Topics
Introduction of Sociology
Contribution of Western and Indian Sociologists
- Introduction to Western Sociologists
- Auguste Comte (1798-1857)
- Emile Durkheim (1858-1917)
- Karl Marx (1818-1883)
- Abdul Rahman Ibn-khaldun
- Harriet Martineau (1802 – 1876)
- Durkheims’ Theory of Suicide
- William Du Bois (1868 – 1963)
- Marxian Theory of ‘Class Conflict’
- Introduction to Indian Sociologists
- Dr. G. S. Ghurye (1893-1983)
- Dr. M. N. Srinivas (1916-1999)
- Dr. Iravati Karve (1905-1970)
Basic Concepts in Sociology
- Introduction of Society
- Definition of Society
- Characteristics of Society
- Introduction of Community
- Definition of Community
- Elements of Community
- Introduction of Social Group
- Definition of Social Group
- Characteristics of Social Group
- Types of Social Group
- Concept of Social Status
- Types of Social Status
- Concept of Social Role
- Social Role Related Concept
- Concept of Social Norms
- Types of Social Norms
Social Institutions
- Concept of Social Institutions
- Characteristics of Social Institutions
- Concept of Family
- Functions of Family
- Forms of Family
- Twenty-first Century Families
- Concept of Marriage
- Forms of Marriage
- Family, Marriage and Kinship
- Economy and Work
- Concept of Education
- Types of Education
- Importance of Education
- Education and Social Division
Culture
Socialization
Social Stratification
Social Change
Notes
Harriet Martineau (1802 – 1876):
Harriet Martineau was a British social theorist. Some writers honor Martineau as the first female sociologist. Martineau has many books and essays to her credit. As we all know, Auguste Comte published a book in French titled, 'Cours de Philosophie Positive' in 1839. Martineau undertook a translation that was published in two volumes in 1853, as 'The Positive Philosophy of Auguste Comte.' It was a significant achievement. She introduced Comte to the English-speaking world.
Martineau's reflections in 'Society in America', which was published in 1837, are important examples of her sociological methods. According to Martineau, "When one studies a society, one must focus on all its aspects which include political, religious, and social institutions". She insisted on the need to include the lives of women in sociological studies. She was the first sociologist to study issues such as marriage, children, religious life, and race relations. She believed that comprehensive social analysis was crucial to understanding women's secondary status in society.
