UNIT - I Introduction to Sociology

1. Meaning, Definition and Scope of Sociology 2. Nature of Sociology 3. Relation between Sociology and Other Social Sciences 4. Importance of Sociology in Modern World 5. Basic Concepts : Society 6. Community 7. Association and Institution 8. Folkways, Mores and Custums 9. Social Group : Meaning, Characteristics and Types 10. Status and Role : Definition, Types and Relationship 11. Family : Definition, Characteristics, Types and Recent Changes,

UNIT - II Society in India

1. Characteristics of Indian Society and Culture 2. Unity and Diversity in Indian Society 3. The Textual and the Field Views of Indian Society, The Significance of the Field-Views : Interface between the Past and the Present Period 4. The Structure and Composition of Indian Society : Villages 5. Towns and Cities : Rural-Urban Linkages or Continuum 6 .Tribes 7. Weaker Section : Dalits 8. Women in India 9. Minorities in India 10. Population Profile and Related Issues. 

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