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
Importance of Culture:
Culture is the essential character of a vibrant society which is often expressed through our mythological stories, paintings, sculptures music the way we celebrate and remember our past, entertain ourselves, and imagine our future. Culture has many social and economic benefits.
Individual and social benefits of culture:
1. Fundamental benefits:
Participating in culture can benefit individuals in many different ways, some of which are deeply personal. Culture can provide emotionally and intellectually moving experiences. Culture is also a means of expressing creativity, producing an individual identity, and enhancing or preserving a community’s sense of place.
2. Improved learning and valuable skills for the future:
In children and youth, participation in culture helps to develop thinking skills, build self-esteem, and improve resilience, all of which enhance educational outcomes.
3. Better health and well-being:
Participation in culture contributes to a healthy population in several ways. Creativity and cultural engagement have been shown to improve both mental and physical health.
4. Social solidarity and cohesion:
The benefits of culture for individuals can spill over to society as a whole. Cultural activities such as festivals, fairs bring people together and build social solidarity and cohesion. It further fosters social inclusion, community empowerment, civic pride, and tolerance. It develops a feeling of pride, identification with the past, and a sense of belonging to a wider community.
