;
The Scientific & Humanistic Orientations to Sociological Study;
The Uses of Sociology
Title: Basic concepts: 11 hrs.
Society; Community; Institution; Association; Groups; Sub-groups; Social
Structure; Status and Role; Position; Aggregate.
UNIT-II
Title: The Individual and Society:
Society & Culture; Socialization; Relation between Individual and Society; Social
Control; Norms; Values and Sanctions
Title: Institutions: 11 hrs.
UNIT-III Family; Marriage; Kinship; Religion; Education; Political System; Economic
System
Title: Social Stratification and Mobility: 11 hrs.
Meaning; Forms and Theories
Title: Social Change:
UNIT-IV Meaning & Types;
Evolution and Revolution;
Progress & Development;
Factors of Social Change

REFERENCES

1 Turner, Jonathan H. 1994. Sociology: Concepts and Uses McGraw Hill, N.Y.
2 Mitchell, Duncan. Sociology: The Study of Social Systems University Tutorial Press Ltd,
Foxton
3 Bottomore, T. B. 1970. Sociology: A Guide to Problems and Literature (2nd ed.) Blackie &
Son, Bombay
4 Inkels, Alex. 1977. What is Sociology? Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi.
5 Johnson, H. M. 1995. Sociology: A Systematic Introduction Allied Publishers, Delhi.
6 Haralambos, M. 1980. Sociology: Themes and Perspectives OUP, Delhi.
 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I ALLIED - 01 CREDIT 3
Semester I Paper Code- SOC1102A01 HOURS 45
Paper Name- SOCIETY AND POPULATION

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Understand the influence of population on social phenomena.
 Get acquainted to the demographic features and trends in Indian society.
 Understand population control in terms of social needs.
 Appreciate the population control measures and their implementation.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
The growth of world population;
UNIT-I
Future human societies and their environmental constraints;
The geographic distribution of population
Title 11 hrs.
Mortality;
UNIT-II Fertility;
Migration;
Age-sex composition
Title 11 hrs.
Population & Health;
UNIT-III
Population & Resources;
Population & Environment
Title 11 hrs.
Population & Infrastructure;
UNIT-IV
Population & Social dimensions;
Policy Issues in Population

REFERENCES

1 David, M. Heer. 1978. Society and Population. Prentice Hall, New Delhi.
2 Gowariker, V. 1992. Science, Population and Development Unmesh Communications, New
Delhi.
 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I ALLIED - 02 CREDIT 3
Semester I Paper Code- SOC1103A02 HOURS 45
Paper Name- SOCIETY AND POPULATION

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Understand the influence of population on social phenomena.
 Get acquainted to the demographic features and trends in Indian society.
 Understand population control in terms of social needs.
 Appreciate the population control measures and their implementation.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
The growth of world population;
UNIT-I
Future human societies and their environmental constraints;
The geographic distribution of population
Title 11 hrs.
Mortality;
UNIT-II Fertility;
Migration;
Age-sex composition
Title 11 hrs.
Population & Health;
UNIT-III
Population & Resources;
Population & Environment
Title 11 hrs.
Population & Infrastructure;
UNIT-IV
Population & Social dimensions;
Policy Issues in Population

REFERENCES

1 David, M. Heer. 1978. Society and Population. Prentice Hall, New Delhi.
2 Gowariker, V. 1992. Science, Population and Development Unmesh Communications, New
Delhi.
 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I Elective-01 CREDIT 3
Semester I Paper Code- SOC1104E01 HOURS 45
Paper Name- STUDY OF INDIAN SOCIETY

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to:

 Understand the basic institutions of Indian Society.
 Describe the structure and types of Indian Society.
 Explain the unity and diversity of Indian society.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: Basic institutions of Indian society: 12 hrs.
Family: Types and variations; functions and changes
UNIT-I Marriage: Types and forms; marriage as a sacrament and marriage as a
contract
Kinship: Terminology; notations; descent and inheritance
Title: Structure and types of Indian society – 1: 11 hrs.
Rural society: Characteristics of rural society; Indian villages; problems and
UNIT-II concerns of rural society
Urban society: Characteristics of urban society; Indian cities and towns;
problems and concerns of urban society
Title: Structure and types of Indian society – 2: 11 hrs.
UNIT-III Tribal society: Characteristics of tribal society; various Indian tribes;
problems and concerns of tribal society
Title: Unity and diversity in Indian society: 11 hrs.
UNIT-IV Unity of Indian society: Shared culture; language; regional ethos
Diversity of Indian society: Religious, linguistic, racial, caste and class

REFERENCES

1 Ahuja, Ram.1993. Indian Social System Rawat, Jaipur

2 Atal, Yogesh . 2008. Changing Indian Society Rawat, Delhi
3 Dube, S.C. 1990. Indian Society National Book Trust, India
4 Srinivas, M.N. 1969. India: Social structure Hindustan Publishing, Delhi
 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE 02 CREDIT 3
Semester II Paper Code- SOC1201C02 HOURS 45
Paper Name- INDIA: SOCIAL STRUCTURE

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Describe the institutions & concepts of caste, village, marriage, kinship and
inheritance.
 Explain the social structure of Indian Society.
 Describe the relationship between marriage, family and kinship.
 Discuss the concept of caste (jati) and caste (jati) mobility.
 Describe cultural and social change in Indian society.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: Structure of Indian Society: 12 hrs.
The Caste System;
Caste & Village Community;
UNIT-I
Role in Social structure;
Social System & Caste Order;
Basic Groups and Groupings
Title: Marriage, Family; Kinship and Inheritance: 11 hrs.
UNIT-II Marriage; Family and Kinship Relations;
Succession and Inheritance
Title: Jati, Caste and Change: 11 hrs.
Relations among People of Different Jatis;
UNIT-III Relations within the Jati;
Jati Mobility;
Village Panchayat
Title: Cultural and Social changes in India: 11 hrs.
On living in a revolution;
UNIT-IV Nation-building in Independent India;
Science, Technology and rural Development in India;
Changing institutions and values in Modern India

REFERENCES

1 Srinivas, M. N. 1982. India: Social Structure Hindustan Publishing Corporation, Delhi.

2 Mandlebaum, D. G. 1972. Society in India: Continuity and Change. Vol. I Popular
Prakashan, Bombay
3 Mandlebaum, D. G. 1972. Society in India: Change and Continuity. Vol. II Popular
Prakashan, Bombay
4 Ghurye, G. S. 1961. Caste, Class and Occupation Popular Prakashan, Bombay
5 Srinivas, M. N. 2002. Collected Essays OUP, Delhi
 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I ALLIED - 03 CREDIT 3
Semester II Paper Code-SOC1202A03 HOURS 45
Paper Name- SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Get introduced to the concepts of health and illness.
 Impress upon that health is primarily a social science subject than of a medical
science.
 Understand the inter-relationship between society and health.
 Understand the problem of health in India in its four dimensions.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: 12 hrs.
Social Perspectives of Health and Health Care;
UNIT-I Sociology of Health Policy in India;
Contribution of Sociology to health;
The Evolution of Social Medicine
Title: Health and Disease: Socio-cultural determinants: 11 hrs.
Socio-cultural contours of Health and Disease;
UNIT-II Health and Disease: Socio-cultural dimensions;
Traditional Healers and Health Care;
Health Care Delivery System: A Sociological Analysis
Title: 11 hrs.
The objective and subjective distribution of illness;
UNIT-III The sick role and the patient role;
Alternatives to the Physicians;
Inter personal relationship in hospital settings
Title: 11 hrs.
Hospitals as Special Groups;
UNIT-IV Hospitals and their Environment: The Community;
The Medical System: A Description;
The Medical System: Radical and Non-radical alternatives

REFERENCES

1 Albrecht, Gary L. and Fitzpatrick, R. 1994. Quality of life in healthcare: Advances in

Medical Sociology. Jai Press, Mumbai.
2 Venkataratnam, R. 1979. Medical Sociology in an Indian Setting MacMillan, Madras
3 Conrad, Peter et. al. 2000. Handbook of Medical Sociology Prentice Hall, New Jersey
4 Dak, T.M., 1991. Sociology of Health in India, Rawat Publications, Jaipur.
5 Denton, John. A. 1978. Medical Sociology. Houghton Mifflin Company, U.S.A.
 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I ALLIED - 04 CREDIT 3
Semester II Paper Code- SOC1203A04 HOURS 45
Paper Name- SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Get introduced to the concepts of health and illness.
 Impress upon that health is primarily a social science subject than of a medical
science.
 Understand the inter-relationship between society and health.
 Understand the problem of health in India in its four dimensions.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: 12 hrs.
Social Perspectives of Health and Health Care;
UNIT-I Sociology of Health Policy in India;
Contribution of Sociology to health;
The Evolution of Social Medicine
Title: Health and Disease: Socio-cultural determinants: 11 hrs.
Socio-cultural contours of Health and Disease;
UNIT-II Health and Disease: Socio-cultural dimensions;
Traditional Healers and Health Care;
Health Care Delivery System: A Sociological Analysis
Title: 11 hrs.
The objective and subjective distribution of illness;
UNIT-III The sick role and the patient role;
Alternatives to the Physicians;
Inter personal relationship in hospital settings
Title: 11 hrs.
Hospitals as Special Groups;
UNIT-IV Hospitals and their Environment: The Community;
The Medical System: A Description;
The Medical System: Radical and Non-radical alternatives

REFERENCES

1 Albrecht, Gary L. and Fitzpatrick, R. 1994. Quality of life in healthcare: Advances in

Medical Sociology. Jai Press, Mumbai.
2 Venkataratnam, R. 1979. Medical Sociology in an Indian Setting MacMillan, Madras
3 Conrad, Peter et. al. 2000. Handbook of Medical Sociology Prentice Hall, New Jersey
4 Dak, T.M., 1991. Sociology of Health in India, Rawat Publications, Jaipur.
5 Denton, John. A. 1978. Medical Sociology. Houghton Mifflin Company, U.S.A.
 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I Foundation - 06 CREDIT 3
Semester II Paper Code- SOC1204F06 HOURS 45
Paper Name-
GENDER AND FAMILY RELATED VALUES

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Trace the evolution of gender as a category of social analysis.
 Sensitize students to issues related to gender and family.
 Make them understand the changing gender roles.
 Acquaint them to the various social legislations and acts so that they can have a better
understanding of the social phenomena
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
Gender and sex; Understanding gender;
UNIT-I
Concepts of masculinity and femininity;
Changing family values in contemporary society; Family values
Title 11 hrs.
Issues related to gender and family;
UNIT-II
Changing gender roles;
Socialization; Agents of socialization and gender socialization
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-III Skewed sex ratio; Female Infanticide;
Foeticide; Domestic Violence
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-IV Social Legislation/Marriage Act, Domestic Violence Act; Inheritance Laws;
Female Foeticide Act; Anti-sex determination Act

REFERENCES

1 Bhasin, Kamla. 2000. Understanding Gender. Kali Primaries, New Delhi

2 Wharton, Amy S. 2005. The Sociology of gender Blackwell Publishing, Australia
3 Shams, Shamsuddin. 1991. Women, Law and Social Change. Ashish Publishing House, New
Delhi.
4 V.Geetha. Gender. 2002. STREE, Calcutta.
 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I Foundation - 07 CREDIT 3
Semester II Paper Code-SOC1205F07 HOURS 45
Paper Name- INDIAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Get familiarized to Indian Society.
 Gain better understanding of their own situation and region.
 Know their own culture.
 Highlight the unity and diversities of Indian society and culture.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: 12 hrs.
UNIT-I Structure and Composition of Indian Society –Villages; Definition of Society;
towns, cities, rural-urban linkages, tribes, weaker sections, population profile
Title: 11 hrs.
UNIT-II Historical, Geographical profile of Indian society; Social and economic profile of
Indian society
Title: 11 hrs.
UNIT-III Concept of culture; Cultural and ethnic diversity; historically embedded diversities
in respect of language, caste, religion
Title: 11 hrs.
UNIT-IV Religious beliefs and practices; status, values and roles; myth and lore; cultural
patterns; changing culture

REFERENCES

1 Mandalbaum, D. G. 1970. Society in India. Vol. I & II. Popular Prakashan, Bombay.
2 Ahuja, Ram. 2004. Indian Social System. Rawat Publication, Jaipur.
3 Dube, S. C. 1990. Society in India. National Book Trust, New Delhi.
4 Haralambos, M.1989. Sociology: Themes and Perspectives. O.U.P., Delhi.
 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I IDE - 02 CREDIT 3
Semester II Paper Code-SOC1206E02 HOURS 45
Paper Name- GENERAL SOCIOLOGY

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to:

 Describe the origin and development of sociology.
 Explain various concepts/theories of society.
 Systematically analyze complex societies.
 Describe various institutions of simple societies.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: The origin and development of Sociology: 12 hrs.
The meaning of Sociology and its basic concepts;
UNIT-I
Classical sociologists: Auguste Comte, Emile Durkheim,
George H. Mead, Karl Marx
Title: Theories of society: 11 hrs.
Functionalism;
UNIT-II
Marxism;
Interactionism
Title: Systematic analysis of complex societies: 11 hrs.
Social stratification;
UNIT-III Education;
Family;
Religion
Title: Social institutions in simple societies: 11 hrs.
Kinship and marriage;
UNIT-IV
Law and political systems;
Systems of beliefs and rituals

REFERENCES

1 Haralambos, M. with Robin Heald. 1980. Sociology: Themes and Perspectives

Oxford University Press, Delhi
2 Mitchell, G.D. 1970. Sociology: The Study of Social Systems Oxford University Press, Delhi
 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE - 03 CREDIT 3
Semester III Paper Code- SOC1311C03 HOURS 45
Paper Name-
FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIOLOGICAL THOUGHT

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Explain the emergence of sociology.
 Discuss the contributions of pioneers of sociology.
 Discuss the contributions of various sociological thinkers.
 Explain various sociological perspectives.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: The Emergence of Sociology: 12 hrs.
Transition from Social Philosophy to Sociology;
The Intellectual Context: Enlightenment
Title: The Social, Economic & Political Forces:
UNIT-I
The French and Industrial Revolutions
Title: The Pioneers:
Comte: Positivism;
Spencer: Social Darwinism, Super Organic Evolution
Title: The Classical Tradition: 11 hrs.
Durkheim: Social Solidarity and Suicide;
UNIT-II
Weber: Authority, The Protestant Ethic & The Spirit of Capitalism;
Marx: Materialist Conception of History & Class Struggle
Title: Schools of Sociological Theory: 11 hrs.
Functionalism;
UNIT-III
Conflict School;
Social Action Perspectives
Title: New Sociological Approaches: 11hrs.
UNIT-IV
Post Structuralism; Modernism; Post modernism

REFERENCES

1 Coser, Lewis, A. 1977. Masters of Sociological Thought (2nd ed.) Harcourt Brace
Jovanovich, New York
2 Ritzer, George. 1996. Modern Sociological Theory (4th ed.) The McGraw-Hill Campanies,
New Delhi.
3 Barnes, H. E. (ed.). 1947. An Introduction to the History of Sociology University of Chicago
Press, Chicago.
4 Aron, Raymond. 1969. Main Currents in Sociological Thought. Vol. I Penguin Books, U.K
5 Aron, Raymond. 1969. Main Currents in Sociological Thought. Vol. II Penguin Books, U.K
6 Haralambos, M. 1989. Sociology: Themes and Perspectives. OUP, Delhi.
 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE - 04 CREDIT 3
Semester III Paper Code- SOC1312C04 HOURS 45
Paper Name-
BASIC INSTITUTIONS OF INDIAN SOCIETY

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Describe the kinship system of India.
 Explain the concept of family and changing family patterns.
 Describe the marriage system among Hindus, Muslims and Christians.
 Acquaint with marriage legislation.
 Know the social significance of religion and religious groups in India.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: The Kinship System: 12 hrs.
Categories of Kinship: Definition; Terminologies of Kinship; Importance of
Kinship; Features of Kinship in North & Central India; Kinship Structure in South
UNIT-I
India; Matrilineal Family; Kinship Organization in Eastern India
Title: The Kinship Map of India:
Clan Organization & Marriage Rules
Title: The Family System: 11 hrs.
Concept of Family; Forms of Family; Types of Family; Traditional Joint Family;
UNIT-II
Changing Family Patterns; Change in Intra Family Relations; Household Dimension
of Family
Title: The Marriage System: 11 hrs.
UNIT-III The Hindu Marriage; Types of Marriages; Marriage Legislation;
The Muslim and Christian Marriages
Title: Religion in India: 11hrs.
Religious Groups in India;
Introduction to Various Religious Groups;
UNIT-IV Indigenous Religions;
Introduced Religions;
Hinduism;
Social significance of religion and religious groups in India

REFERENCES

1 Ahuja, Ram. 2004. Indian Social System Rawat Publications, Jaipur

2 Uberoi, Patricia (ed.). 2005. Family, Kinship and Marriage in India OUP, Delhi.
3 Mandalbaum, D. G. 1972. Society in India: Change and Continuity. Vol. II Popular
Prakashan, Bombay.
4 Madan, T. N. (ed.). 2004. Religion in India OUP, Delhi.
5 Madan, G. R. 2000. Western Thinkers on Indian Society Anamica Publishers & Distributors
Ltd, New Delhi.
6 Srinivas, M. N. 2002. Collected Essays OUP, Delhi.
7 Srinivas, M. N. and A. M. Shah. 1968. ‘Hinduism’ in International Encyclopedia of the
Social Sciences (ed.) David L. Sills, Vol.- 6, pp. 358-366 Macmillan Company & Free Press,
USA
 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE - 05 CREDIT 3
Semester III Paper Code- SOC1313C05 HOURS 45
Paper Name- SOCIOLOGY OF ENVIRONMENT

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Describe the concept of environment.
 Explain various theories of environment.
 Explain the impact of development on environmental management.
 Describe the relation between society and environment.
 Discuss the role of telecommunications and globalization on changing environment.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: 12 hrs.
Introduction; Concerning the Benefits; Passing on the Costs;
UNIT-I
Cauldron of Conflicts;
Ideologies of Environmentalism
Title: 11 hrs.
Conservative-Liberal-Socialism;
UNIT-II Knowledge of the People, by the People, for the People;
What are Forests for?;
Resources of Hope
Title: Sustainable Development and Environmental Management: 11 hrs.
UNIT-III Social and Demographical Sustainable Growth & Development –
Some Conceptual Issues
Title: Implication & Impact: 11hrs.
Third Path Paradigm Approach; Telecommunications and Betterment of Overall
UNIT-IV Environment
Title: Planning for sustainable development:
Role of agricultural exports in the sustainable development of India

REFERENCES

1 Gadgil, Madhav & Guha, Ramchandra. 1995. Ecology and Equity Penguin Books, U.S
2 Satyanarayan, B. (ed.). 1998. Social Sciences and Planning for Sustainable Development
Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I ALLIED - 05 CREDIT 3
Semester III Paper Code- SOC1314A05 HOURS 45
Paper Name- URBAN SOCIOLOGY

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Distinguish urban social structure from rural social structure.
 Analyze the relationship between urbanization and social transformation.
 Describe the history of urbanization in India.
 Analyze the demographic and ecological aspects of urbanization in India.
 Describe the social stratification and mobility in India.
 Understand Indian urban problems.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: 12 hrs.
UNIT-I Theoretical Problems;
Historical Aspects
Title: 11 hrs.
UNIT-II Demographic and Ecological Aspects;
Immigrant Communities and Neighborhoods
Title: 11 hrs.
UNIT-III Social Stratification and Mobility;
Marriage and Family; Religion
Title: Problems and Issues of Modernization: 11hrs.
Urbanization and Metropolitans;
Dominant Urban Problems;
UNIT-IV
Structure and Change in Giant Cities
Title: The Exploding Metropolis:
A Case Study of Delhi
REFERENCES
1 Rao, M.S.A. (ed.). 1992. Urban Sociology in India Orient Longman, New Delhi
2 Nagpaul, Hans. 1996. Modernization and Urbanization in India Rawat Publications, Jaipur
 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I ALLIED - 06 CREDIT 3
Semester III Paper Code- SOC1315A06 HOURS 45
Paper Name- URBAN SOCIOLOGY

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Distinguish urban social structure from rural social structure.
 Analyze the relationship between urbanization and social transformation.
 Describe the history of urbanization in India.
 Analyze the demographic and ecological aspects of urbanization in India.
 Describe the social stratification and mobility in India.
 Understand Indian urban problems.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: 12 hrs.
UNIT-I Theoretical Problems;
Historical Aspects
Title: 11 hrs.
UNIT-II Demographic and Ecological Aspects;
Immigrant Communities and Neighborhoods
Title: 11 hrs.
UNIT-III Social Stratification and Mobility;
Marriage and Family, Religion
Title: Problems and Issues of Modernization: 11hrs.
Urbanization and Metropolitans;
Dominant Urban Problems;
UNIT-IV
Structure and Change in Giant Cities
Title: The Exploding Metropolis:
A Case Study of Delhi

REFERENCES

1 Rao, M.S.A. (ed.). 1992. Urban Sociology in India Orient Longman, New Delhi
2 Nagpaul, Hans. 1996. Modernization and Urbanization in India Rawat Publications, Jaipur
 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I IDE - 03 CREDIT 3
Semester III Paper Code- SOC1316E03 HOURS 45
Paper Name- SOCIOLOGY OF AGEING

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Explain the Problem and Prospects of the Aged.
 Describe the Traditional Ways of Accommodating the Aged.
 Examine the Institutional Case of the Old.
 Discuss the health, Socio-economic, Psychological illness of the elderly.
 Discuss the various Strategies, Programmes and Measures/Policies to rehabilitate the
elderly people.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: Problems & Prospects of the Old: 12 hrs.
Integrated Approach to Old Age Care: Problems & Prospects;
Problems of the Aged – A Sociological Analysis;
UNIT-I
Aged – Problems & Prospects;
Elderly Life Span: Enigma & Viewpoint;
Deprivations of the Elderly in Slums
Title: Institutional Care of the Old: 11 hrs.
Home away from Home: A Survey of Old Age Homes in Kerala;
UNIT-II Caring for the Aged: Emerging Alternatives;
Institutional Care for the Aged;
Religion as a Solace to the Old
Title: 11 hrs.
Is Old Age Calamity?;
UNIT-III Elder Abuse & Adult Protection;
Health Promotion & Protection;
Physical Activity and Ageing
Title: Old Age Policies: 11hrs.
Old Age Programmes & Policies in India;
UNIT-IV National Policy for the Welfare of the Aged in India;
Old Age Programmes and Policies in India: A Case of Elders in Indian Railways;
Role of Peoples Participation in Empowering Families for Care of the Elderly

REFERENCES

1 Johnson C.S. & Rajan, S.I. (ed.) 2010. Ageing and Health in India. Rawat Publications,
Jaipur.
2 Thara Bhai, L. (ed.) 2002. Ageing: Indian Perspective. Decent Books, New Delhi.
3 Tibbitts, Clark. (ed). 1970. Handbook of Social Gerontology. University of Chicago Press,
Chicago & London.
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Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
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Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I IDE - 04 CREDIT 3
Semester III Paper Code- SOC1317E04 HOURS 45
Paper Name- SOCIOLOGY OF AGEING

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Explain the Problem and Prospects of the Aged.
 Describe the Traditional Ways of Accommodating the Aged.
 Examine the Institutional Case of the Old.
 Discuss the health, Socio-economic, Psychological illness of the elderly.
 Discuss the various Strategies, Programmes and Measures/Policies to rehabilitate the
elderly people.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: Problems & Prospects of the Old: 12 hrs.
Integrated Approach to Old Age Care: Problems & Prospects;
Problems of the Aged – A Sociological Analysis;
UNIT-I
Aged – Problems & Prospects;
Elderly Life Span: Enigma & Viewpoint;
Deprivations of the Elderly in Slums
Title: Institutional Care of the Old 11 hrs.
Home away from Home: A Survey of Old Age Homes in Kerala;
UNIT-II Caring for the Aged: Emerging Alternatives;
Institutional Care for the Aged;
Religion as a Solace to the Old
Title: 11 hrs.
Is Old Age Calamity?;
UNIT-III Elder Abuse & Adult Protection;
Health Promotion & Protection;
Physical Activity and Ageing
Title: Old Age Policies 11hrs.
Old Age Programmes & Policies in India;
UNIT-IV National Policy for the Welfare of the Aged in India;
Old Age Programmes and Policies in India: A Case of Elders in Indian Railways;
Role of Peoples Participation in Empowering Families for Care of the Elderly

REFERENCES

1 Johnson C.S. & Rajan, S.I. (ed.) 2010. Ageing and Health in India. Rawat Publications,
Jaipur.
2 Thara Bhai, L. (ed.) 2002. Ageing: Indian Perspective. Decent Books, New Delhi.
3 Tibbitts, Clark. (ed). 1970. Handbook of Social Gerontology. University of Chicago Press,
Chicago & London.
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Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
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Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE - 06 CREDIT 3
Semester IV Paper Code- SOC1411C06 HOURS 45
Paper Name- SOCIOLOGY OF GUJARAT REGION

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Describe the concept of region.
 Explain the notion of Gujarat region.
 Describe various caste studies of Gujarat.
 Describe various family studies of Gujarat.
 Gain knowledge about various social movements in Gujarat.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: Concept of Region: 12 hrs.
Through people; Ethnicity; Language; Culture; Religion; Economy; Polity; Social
Movements; Folklore and Myth
UNIT-I
Title: Notion of Gujarat Region:
Diversity; Plurality; Unity and Identity of Gujarat Region;
Methodological Approaches
Title: Caste Studies of Gujarat Region: 11 hrs.
The Mers of Saurashtra;
UNIT-II
The Vahivancha Barots of Gujarat;
A Note on the Hizadas of Gujarat
Title: Family studies of Gujarat: 11 hrs.
Some aspects of family in Mahuva;
UNIT-III
The household dimension of the family in India;
Tribal Studies of Gujarat
Title: History of Rural Development in Gujarat: 11hrs.
The Vedchi Movement during the Twenty Years of Independence & Concluding
UNIT-IV Observations;
Programmes, Friends’ Rural Centre, Rasulia;
Anti-Reservation Agitation and Structure of Gujarat Society

REFERENCES

1 Madan, T. N. 1994. Pathways, Approaches to the Study of Society in India OUP, New Delhi.
2 Shaw, A. M. 2000. Sociology in Regional Context Seminar, 495
3 Shah, A.M. & R.G. Shroff. 1959. The Vahivancha Barots of Gujarat: A Case of Geneologist
& Mythographers, In Milton Singer (ed.) Traditional India: Structure and Change,
American Folklore Society, Philadelphia
4 Desai, I. P. 1964. Some Aspects of Family in Mahuva Asia Publishing House, Bombay
5 Trivedi, Harshad. The Mers of Saurashtra The M.S.U. of Baroda, Vadodara
6 Desai, I.P. & Banwarilal Choudhry. 1977. History of Rural Development in Modern India
Sita Ram Goel for Impex India, New Delhi
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Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE - 07 CREDIT 3
Semester IV Paper Code-SOC1412C07 HOURS 45
Paper Name- INDIAN SOCIETY: ISSUES & PROBLEMS

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Describe the concept and approaches of social problems.
 Describe the structural issues and problems.
 Examine the familial issues and problems.
 Discuss the developmental and disorganizational issues and problems.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: Social Problems: 12 hrs.
Concept and Approaches
Title: Structural Issues and Problems:
UNIT-I Poverty;
Inequality of Caste and Gender;
Disharmony- Religious, Ethnic and Regional Minorities;
Backward Classes and Dalits
Title: Familial Issues and Problems: 11 hrs.
Dowry;
Domestic Violence;
UNIT-II
Divorce;
Problem of Elderly;
Child Abuse and Child Labor
Title: Developmental Issues and Problems: 11 hrs.
Juvenile Delinquency;
Illiteracy;
UNIT-III
Alcoholism;
Black Money;
Unemployment
Title: Disorganizational Issues and Problems: 11hrs.
Population Explosion;
UNIT-IV Corruption;
Terrorism;
AIDS

REFERENCES

1 Ahuja, Ram.2004. Social Problems in India Rawat Publications, Jaipur

2 Ahuja, Ram. 2004. Indian Social System Rawat Publications, Jaipur
3 Beteille, A (ed). 1976. Social Inequality Penguine Education, New York
4 Srinivas, M. N. 1989. Some Reflections on Dowry, in The Cohesive Role of Sanskritization
& Other Essays OUP, Delhi.
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2016-2017
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Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE - 08 CREDIT 3
Semester IV Paper Code-SOC1413C08 HOURS 45
Paper Name- RURAL SOCIOLOGY

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Acquire knowledge of the important features of rural society.
 Understand the changes taking place in rural society in India.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: 12 hrs.
What is Rural Sociology?;
Nature, Subject Matter and Methods of Rural Sociology;
Some Key Concepts of Rural Sociology;
UNIT-I
Studies in Rural Sociology;
Sociology of Rural Life;
Agrarian Social Structure;
Land Tenure System and Land Reforms
Title: 11 hrs.
Rural Social Stratification;
UNIT-II Rural Social Institutions;
Rural Aesthetics;
Village Cooperatives
Title: 11 hrs.
Rural Development;
UNIT-III Changing Rural Society;
Central Gujarat in the Eighteenth and Early Nineteenth Centuries;
Caste, Kinship and Residence in the Village
Title: 11hrs.
Service Castes and Village Servants;
Land, Agriculture, and Livestock;
UNIT-IV
Land Tenures and Land Revenue;
Landownership, Tenancy & Agricultural Labor;
The Village as a Fiscal unit

REFERENCES

1 Doshi, S.L. and Jain, P.C. 2002. Rural Sociology Rawat Publications, Jaipur
2 Shah, A.M. 2002. Exploring India’s Rural Past: A Gujarat Village in the Early Nineteenth
Century
OUP, New Delhi.
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Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I ALLIED - 07 CREDIT 3
Semester IV Paper Code- SOC1414A07 HOURS 45
Paper Name- GROUP DYNAMICS

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Understand the basic measurement methods of groups
 Examine the relation between groups & individuals
 Learn the processes of interacting in groups
 Analyse the group development
 Explain how the group processes can change the individual members
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: 12 hrs.
The Science of Group Dynamics;
Studying Groups;
UNIT-I The Individual and the Group;
Joining and leaving Groups;
Structure;
Cohesion and Development
Title: 11 hrs.
Influence;
UNIT-II
Power;
Conflict
Title: 11 hrs.
Performance;
UNIT-III
Decision Making;
Leadership
Title: 11hrs.
Inter-group Relations;
UNIT-IV The Group Environment;
Crowds and Collective Behavior;
Groups and Change

REFERENCES

1 Forsyth, Donelson R.:1999. Group Dynamics, Belmont (USA): Brooks/Cole-Wadsworth. An

International Thomson Publishing Company. (3rd ed.)
2 Mills, T.M. 1967.The Sociology of Small Groups. Prentice-Hall, Delhi.
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Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I ALLIED - 08 CREDIT 3
Semester IV Paper Code- SOC1415A08 HOURS 45
Paper Name- GROUP DYNAMICS

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Understand the basic measurement methods of groups
 Examine the relation between groups & individuals
 Learn the processes of interacting in groups
 Analyse the group development
 Explain how the group processes can change the individual members
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: 12 hrs.
The Science of Group Dynamics;
Studying Groups;
UNIT-I The Individual and the Group;
Joining and leaving Groups;
Structure;
Cohesion and Development
Title: 11 hrs.
Influence;
UNIT-II
Power;
Conflict
Title: 11 hrs.
Performance;
UNIT-III
Decision Making;
Leadership
Title: 11hrs.
Inter-group Relations;
UNIT-IV The Group Environment;
Crowds and Collective Behavior;
Groups and Change

REFERENCES

1 Forsyth, Donelson R.:1999. Group Dynamics, Belmont (USA): Brooks/Cole-Wadsworth. An

International Thomson Publishing Company. (3rd ed.)
2 Mills, T.M. 1967.The Sociology of Small Groups. Prentice-Hall, Delhi.
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Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I IDE - 05 CREDIT 3
Semester IV Paper Code-SOC1416E05 HOURS 45
Paper Name-
DALIT MOVEMENTS IN INDIA

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Understand who are the untouchables and dalits.
 Explain the uses, problems of untouchables.
 Examine the various factors responsible for the rise of dalit movements.
 Discuss the various dalit movements across the India.
 Describe the dalit movements across Gujarat and Maharashtra.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: Issues of Untouchability: 12 hrs.
Who are the Untouchables?;
Untouchability & A Process of Dehumanization ;
The Question of the Harijan Atrocity;
UNIT-I
Untouchability and Stratification in Indian Civilization;
Role of Ambedkar & Gandhiji in the Upliftment of Untouchables;
Who is a Dalit?;
Ambedkar, Buddhism & the Concept of Religion
Title: Dalit Movements in India: 11 hrs.
Factors Responsible for the Rise of Dalit Movement ;
Dalit Organizations;
UNIT-II
Chronology of Events & Achievements;
Dalit Movements in Various States;
Dynamics of Dalit Movement
Title: Dalit Movements in India: 11 hrs.
UNIT-III
Case Studies
Title: Dalit Movements in Gujarat & Maharashtra: Case Studies 11 hrs.
Search for Dalit Self-Identity in Gujarat;
Legal, Institutional Development & Sweepers in Ahmedabad;
UNIT-IV
Ambedkar’s Daughters: A Study of Mahar Women in Ahmednagar
District of Maharashtra;
The Dalit Temple Entry Movement in Maharashtra & Gujarat

REFERENCES

1 Mendelsohn, O. & Vicziany, M.2000. The Untouchables: Subordination, Poverty and the
State in Modern India. Cambridge University Press.
2 Michael, S.M. (ed.). 1999. Dalits in Modern India: Vision and Values. Vistaar Publications,
New Delhi.
3 Kshirsagar, R.K.1994. Dalit Movement in India & Its Leaders (1857-1956). M.D.
Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
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Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I IDE - 06 CREDIT 3
Semester IV Paper Code-SOC1417E06 HOURS 45
Paper Name- DALIT MOVEMENTS IN INDIA

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Understand who are the untouchables and dalits.
 Explain the uses, problems of untouchables.
 Examine the various factors responsible for the rise of dalit movements.
 Discuss the various dalit movements across the India.
 Describe the dalit movements across Gujarat and Maharashtra.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: Issues of Untouchability: 12 hrs.
Who are the Untouchables?;
Untouchability & A Process of Dehumanization;
The Question of the Harijan Atrocity;
UNIT-I
Untouchability and Stratification in Indian Civilization;
Role of Ambedkar & Gandhiji in the Upliftment of Untouchables;
Who is a Dalit?;
Ambedkar, Buddhism & the Concept of Religion
Title: Dalit Movements in India: 11 hrs.
Factors Responsible for the Rise of Dalit Movement;
Dalit Organizations;
UNIT-II
Chronology of Events & Achievements;
Dalit Movements in Various States;
Dynamics of Dalit Movement
Title: Dalit Movements in India 11 hrs.
UNIT-III
Case Studies
Title: Dalit Movements in Gujarat & Maharashtra: Case Studies 11 hrs.
Search for Dalit Self-Identity in Gujarat;
Legal, Institutional Development & Sweepers in Ahmedabad;
UNIT-IV
Ambedkar’s Daughters: A Study of Mahar Women in Ahmednagar
District of Maharashtra;
The Dalit Temple Entry Movement in Maharashtra & Gujarat

REFERENCES

1 Mendelsohn, O. & Vicziany, M.2000. The Untouchables: Subordination, Poverty and the
State in Modern India. Cambridge University Press.
2 Michael, S.M. (ed.). 1999. Dalits in Modern India: Vision and Values. Vistaar Publications,
New Delhi.
3 Kshirsagar, R.K.1994. Dalit Movement in India & Its Leaders (1857-1956). M.D.
Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
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Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE - 09 CREDIT 3
Semester V Paper Code- SOC1501C09 HOURS 45
Paper Name-
THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES IN
SOCIOLOGY

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Describe the origin & contours of sociological theory.
 Examine the philosophical precursors of sociology.
 Discuss the traditional macro sociological theories.
 Describe the radical macro sociological theories.
 Examine the various micro sociological theories.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: 12 hrs.
The Origins of Sociological Theory
The Contours of Sociological Theory
The Philosophical Precursors of Sociology
UNIT-I
Theorizing after the Revolution
Claude-Henri, Comte de Saint-Simon
Auguste Comte
Harriet Martineau
Title: Macro Sociological Theories: 11 hrs.
Functionalism;
UNIT-II
Structuralism;
Structural-functionalism
Title: 11 hrs.
Conflict Theory;
UNIT-III
From Modern to Post-Modern Social Theory;
Liberalism
Title: Micro Sociological Theories: 11 hrs.
Symbolic Interactionism;
UNIT-IV Phenomenological Sociology;
Exchange Theory;
Ethnomethodology

REFERENCES

1 Adams N., Bert & Sydie, R.A. 2001. Sociological Theory Vistaar Publications, New Delhi
2 Ritzer, George. 1996. Modern Sociological Theory The McGraw-Hill Companies, N.Y.
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Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390

002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE - 10 CREDIT 3
Semester V Paper Code- SOC1502C10 HOURS 45
Paper Name-
INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
METHODS

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Describe the meaning, scope & significance of social research.
 Explain the concept of hypothesis, theory.
 Explain the various types of research.
 Examine the various methods of research.
 Describe the designing of research.
 Discuss the various types of data collection.
 Explain the ways of data processing and analysis.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: Introduction: 12 hrs.
Meaning, Scope and Significance of Social Research; Social
Research as Scientific Research; Characteristics of
Scientific Research; Methods of Scientific Research;
UNIT-I
Objectivity in Scientific Research; Conceptualization and
Formulation of Hypothesis;
Concepts, Constructs and Variables;
Types of Hypothesis
Title: Types of Research: 11 hrs.
Qualitative and Quantitative Research;
Pure and Applied Research; Experimental, Evaluatory and
UNIT-II Comparative Research
Title: Methods of Research:
Filed Study; Experimental Survey; Case Study; Statistical;
Historical and Evolutionary Methods
Title: Designing of Research: 11 hrs.
Problem Formation and Developing Research Questions;
Meaning, Goals, Functions and Characteristics of good
Research Design; Qualitative and Quantitative Research
UNIT-III
Designs
Title: Data Processing and Analysis:
Data Processing; Tabulation;
Data Analysis; Report Writing
Title: Techniques of Data Collection: 11 hrs.
UNIT-IV Survey; Sampling; Questionnaire; Interview Schedule;
Observation; Content Analysis

REFERENCES

1 Ahuja, Ram. 2006. Research Methods Rawat Publications, Jaipur

2 Jahoda, M. and Seltiz. 1963. Research Methods in Social Relations Holt, Renihart and
Winston, USA
3 Goode, W.J. and Hatt. P.K.1952. Methods in Social Research McGraw-Hill Book Company,
Inc. NY
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Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE - 11 CREDIT 3
Semester V Paper Code- SOC1503C11 HOURS 45
Paper Name-
CONTRIBUTIONS OF EMINENT
INDIAN SOCIOLOGISTS

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Study the significant contributions of eminent sociologists of India.
 Understand the various perspectives through which these scholars studied the
social aspects and issues.
 Know the scholarly discourses of these sociologists.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: 12 hrs.
UNIT-I G. S. Ghurye;
Irawati Karve
Title: 11 hrs.
UNIT-II D. P. Mukerji;
A. R. Desai
Title: 11 hrs.
UNIT-III M. N. Srinivas;
I. P. Desai
Title: 11 hrs.
UNIT-IV Ranajit Guha;
Yogendra Singh

REFERENCES

1 Nagla, B.K. 2008. Indian Sociological Thought Rawat Publications, Jaipur

2 Uberoi, Patricia., Nandini Sundar & Satish Deshpande (ed.) 2007. Anthropology in the East -
Founders of Indian Sociology and Anthropology Permanent Black, New Delhi.
3 Shah, Ghanshyam (ed.) 1997. Social Transformation in India Vol. I Rawat Publications,
Jaipur
4 Patel, Vibhuti. 2009. Neera Desai (1925-2009) Pioneer of Women’s Studies in India EPW –
July 11, 2009, Vol. XLIV. No. 28
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Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
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Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE - 12 CREDIT 3
Semester V Paper Code- SOC1504C12 HOURS 45
Paper Name-
SOCIAL CHANGE IN INDIA

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Describe the concept of social change.
 Examine the approaches to the study of social change.
 Explain the concept of development.
 Discuss the models of social development.
 Describe the concept of modernization.
 Examine the characteristics, measure, pre-requisites and problems of modernization.
 Describe the concept of economic development.
 Explain the trends of social change in Modern India.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: 12 hrs.
The Concept of Social Change;
Goals of Social Change in India;
UNIT-I
Approaches to the Study of Social Change;
Nature and Direction of Social Change in India;
Hindrances to Social Change
Title: 11 hrs.
The Concept of Development;
UNIT-II Models of Social Development;
Concept of Economic Development;
Prerequisites & Barriers to Economic Development
Title: 11 hrs.
Obstacles to Economic Development in India;
Stages of Economic Development;
UNIT-III
Sociological Problems of Economic Development;
Economic Development, Planning and Social Change in
India
Title: Trends of Social Change in Modern India: 11 hrs.
Sanskritization;
UNIT-IV
Westernization;
Secularization

REFERENCES

1 Ahuja, Ram. 2004. Indian Social System Rawat Publications, Jaipur

2 Srinivas, M. N. 1966. Social Change in Modern India Allied Publishers, Bombay
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Department of Sociology ACADEMIC YEAR
2016-2017
Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE - 13 CREDIT 3
Semester V Paper Code- SOC1505C13 HOURS 45
Paper Name-
TRIBAL SOCIETY IN INDIA

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Explain concepts of tribe and caste.
 Describe classification of tribal people.
 Discuss socio-cultural aspects of tribal life.
 Analyze social mobility among the tribes.
 Understand tribal problems in India.
 Discuss the process of integration of tribal people into the main stream of Indian society.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: Introduction: 12 hrs.
The Concept of Tribe, Tribe and Caste;
Demographic Profile:
Habitat; Distribution and Concentration of Tribal People;
UNIT-I
Tribal Zones; Sex Ratio; Status of Tribal Women
Classification of Tribal People:
Food Gatherers and Hunters; Shifting Cultivators; Nomads;
Pastoralists; Peasants and Settled Agriculturalists; Artisans
Title: Socio-Cultural Profile-1: 11 hrs.
Ethnic and Cultural Diversity;
UNIT-II
Characteristic Features of Tribal Society;
Kinship, Marriage and Family
Title: Socio-Cultural Profile-2: 11 hrs.
Tribal Languages;
UNIT-III Religious Beliefs and Practices;
Cultural Traditions;
Problems of Tribal People
Title: Social Mobility and Change: 11 hrs.
Hinduization and Sanskritization;
Formation of Tribal States;
UNIT-IV The Impact of Colonial Rule on Tribal Society;
Post-independence Scenario;
Tribal Development;
Tribal Movements in Colonial & Post-independence Period

REFERENCES

1 Bose, N.K. 1971: Tribal Life in India National Book Trust, India, New Delhi
2 Vidyarthi, L. P. & B. K. Rai. 1985. The Tribal Culture of India Concept Publishing Company,
New Delhi.
3 Doshi, S. L. & P. L. Jain. 2002. Social Anthropology Rawat Publications, New Delhi
4 Singh, K. S. 2001. The Scheduled Tribes Anthropological Survey of India & OUP, New Delhi
5 Dube, S. C. (ed.). 1977. Tribal Heritage of India Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
6 Sah, D. C. & Y. S. Sisodia (ed.). 2004. Tribal Issues in India Rawat Publications, Jaipur
7 Desai, A. R. (ed.) 1979. Peasant Struggles in India OUP, Bombay.
8 The Eastern Anthropology, Vol. 61, No. 4, October - December 2008
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002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE - 14 CREDIT 3
Semester V Paper Code- SOC1506C14 HOURS 45
Paper Name-
INDUSTRIAL SOCIOLOGY

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Describe the sociological analysis of Industry and its framework.
 Examine the types of productive systems.
 Discuss the development of Industry in the USA.
 Explain the social structure of Industry.
 Describe the social structure of Trade Unionism.
 Highlight the influence of industry upon society, community and family.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: Social Theory & Productive Systems: 12 hrs.
Industry & Framework of Sociological Analysis;
UNIT-I
Types of Productive Systems;
The Development of Industry in the U.S.A
Title: The Social Structure of Industry: 11 hrs.
UNIT-II A bureaucratic model of industrial organization;
The role of the worker and the Executive
Title: The Social Structure of Trade Unionism: 11 hrs.
Development of Trade Unions in the U.S.;
UNIT-III
The Functions of Unionism;
Theories of Labor Movement
Title: 11 hrs.
Industry and Society;
UNIT-IV Industry and Social Stratification;
Industry and the Family;
Industrialism and Social Change

REFERENCES

1 Schneider, E. 1983. Industrial Sociology Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New
Delhi
2 Monappa, Arun. 2006. Industrial Relations Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New
Delhi
3 Ramaswamy, E.A., Uma Ramaswamy. 1981. Industry and Labour - An Intriduction OUP,
Delhi
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Department of Sociology 2016-2017

Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390

002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I IDE - 07 CREDIT 3
Semester V Paper Code-SOC1509E07 HOURS 45
Paper Name-
GLOBALIZATION AND SOCIETY

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Examines the experience of Globalization.
 Describes the Socioeconomic and Cultural impact of Globalization.
 Examines the agencies of Globalization.
 Discusses the Social Consequences of Globalization.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: Global Experience: 12 hrs.
Global Food & the History of Globalization;
Global Sports & the Direction of Globalization;
UNIT-I Global Media & the Varieties of Globalization;
Globalization and Socio-Cultural Change in India;
Globalization, Modernization & Development :
Northern Discourses & Southern Realities
Title: Global Institutions: 11 hrs.
The Global Economy & the Power of the Market;
UNIT-II Global Civil Society & the Voices of Change;
Global Religion & the Impact of Faith;
Globalization & Family Change in India
Title: Global Problems: 11 hrs.
Globalization & the Migrating Tribal Women;
UNIT-III Globalization, Poverty and Agricultural Labourers;
Globalization & Regional Inequalities;
Globalization, Food Security and the poor in India
Title: Global Issues: Case Studies: 11 hrs.
Globalization & the Urban Poor: Lessons from Delhi Slums;
Impact of Globalization on a Small Town: A Study of Bidar
UNIT-IV District of Karnataka;
Mumbai: Spatial Segregation in a ‘Globalizing’ City;
Globalization & Educational Change in India: A Case of
Higher Education

REFERENCES

1 Somayaji, S. & Somayaji, G.(ed.) 2006. Sociology of Globalisation: Perspectives from India.
Rawat Publications, Jaipur.
2 Sandhu, R.S. & Sandhu, J. (ed.) 2007. Globalizing Cities: Inequality & Segregation in
Developing Countries. Rawat Publications, Jaipur.
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Faculty of Arts ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Sociology 2016-2017

Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390

002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE - 15 CREDIT 3
Semester VI Paper Code- SOC1601C15 HOURS 45
Paper Name-
SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Make the students understand the salient sociological features of various religions of
India.
 Make the students familiarize with the concept of space and time in religions and its
importance.
 Make the students understand the importance of sacred persona.
 Understand the contribution of various religious thinkers.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: 12 hrs.
Sociological Interpretations of Religion;
Religions of India;
Concepts and Beliefs in Different Religions:
UNIT-I
The Qur’an;
The Evil Eye;
Hindu Values of Life: Karma & Dharma, Purity & Pollution;
Religious Thinkers
Title: The Concept of Space: 11 hrs.
The Toda Dairy;
UNIT-II The Meaning of Space in the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy;
Sinking Flowers at Hardwar;
Kashi: City of All India
Title: The Concept of Time: 11 hrs.
Cyclical Time;
Durgapuja in Bengal: Concepts, Actions, Objects;
UNIT-III Time Renewed: Ratha Yatra in Puri;
Murtipuja in Svetambar Jain Temples;
Mangala among the Coorgs;
The Pilgrimage to Ajmer
Title: Sacred Persona 11 hrs.
Saora Shamans and Shamanins;
Sathya Sai Baba`s Miracles;
Hindu Temple Priests;
UNIT-IV
Gaya Priests and their Social Networks;
Five Symbols of Sikh Identity;
Christian fundamentalism as counter culture;
Secularism in its place

REFERENCES

1 Madan, T. N. (ed). 2004. Religion in India OUP, Delhi.

2 Robert Baird (ed). 2005. Religion in Modern India Manohar, New Delhi.
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Baroda
Faculty of Arts ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Sociology 2016-2017

Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390

002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE - 16 CREDIT 3
Semester VI Paper Code-SOC1602C16 HOURS 45
Paper Name-
INDIVIDUAL IN SOCIETY

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Make the students understand the salient concepts of social psychology including
that of self, attitudes, motives and esteem etc.
 Make the students familiarize with the importance of psychological dispositions
having sociological implications.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: 12 hrs.
The Problems & Methods of Social Psychology;
UNIT-I The Association Motives;
Interpersonal Attraction;
Learning in Social Contexts
Title: 11 hrs.
Social Motives & Attitudes;
UNIT-II Social Influence;
Dissonance, Consonance & Balance;
Social Status: Its Effects on Social Motives and Behavior
Title: 11 hrs.
Self-Attitudes & Other Attitudes;
The Measurement of Self-Esteem;
UNIT-III
The Broken Family;
Birth Order and Self-Esteem;
Parental Interest & Children’s Self-Conceptions
Title: 11 hrs.
Self-Esteem and Anxiety;
Interpersonal attitudes & behavior;
UNIT-IV
Participation & leadership In the High School Community;
Self-esteem & concern with Public affairs;
Occupational Orientation

REFERENCES

1 Lindgren, H. C. 1973. An Introduction to Social Psychology (2nd ed.) Wiley Eastern Ltd.,
New Delhi.
2 Rosenberg, M. 1965. Society and the Adolescent Self-Image Princeton, U.P., NJ.
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Baroda
Faculty of Arts ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Sociology 2016-2017

Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390

002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE - 17 CREDIT 3
Semester VI Paper Code-SOC1603C17 HOURS 45
Paper Name-
SOCIAL STRATIFICATION

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Make the students understand the salient concepts and theories of social
stratification and social mobility in the world.
 Make the students familiarize with the systems and processes of social
stratification and social mobility in Indian context.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: 12 hrs.
Historical View Points and Theoretical Problems;
Basic Characteristics of Stratifications;
UNIT-I
The Processes of Differentiation and Ranking of Statuses;
The Process of Evaluation;
The Process of Rewarding
Title: 11 hrs.
Variation in Systems of Stratification;
The Consequences of Stratification in terms of Life-
UNIT-II
Chances and Life-Styles;
The Consequences of Stratification in terms of Life-Styles;
Social Stratification: Problems of Method
Title: 11 hrs.
Social Stratification in Rural-Agrarian Setting;
UNIT-III Social Stratification in Urban-Industrial Setting;
Social Stratification and Weaker Sections of Society;
Gender and Social Stratification
Title: 11 hrs.
Nature and Types of Social Inequality;
UNIT-IV Stratification and Inequality in terms of Class, Caste and
Race;
Equality and Inequality: Ideals and Practice

REFERENCES

1 Tumin, M. M. 1967. Social Stratification: The Forms and Functions of Inequality Prentice
Hall India, Delhi.
2 Beteille, A. (ed.) 1969. Social Inequality Penguin Books, England
3 Sharma, K. L. 1997. Social Stratification in India- Issues and Themes Sage Publications,
New Delhi
4 Sharma, K. L. 1994. Social Stratification and Mobility Rawat Publications, Jaipur
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Baroda
Faculty of Arts ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Sociology 2016-2017

Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390

002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE - 18 CREDIT 3
Semester VI Paper Code-SOC1604C18 HOURS 45
Paper Name-
GENDER AND SOCIETY

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Make the students understand the salient concepts associated with gender.
 Make students aware how Indian women are changing and taking charge of
their own lives.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: 12 hrs.
Introduction;
UNIT-I God made you Different, Nature made us Different;
The War of the Sexes;
Role Play
Title: 11 hrs.
Masculinity and Femininity: Ideal are Real;
UNIT-II Gender as History;
Gender Practices;
Conclusion about Gender
Title: 11 hrs.
The Patrifocal Family: Growing up Female in the Old Town;
UNIT-III
Variations and Transitions: Being a Wife, Mother and Daughter
in the New Capital
Title: 11 hrs.
Caste/Class and Gender: To be Poor and Female;
Going Out to School: Women’s Changing Roles and
UNIT-IV
Aspirations;
Change and Continuity in Women’s Lives: A Three –
Generational Perspective

REFERENCES

1 Geetha, V. 2002. Gender Stree, Calcutta

2 Susan C. Segmour. 1999. Women, Family and Child Care in India Cambridge University
Press
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Baroda
Faculty of Arts ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Sociology 2016-2017

Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390

002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE - 19 CREDIT 3
Semester VI Paper Code-SOC1605C19 HOURS 45
Paper Name-
PEASANT MOVEMENTS IN INDIA

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Make the students understand the important features of peasant movements in
relation to other social movements.
 Make the students understand the contribution of peasant movements to social
change in India.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: 12 hrs.
Conceptual Issues;
Defining Features and Dynamics of Social Movements;
Types of Social Movements and Distribution of Power;
UNIT-I Social Movements and Social Change:
Reform, Revival, Revolution, Schisms, Splits;
Transformation and Decline;
Peasant Movements in India: An Overview;
Types of Peasant Uprisings
Title: Peasant Movements in the 19th Century: 11 hrs.
The Santhal Insurrection: 1855-56;
UNIT-II Indigo Cultivators’ Strike: 1860;
Agrarian Disturbances in 19th Century Bengal;
Peasant Struggle in Patna, 1873: Its Legalistic Character
Title: Peasant Movements in the 20th Century: 11 hrs.
Peasant Movements in Uttar Pradesh;
UNIT-III
Peasant Movements in Telangana;
Peasant Revolt in Bengal & Bihar
Title: Peasant Movements in Gujarat & Maharashtra: 11 hrs.
Kheda Satyagraha;
UNIT-IV Bardoli Satyagraha;
Maratha Uprising: 1875;
The Liberation Movement Among Varlis

REFERENCES

1 Desai, A. R. 1979. Peasant Struggles in India OUP, Bombay.

2 Rao, M. S. A. 2000. Social Movements in India Manohar, New Delhi.
3 Hardiman, David. 1981. Peasant Nationalists of Gujarat. OUP, Delhi.
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Baroda
Faculty of Arts ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Sociology 2016-2017

Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390

002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I CORE - 20 CREDIT 3
Semester VI Paper Code- SOC1606C20 HOURS 45
Paper Name-
SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Describe the concept of sociology of education.
 Describe education as a sub-system of society.
 Describe education in the context of class room.
 Examine education in the context of community and institution.
 Know the relationships between education and employment.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: 12 hrs.
Sociology of Education: Growth & Development;
UNIT-I
Society and Education;
Sub-systems of Society & Educational System
Title: 11 hrs.
Community Context of Education;
UNIT-II Institutional Context of Education;
Classroom Context of Education;
Social Change and Education
Title: 11 hrs.
Education of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in
India;
UNIT-III
Value –Oriented Education and the Oppressed;
Education – Employment Mismatch;
Peace and Conflict Vis-a-Vis Education
Title: 11 hrs.
Education and Protective Discrimination;
UNIT-IV Teachers and Unionism;
Student Political Activism in India;
‘New’ Educational Policy: A Critique

REFERENCES

1 Shah, B. V. & K. B. Shah. 1998. Sociology of Education Rawat Publication, Jaipur

2 Jayaram, N. 1990. Sociology of Education in India Rawat Publication, Jaipur
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Baroda
Faculty of Arts ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Sociology 2016-2017

Nr. Kalaghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara-390

002

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

YEAR I IDE - 08 CREDIT 3
Semester VI Paper Code-SOC1609E08 HOURS 45
Paper Name-
SOCIOLOGY OF INFORMATION
SOCIETY

OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to

 Explore the rapid and profound socio-economic cultural & political changes due to the
advent of information technology.
 Examine the role of technology in shaping social structures & institutions.
 Describe the role of technology in improving the lives of citizens.
 Understand the Tele, Computers & Internet revolutions and their impact.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title: 12 hrs.
Information Technology & Development: Foundation & Key
Issues;
UNIT-I
Improving Services to Citizens & Bringing in Transparency;
Empowering Citizens through access to information and
Knowledge
Title: 11 hrs.
India’s Communication Revolution;
UNIT-II
The Public Broadcasting Revolution;
The Private Television Revolution
Title: 11 hrs.
UNIT-III Rising Techno-policies;
The Telecommunications Revolution
Title: 11 hrs.
The Computer & Internet Revolution;
UNIT-IV
Lessons Learned about Information;
Use of ICT for Training in Rural Areas

REFERENCES

1 Bhatnagar, Subhash & Robert Schware (ed.) 2000. Information and Communication
Technology in Development – Cases from India. Sage Publications, New Delhi.
2 Singhal, Arvind & Everett M. Rogers. 2001. India’s Communication Revolution – From
Bullock Carts to Cyber Marts. Sage Publications, New Delhi.