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NEHRU INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

STRUCTURE AND SYLLABUS

Credit Framework for the Two Years Master Degree Programme

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sociology

Part –I / Semester-I
(As Per National Education Policy (NEP)-2020)
As Per the Government of Maharashtra Guidelines/Resolutions

With Effective from Academic Year 2024-2025

 MA Sociology Program Structure ( Regular )
Semester-I
Sr. No. Course/ Title of Subject Credit Total Internal External/
Subject Type Course,/Subject Code Theory
Marks Exam/ Exam
CIE

1 Major Core-1 Sociology theory I SOCMJ-101 4 100 40 60

2 Major Core-2 Social movement I SOCMJ-102 4 100 40 60

3 Major Core-3 Gender studies I SOCMJ-103 4 100 40 60

4 Major Core-4 Rural Studies SOCMJ-104 2 50 20 30

5 Major Risk Society SOCMJ-105 4 100 40 60

Electives
and disaster Or
( choose management
anyone)
or
SOCMJ-106
woman and law

6 Minor Stream Research SOCMJ-107 4 100 40 60

Methodology
(RM)

Total 22 550 250 330

 SYLLABUS OF M.A. SOCIOLOGY
(Semester System with Credit Base) PART 1
SEMESTER I

Major Core -1 credit -4

Sociology theory I (SOCMJ-101)

Course Objectives – The objective of the paper is explained the major theories and ideology of Sociology
. The paper highlights important theories and ideologies and their relevance in the contemporary period.

Course outline

Unit 1: Emergence of sociology in the 19th century

Unit 2: KARL MARX - .

1. critique of Hegel , from idealism to materialism Dialectical materialism
2. Marx theory on capitalism (theory of value, surplus value, commodity
fetishism, alienation ,
3. Theory of class and class Struggle , base
and superstructure)

Unit 3: Emile Durkheim –

1. Division of labour
2. Suicide
3. Elementary forms of religious life

Unit 4: Max Weber-

1. Protestant Ethics and Emergence of Capitalism ;
2. Theory of Bureaucracy ; Class, Power, Authority and
3. Methodology - theories on Social Action and Ideal Types

References:

1 Nisbet, R.A. 1967. The Sociological Tradition. London: Heinemann.

2. Abrams, P. 1968. The Origins of British Sociology. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. 3.
Marx, K. 1964. Pre-capitalist Economic Formations. London: Lawrence and Wishart. 4. Marx, K.
1954. Capital - Vol. I. Moscow: Progress Publishers. (Chapter 1,10 and 14). 5. Marx, K. 1924. The
Class Struggle in France (1848-1850). New York: New York Labour News.
6. Marx, K. and F. Engels. 1976. The Manifesto of the Communist Part, in Marx & Engels
Collected Works - Vol. 6. London: Lawrence and Wishart.
7. Weber, M. 1978. Economy and Society: An outline interpretative sociology (edited by G. Roth and C.
Wittich) - Vol. 1. Berkeley: University of California Press. (Part-I, Chapters 1, 2). 8. Weber, M. 1949.
The Methodology of the Social Sciences. New York: Free Press.
9. Weber, M. 2002. The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capital. Los Angeles: Blackwell
Publishers.
10. Durkheim, E. 1982. The Rules of Sociological Method. London: Macmillan.
11. Durkheim, E. 1933. The Division of Labour in Society. Glencoe: The Free Press. 12.
Durkheim, E. and M. Mauss. 1969. Primitive Classifications. London: Cohen & We 13.
Tucker, K. 2002. Classical Social Theory. U.S.A.: Blackwell
14 Giddens, A. 1995. Politics, Sociology and Social Theory. Encounters with Classical

and Contemporary Social Thought. UK: Polity Press. Pp.57-77, 116 -135.

15. Aron, Reymond 1965 – 1967: Main Currents in Sociological Thought, Vol. I and II

Penguin, Chapters on Marx, Durkheim and Weber.

Major Core 2- Social Movement I SOCMJ-102 credit -4

Course Objective –

This course introduces the students to the important conceptual and theoretical issues of social movement
and its critical role in social transformation. It familiarizes them with various sociological approaches to
the study of social movements. This course attempts to sensitize the students with regard to the important
social movements in India besides exposing the students to the emerging social movements in recent
times

Unit 1 : Social Movements :Definition Meaning Characteristics and types

Collective Behavior and Leadership

Unit 2 : Nature and Origins of Social Movements

Unit 3- Social Movements in India :

Peasants

Dalits

Tribals

Industrial

Working Class

Nationalism and Sub -national Movements and Bhakti Movement

Unit 4- Maharashtrian Social Movements.

Temple entry
Water conservation movement
Son of soil movement
Sangyukt Maharashtra Andolan

References :
1. Shah Ganshyam (2004), Social Movements in India: A Review of the Literature, Sage
Publications.
2. Social movement chapter https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/18910/1/Unit-35.pdf
3. TOURAINE, ALAIN. “An Introduction to the Study of Social Movements.” Social Research 52,
no. 4 (1985): 749–87. http://www.jstor.org/stable/40970397.
4. Types of social movements https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/27283/1/Unit-30.pdf
5. New social movements , https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/27278/1/Unit-32.pdf
6. Social movements and politics in India , https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/24594
7. Approaches to study social movements , https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/24729
8. Social identity and social movements ,
https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/41248/1/Unit-3.pdf
9. Peasant movement IN India , https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/67775
10. Environmental movement in India , https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/42059
11. Queer based movements in India
,https://www.egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/74561/1/Unit-9.pdf
12. Middle class movements Perspectives on social movements ,
https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/4379
a. Social movements and resistance ,
https://www.egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/71521?mode=full
b. Social movements in India
https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/37309/1/Social_Movements_in_India.html
c. State , market and social movements ,
https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/24725/1/Unit-6.pdf
13. Blumer, H. (1951). "Collective Behavior." In A. M. Lee (Ed.), Principles of Sociology. New
York: Barnes & Noble.
14. Le Bon, G. (1895). "The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind." London: T. Fisher Unwin.
15. Smelser, N. J. (1962). "Theory of Collective Behavior." New York: Free Press.
16. Tilly, C. (2004). "Social Movements, 1768-2004." Boulder, CO: Paradigm Publishers.
17. Della Porta, D., & Diani, M. (2006). "Social Movements: An Introduction." Malden, MA:
Blackwell Publishing.
18. Meyer, D. S., & Tarrow, S. (Eds.). (1998). "The Social Movement Society: Contentious Politics
for a New Century." Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
19. Shah, G. (2004). "Social Movements in India: A Review of Literature." New Delhi: SAGE
Publications.
20. Oommen, T. K. (2004). "Nation, Civil Society and Social Movements: Essays in Political
Sociology." New Delhi: SAGE Publications.
 21. Tarrow, S. (1998). "Power in Movement: Social Movements and Contentious Politics."
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
22. Amenta, E., Caren, N., Chiarello, E., & Su, Y. (2010). "The Political Consequences of Social
Movements." Annual Review of Sociology, 36(1), 287-307.
23. Fernandes, L. (2006). "India’s New Middle Class: Democratic Politics in an Era of Economic
Reform." Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press.
24. Varma, P. K. (1998). "The Great Indian Middle Class." New Delhi: Viking.
25. Narrain, A., & Bhan, G. (Eds.). (2005). "Because I Have a Voice: Queer Politics in India." New
Delhi: Yoda Press.
26. Vanita, R. (Ed.). (2002). "Queering India: Same-Sex Love and Eroticism in Indian Culture and
Society." New York: Routledge.
27. Melucci, A. (1996). "Challenging Codes: Collective Action in the Information Age." Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.
28. Eyerman, R., & Jamison, A. (1991). "Social Movements: A Cognitive Approach." University
Park: Pennsylvania State University Press.

Major core 3 - Gender studies SOCMJ-103 credit -4

Course objective - This paper will examine gender as a category of social analysis and gender bias in
contemporary society. It assesses various patriarchal ideologies, practices, normative structures which
will enable students to understand how the state, media and market reproduce these hierarchies. It creates
gender sensitization among the students. It will help students to understand gender as an analytical
category in the society. It will inculcate critical thinking among students.

Unit 1- sex, gender patriarchy

1.1. Concept of demographic composition

1.2 Sexual orientation
1.3 Adolescence

Unit 2- Gender and social differences

2.1 The distinction between sexuality and gender

2.2 Gender Behavior

2.3 Gender Equality , Gender Inclusion

2.4 Gender justice in addressing gender issues

Unit 3- Feminist Gendered Division of Labour

Patriarchy and prejudice

urbanization and Gender roles

Professional mobility
 Unit 4- Social impact on Women .

4.1 Caste hierarchy

4.2 Patriarchal Mentality, Changing Forms of Paternalism

4.3 Economic dependence of women

4.4 Women Empowerment Types of Women Empowerment Gender Selection and Technology

References

● Bhasin Kamala (2000): Understanding gender, kali for women , N. Delhi.

● Basu Aparna(1999) Women’s Education in India in Ray and Basu (edt): From
● Independence Towards Freedom, OUP, New Delhi.
● Chodhuri Maitreyee (2004): Feminism in India, Women Unlimited, New Delhi.
● Chakravarty Uma (2003), Gendering caste through a feminist Lense, Stree, Calcutta.
● Courting Disaster, PUDR report.
● Davis Kathy, Evans Mary, Lorber, J (edt) (2006): Handbook of Gender and Women’s studies,
Sage, UK.
● Delamont Sara: Feminist Sociology: Feminist Concepts, Contribution to women’s studies series,
Part-I, II, III, RCWS,Mumbai.
● Foucault, Michel.“17 March 1976.” Society Must Be Defended: Lectures at the College de
France 1975-1976. Trans. David Macey. New York: Picador, 1976.
● Freedman Jane: Feminism, Viva Books, New Delhi, 2002.
● Geetha V.: Patriarchy, Stree, Calcutta, 2007.
● Geetha V.: Gender, Stree, Calcutta, 2002.
● Ghadially Rehana (Edt): Urban Women in Contemporary India, Sage Publications, 2007.
● Holloway, Karla FC.“Bloodchild” Private Bodies, Public Texts: Race, Gender and a Cultural
Bioethics. Durham: Duke University Press,
● IGNOU : Kits on Women in Indian Contexts, Delhi
● Kaplan Karen, An Introduction to Women’s Studies: Gender in a Transnational World. 2nd ed.
Eds. Inderpal Grewal and New York: McGraw Hill, 2006.
● Karat Brinda: Survival and Emancipation, Three essays Collective, 2005.
● Khullar Mala(edt.): Writing the Women’s Movement- A Reader, Zubaan, New Delhi,2005.
● Kimmel Michael: The Gendered Society, Oxford, NY, 2008.
 Major core 4 – Rural Studies - SOCMJ-104 credit -2
Course Objective - The course provides detailed account of rural social structure in Indian Society. It
explains various approaches to study rural society. It creates awareness about issues and problems faced
by rural India. It helps students to understand the reasons behind contemporary agrarian crises in Indian
society.

Unit 1-Basic concept in rural society

1.1. Introduction to Rural Sociology

1.2. Rural Community
1.3. Rural caste and class

1.4 Rural religion

Unit 2- Rural Socialism in India

2.1 A Historical Review of Rural Socialism in India

(Colonial India , Independent India
Globalisation impact
Industrialization of agriculture after globalization)

2.2 Rural family

changing Role of Family .

2.3 Rural economic system

Unit 3- Theoretical Implications for Rural Studies

3.1 Marxism
3.2 D. Thorner
3.3 A.R Desai

Unit 4- Contemporary Issues in Rural Studies

4.1 Community development

4.2 Cooperative movement .

References:

1) BeteilleAndre : Six Essays in Comparative Sociology; OUP, New Delhi 1974, PP 1-50
2) Thorner Daniel and Thorner Alice- Land andLabour in India - Asia Publications, Bombay, 1962.
Whole book.
3) Desai A. R., Rural Sociology in India, PopularPrakashan, Bombay, 1977 PP- 269-336, 425, 527.
4) Dhanagare D. N.; Peasant Movement in India;Oxford University Press New Delhi, 1988 PP 1-25 & 88-
155.28 University of Pune
5) Omvedi Gail - Land, Caste and Politics; Departmentof Political Science, Delhi University Delhi
1987,Introduction only.
6) Shanin, T., Peasantry - Delineation of Sociologicalconcept - Journal of Peasant Studies, 1991, PP180-
200
7) Agrawal Bina, Who sows? Who Reaps? Institute of Economic Growth, - New Delhi, Full Booklet.
8) Beteille Andre; Caste, Class, and Power; CaliforniaUniversity Press, 1971, PP 185-226
9) Desai A. R. : Agrarian Struggles in India afterIndependence, Oxford University Press, New Delhi1986,
PP. 129-189
10) Mencher J., Problems of Analysing Rural ClassStructure; Economic and Political weekly, Vol.
IX,1974.
11) Thorner A.; "Semi-Fundalism on CapitalismContemporary in India", Economic and Political
weekly, Vol. X, Nos 49-51, Dec. 11 & 23 (1982)
12) Nanda M.: Transnationalism of Third World Statesand Undoing of Green Revolution, Economic
andPolitical Weekly, Jan - 23- 1995.
13) Sathyamurthy, T. V. Industry and Agriculture in IndiaSince Independence; Vol.2, OUP, New Delhi-
1996 -Entire Volume.
14) Jan Zsary, Indus eat al, The State of World RuralPoverty : An Inquiry into its causes and
consequences;New York Univ. Press, 1992, Pg. 1-50
15) Joan Macher - Conflicts and Contradictions in theGreen Revolution, The Case of Tamilnadu EW, Vol
IX (1974), PP 1545, 1503.
16) Roy, T. (2000). De-Industrialisation: Alternative View. Economic and Political Weekly, 35(17),
1442–1447. http://www.jstor.org/stable/4409201
17) Cloke, P. J. (1985). Whither rural studies?.Journal of Rural Studies, 1(1), 1-9.

Major Electives -

1. Risk Society and disaster management (SOCMJ-105) credit -4

The course intends to create understanding of the concepts related to disaster management studies. It also
focuses on various dimensions and debates related to the notion of development. It also explains
alternative ways to development and managing environmental risks. It sensitize the students to understand
the challenges and risks as well as its preparation and management to perform their role in ecological
sustainability.

Unit 1-

1.1 Risk Society, Sustainability and Social Ecology

Sustainable Development

1.2 Environmental Degradation and Ecological Crisis

1.3 Relationship Between Society and Environment

1.4 Other Relevant Concepts: Planetary Boundaries, Biodiversity, Climate

Change
Unit 2-
2.1 Gandhian
2.2 Small Is Beautiful
2.3 Appropriate Technology
2.4 Feminist Approach
2.5 Ulrich Beck’s Risk Society

Unit 3-
3.1 Brundtland Commission-1987
3.2 Rio-1992
3.3 The Kyoto Protocol- 1997
3.4 The World Summit on Sustainable Development-2002
3.5 Sustainable Developments Goals- 2015

Unit 4-
4.1 Role of Civil Society
4.2 Sustainable Development: A Way to Manage Ecological Disaster
4.3 Impact of Green Revolution On Ecological Balance
4.4 Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic and Future of Risk Society

References:

1. Barry J. (1999) Environment and Social Theory; New York: Routledge.

2. Bell M. and Mayerfeld (1998) Sociology for New Century. An Invitation to EnvironmentalSociology,
Pine Forge press.
3. Blewitt J. (2008) Understanding Sustainable Development .UK. Earthscan
4. Chakrabarti,T. (2014) Environment and Sustainable Development- India. Springer
5. Gadgil, M. and Guha R. (1996) Ecology and Equity: The use and Abuse of Nature in Contemporary
India, New Delhi: OUP.
6. Gole P. (2001) Nature Conservation and Sustainable Development in India, Jaipur and New Delhi:
Rawat Publications.
7. Guha R. (1994) Social Ecology, New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
8. Hannigan. J. 1995. Environmental Sociology: A Social Constructionist Perspective. London and New
York: Routledge.
9. Keiner M. 2006. The Future of Sustainability.New York. Springer Pub.
10. Kumar S. (2002) ‘Environmental Problems and Gandhian Solutions’, Deep-Deep Publication.
11. Munier N. (2005) Introduction to Sustainability Road to a Better Future. New York. Springer
12. Munshi, Indra, “Environment in sociological Theory”, in Sociological Bulletin, Vol 49, No2
13. Pal B. P, Environmental conservation and Development, Dehradun: Natraj Publishers.
14. Patil R.B. (Ed) (2009) ‘Natural Resources and Sustainability of Indian Society’, Jaipur: Shruti
Publication.
15. Pawar S.N and Patil. R.B. (Ed) (1981) Sociology of Environment, Jaipur: Rawat Publication.
16. Robbin, P. (General editor) Encyclopedia of Environment and Society.USA. SAGE Publications
17. Schumacher, E. F., (1974). Small is Beautiful. London: Abacus.
18. Shiva V. (1988) ‘Staying Alive’, New Delhi: Kali for Women.
19. Shiva V. (1991) Ecology and the Politics of Survival New Delhi: U.N University Press and Sage
Publications.
20. Shiva V. (1993 ) The Violence of the Green Revolution: Third World Agriculture, Ecology and
Politics. London.Zed Books.

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Major elective – 2. Woman and Law (SOCMJ-106) credit -4

Course Objective - The aim of this paper is to bring into learning on woman and legal rights and
constitutional safeguards . It allows the student to engage in social and legal learning regarding woman
issues .

Unit-I
• Position of women in India : Ancient to Modern Time
• Constitutional provision and women in India

Unit -II
Violence against Women
Crime under IPC
Domestic Violence
Honors killing
Dowry
Sati

Unit III
Women and other legislations
Provisions under Labour Laws for women
National Commission for women
The Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques Act 1994

Unit IV
Gender Justice
Uniform Civil Code

Recommended books and readings

1. Diwan Paras and Divan Peeyushi, Women and Legal Protection (Deep and Deep Publications, New
Delhi)
2. Shamsi Dhamsuddin, Women, Law and Social Change (Ashish Publishing House, New Delhi)
3. “Towards Equality”, Report on the Commission on Status of Women Empowerment in India. Chapters
IV and Sec IV
4. The Hindu Window’s Re-marriage (Repeal) Act 1983
5. Gangrade K D, Social Legislation in India, Vols I and II
6. Bhattacharjee A M, Matrimonial Laws and the Constitution
7. Kant Anjam, Women and Law
8. Dewan V. K., Law Relating to Offences against Women
9. Mishra O P, Law relating to Women and Child
10. Reddy G B, Women and the Law
11. Batra Manjula, Woman and Law & Law Relating to Children in India.
 Minor Stream Research Methodology SOCMJ-107 Credit
(RM) 4
Course Objectives/ Outcome:
CO1) This course is helpful to understand the background of research and enables the students to
prepare proposals for the research and conduct research projects.
CO2) Enable the students to connect theory with practice and Open up for the students the universe
of knowledge generation through research.
CO3) This course will help the learners/students conduct and implement a research project/ study
C)4) This course encourages the students to take up higher education leading to doctoral studies

Module-1 Introduction to Research Methods in Social Sciences 1 Credits

(15 Hours)
1.1 Meaning, Objective and of Criteria of Good Research
1.2 Social Science research: Nature, importance, limitations and
difficulties
1.3 Deductive Method, Inductive Method
1.4 Research Design: Meaning, objective and types
1.5 Review of Literature: meaning, significance and precautions
1.6 Research Problem: meaning, need and formulation
1.7 Research Process
Module-2 Collection of data and Analysis of Data 1 Credits
( 15 Hours)
2.1 Sources of data – Primary Data And secondary data
2.2 Questionnaire, Interview , Schedule and Observation
2.3 Types of Sampling Techniques
2.4 Analysis of Data- Classification, Tabulation and Graphical
2.5 Interpretation-meaning, significance and precautions
2.6 Mean, Medium and Mode
Module-3 Computer, Software and Internet in Social Research 1 Credits
(15 Hours)
3.1 Use of Computer in social research
3.2 Use of selected software in Social Research
3.3 Introduction to Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)
3.4 Use of Internet and e-journals
3.5 Testing hypothesis: meaning, need and types
3.6 Plagiarism: meaning, significance, methods and precautions
Module-4 Research Report Writing 1 Credits
(15 Hours)
4.1 Meaning and Features of an ideal research report
4.2 Objective and Significant of report writing
4.3 Steps in research report writing
4.4 Layout/structure/components of the Research Report
4.5 Types of Reports
4.6 Precautions in research report writing
 References:

1) Good William and Hatt Paul (1987), Methods in Social Research, Mc Graw Hill, London

2) Lal Das (2000), Practice of Social Research, Rawat Publication, Jaipur

3) Ghosh B.N. (1982) Scientific Methods & Social Research,Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi

4) Wilkinson and Bhandarkar (2002), Methodology and Techniques of Social Research, HPH

5) Bhandarkar P.L. (1999), Samajik Sanshodhan Paddhati, Maharashtra Granthanirmiti Mandal,

Aurangabad

6) Aaglave Pradeep (2000), Sanshodhan Paddhatishastra va tantre, Vidya Prakashan, nagpur

7) Baily K.D. (1982), Methods of Social Research, Free press Publications, New York.

8) Bajpai S.R. 1969. Social Survey and Research, Kitab Ghar Publication, New Delhi

9) Gupta, S. C. (1981), Fundamentals of Statistics, Himalaya Publishing House, Bombay.

10) Kothari, C. R. (1992), An Introduction to Operations Research, Vikas Publishing House, New
Delhi. 11) Rajaram,V, (1996), Fundamentals of Computers, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.

11) Banamati Mohanty (2015) ‘Statistics for Behavioral and Social Sciences’ Sage Texts

12) Bryman Alan (2018) ‘Social research methods’ OUP

13) Cooper Donald R. & Pamela S. Schindler (1999), “Business Research Methods”, Tata

McGraw-Hill Edition, New Delhi

14) Flick Uwe (2011) ‘Introducing Research Methodology’ Sage Publications

15) Kothari C. R, Gaurau Garg (2019) ‘Research Methodology, Methods and Techniques”,

New Age International Publications, 4th Edition

16) Kumar Ranjit, (2012), “Research Methodology” 2nd Ed, Pearson Education

17) Wilkinson and Bhandarkar (2016) ‘Methodology and Techniques of Social Science

Research; HPH

18) Willson Jonathan (2017) ‘Essentials of Business Research: A Guide to Doing Your

Research Project’ Sage Publications

 MA Sociology
PART-I / SEMESTER-II
Sr. Course/ Title and Code, of Subject code Credit Total Internal External
No. Subject Type Course,/Subject / Theory
Marks Exam/ Exam
CIE

1 Major Core-1 Sociology theory II (SOCMJ-201) 4 100 40 60

2 Major Core-2 Social movement II (SOCMJ-202) 4 100 40 60

3 Major Core-3 GENDER STUDIES II (SOCMJ-203) 4 100 40 60

4 Major Core-4 Urban sociology (SOCMJ-204) 2 50 20 30

5 Major 1.Globalization and (SOCMJ-205) 4 100 40 60

Electives Society

( choose Or
anyone)
2 Environmental
(SOCMJ-206)
studies

6 OJT /Field Internship (Regular ) (SOCMJ-207) 4 100 40 60

project
NGO(external)

Total 22 550 250 330

Major Core I- Sociology Theory II (SOCMJ-201) credit -4

Course Objective –

This Paper deals with evolution and theoretical approach to the study of social science and
highlights various systemic characteristics and processes in order to have a full grasp of
methodology of comparisons.

Unit 1- 1. Functionalism – Radcliff- Brown , B. Malinowski, R.K Merton,

2. Structuralism: Talcott Parsons, and Levis Strauss,
3. post structural functionalism .
Unit 2 - Symbolic Interactionism : Introduction
1. George Herbert Mead: Mind, Self and Society,
2. Concept of I, Concept of Me, Generalized Others and Significant others,
3. The Symbolic Interactionism of Herbert Blumer
Unit 3- Introduction to Ethnomethodology and Phenomenology
1. Foundations of Phenomenology-
1.1 Edmund Husserl’s phenomenology and Alfred Schutz and the social world
2. Foundations of Ethnomethodology-
2.1 Harold Garfinkel’s ethnomethodology
2.2 The role of everyday practices
Unit 4- Foundations of Neo-Marxist Theory
1.1 Historical Context and Development
a. The transition from classical Marxism to Neo-Marxism
b. Key events and intellectual movements influencing Neo-Marxism
2. The Frankfurt School and Critical Theory
i. 2.1 Introduction to the Frankfurt School
ii. Key members: Max Horkheimer, Theodor Adorno, Herbert Marcuse, Walter Benjamin
3. Antonio Gramsci and Cultural Hegemony
4. Introduction to Louis Althusser
a. Althusser’s intellectual background and influences
b. Ideology and Ideological State Apparatuses (ISAs)

References –

1. "Structure and Function in Primitive Society" by A.R. Radcliffe-Brown.

2. "The Andaman Islanders" by A.R. Radcliffe-Brown.
3. "Social Theory and Social Structure" by Robert K. Merton.
4. "On Theoretical Sociology" by Robert K. Merton.
5. "Structure and Process in Modern Societies" by Talcott Parsons.
6. "Structural Anthropology" by Claude Lévi-Strauss.
7. "Theoretical Logic in Sociology" by Jeffrey C. Alexander.
8. "Structures of Social Action" by John Heritage.
9. "Symbolic Interactionism: Perspective and Method" by Herbert Blumer.
10. "Mind, Self, and Society" by George Herbert Mead.
 11. "Phenomenology of Perception" by Maurice Merleau-Ponty.
12. "Studies in Ethnomethodology" by Harold Garfinkel
13. "The Dialectical Imagination" by Martin Jay.
14. "From Marx to Lenin" by David McLellan.
15. "Dialectic of Enlightenment" by Max Horkheimer and Theodor Adorno.
16. "One-Dimensional Man" by Herbert Marcuse.
17. "Lenin and Philosophy and Other Essays" by Louis Althusser.
18. "For Marx" by Louis Althusser.

Major course 2- Social Movement II (SOCMJ-202) credit - 4

Course Objective –

This course provides an in-depth examination of social movements, exploring their origins, dynamics,
and impacts on society. Students will study key concepts, theoretical frameworks, and specific case
studies to understand how social movements arise, mobilize, and effect change.

Unit 1- Theories on the Emergence of Social Movements:

Relative Deprivation , Structural, Functional,
Weberian , Neo-Marxist and
Postcolonial Perspectives

Unit 2- Marxist and Contemporary Debates

New social Movement /new Global movement .

Unit 3- Security and Equity Issues

Peasant Movement
Students Movement
Environmental Movement- Chipko movement,
Apiko Movement Narmada Bachao movement .

Unit 4- Contemporary Social Movements in India

Civil Rights Movement
Middle Class Movement ,
Lgbtq Movement ,
Consumer Movement ,
Anti-segregation Movement ,
Anti-Globalization Movement
Readings –
1. "Social Movements, 1768-2012" by Charles Tilly and Lesley J. Wood
2. "Social Movements and Their Outcomes: Social, Political, and Cultural Change" edited by Marco
Giugni
3. "Sustaining Activism: A Brazilian Women's Movement and a Father-Daughter Collaboration" by
Jeffrey W. Rubin and Emma Sokoloff-Rubin
4. "Power in Movement: Social Movements and Contentious Politics" by Sidney Tarrow
5. "Social Movements, Institutions, and Policies: Political Strategies and Outcomes" edited by Doug
McAdam, Karina Kloos, and Rachel V. Oliver
6. Political Repercussions and Policy Changes
7. "Policy Change and Learning: An Advocacy Coalition Approach" by Paul A. Sabatier and Hank
C. Jenkins-Smith
8. "Dynamics of Contention" by Doug McAdam, Sidney Tarrow, and Charles Tilly
9. "The Impact of Social Movements on Elections" by Daniel Schlozman
10. "Culture and Politics: A Reader" edited by Lane Crothers and Charles Lockhart
11. "The Media and Social Movements" edited by Jennifer Earl and Deana A. Rohlinger
12. "Media and Protest Logics in the Digital Era: The Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong" by
Francis Lee and Joseph M. Chan
13. "Networks of Outrage and Hope: Social Movements in the Internet Age" by Manuel Castells

Major course 3 – Gender Studies II (SOCMJ-203) credit -4

This course explores key issues in gender studies within the Indian context. Through a
combination of theoretical frameworks, case studies, and empirical research, students
will examine the intersections of gender with family structures, LGBTQ+ rights, the
economy, and reproductive rights in India. The course aims to foster critical analysis and
understanding of gender dynamics, inequalities, and movements for social change in
Indian society.

Unit 1-

1. Feminist Movements –

First wave of Feminism – Suffragate (19th - early 20th century)

Second wave of Feminism – Social inequality (1960s - 1980s): reproductive rights, equality at work

Third wave Feminism – Intersectionality (1990s - early 2000s)

Fourth wave Feminism – Social media (2010s - present)

Unit 2-

1. Women’s Movement in Pre and Post Independent India

2. Women participation in Social reform movement

3. Women participation in Agrarian movement

Unit 3-

1. Introduction to Feminist Theories

2. Liberal Feminism

3. Marxist and Socialist Feminism

4. Radical Feminism

5. Black feminism , Dalit Feminism , Eco feminism , Transnational feminism

Unit 4-

1. Gender and Health

2. Reproductive Health Rights

3. Gender and Disability

References –

1. Bell Hooks. (2000) “Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center”. London: Pluto Press.
2. Cavallaro, Dani (2003) “Feminist Theory”. London: Continuum Books.
3. Chaudri, M. (2003) “Feminisms in India”. New Delhi: Kali for Women.
4. Donovan, Josephine (2006) “Feminist Theory: The Intellectual Traditions”. New York:
5.Fredrick Ungar Publishing Co. Inc.
6. Friedan, B. (1974) “The Feminine Mystique”. New York: Dell, 1974, pp. 95-116.
7. Jackson, Steve (1998) “Contemporary Feminist Theories”. Edinburg: Edinburg
University Press.
8. Jaggar Alison M. (1983) “Feminist Politics and Human Nature”. Maryland: Rowman
and Littlefield Publishers.
9. Millett, K. (1970) “Sexual Politics”. Garden City, N.Y: Doubleday
10. Basu (Ed.) (1995). “The challenge of local feminism: women’s movement in global
perspectives”. New York, Westview Press.
11. Bystydzienski, J. M. & Sekhon, J. (1999). “Democratization and Women’s Grassroots
Movements”. Indiana, Indiana University Press.
12. Gandhi, N. (1996). “When the Rolling Pins Hit the Streets: A Case Study of the Anti-Price
13. Rise Movement in India”. New Delhi, Kali for Women.
14. Henry, A. (2004). “Not my mother's sister: generational conflict and third wave feminism”.
Indiana University Press.
15. Kullar, M. (Ed.) (2005). “Writing the women’s movement: A reader”. New Delhi, Zubaan.
16. Kumar, R. (1993). “The History of Doing: An Illustrated Account of Movements for
17. Women’s Rights and Feminism in India, 1800-1990”. London, Verso Books.
18. Mary Wollstonecraft (1796). “A vindication of the right's of women: with strictures on
political and moral subject”. London, Johnson Publications
19. McMillen, S.G. (2008). “Seneca falls and the origins of the women's rights movement:
Pivotal movements in American history”. USA, Oxford university Press.
 20. Mitchell, J. & Oakley A. (Eds.) (1997). “Who's Afraid of Feminism: Seeing Through
Backlash”. London, Hamish Hamilton.
21. Omvedt, G. (2004). “Dalit and democratic revolution: Dr. Ambedkar and Dalit Movement in
Colonial India”. New Delhi, Sage Publications.
22. Rao, B.S. & Parthasarathy, G. (1997). “Anti-arrack movement of women in Andhra
23. Pradesh and prohibition policy”. New Delhi, Har-Anand Publications.
24. Sarkar, S. & Sarkar, T. (Eds.) (2008). “Women and social reform in modern India: A reader”.
Ranikhet, Permanent black.
25. Shah, G. (2004). “Social movements in India: A review of literature”. New Delhi, Sage
publications.
26. Das Gupts Monica & Krishnan T.N. (1998). “Women and Health”. Oxford, New Delhi.
27.Government of India. “Census Reports”.
28. J.R. Park and K.Prak. (1983). “Text Book of Preventive and Social Medicines”.
Habalpure, M.S.Banarside.
29. Mohan Rao (Ed). (2004). “The Unheard Scream: Reproductive Health and Women’s
Rights in India”. Zubaan, New Delhi
.30. KrishnarajMaithrey (ed). (1999). “Gender, population and development”. Oxford,
New Delhi.

Major Course 4 – Urban Sociology (SOCMJ-204) credit -2

Course Objective – The aim of this paper is to enhance the learning of Urban landscapes how it
has led to various layers of changes in socio-political spheres .

Unit 1-

1.1 Urban Sociology : An introduction

1.2 Rural – Urban Community

1.3 Migration

Unit 2-

1.Industrialization and Urbanization

2. Urban social structure

Unit 3-

1 Implication of citizenship in India

2 Major issues of urbanization in India

Unit 4-

1. Local governance and functions of cities

2. Urban planning and future of cities .

 References –

1. https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/4421

2. https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/4424

3. https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/4425

4. Hannerz, Ulf. 1980. Exploring the City: Toward an Urban Anthropology, NY: Columbia University
Press. Chapter 2. Pp 19‐58
5. Harvey, David 1985 The Urban Experience, Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, Chapter 1.
Money, Time, Space and the City. Pp. 1-35
6. Castells, Manuel. 2002, “Local and Global: Cities in the Network Society”, in The Royal Dutch
Geographical Society KNAG, Vol. 93, No. 5, Blackwell Publishers. pp. 548–558
7. Wirth, Louis. 1938. “Urbanism as a way of Life” in American Journal of Sociology, Vol. 44, No.1
(July), Pp. 1‐24 Simmel, Georg, 1903, “Metropolis and the Mental Life” in Gary Bridge and
Sophie Watson, eds. The Blackwell City Reader. Oxford and Malden, MA: Wiley ‐Blackwell, 2002.
8. Castells, Manuel. 2002, “Local and Global: Cities in the Network Society”, in The Royal
Dutch Geographical Society KNAG, Vol. 93, No. 5, Blackwell Publishers. pp. 548–558
9. Rao, M.S.A, 1981, “Some aspects of the sociology of migration”, Sociological Bulletin, Vol. 30, 1.
Pp21‐38
10. Anand, Inbanathan. 2003, “Migration and Adaptation: Lower Caste Tamils in a Delhi
10. Resettlement Colony” in Ranvinder Singh Sandhu (ed.) Urbanization in India. Sage: New
Delhi. Pp. 232‐246
11. Ayyar, Varsha. 2013. “Caste and Gender in a Mumbai resettlement site”, Economic & Political
Weekly, May 4, Vol. XLVIII, No 18, Pp 44 ‐55
12. Holton, R. J. Cities, Capitalism and Civilization, London: Allan and Unwin, Chapters. 1 & 2.Pp. 1
– 32
13. Parker, Simon. Urban Theory and Urban Experience: Encountering the City, London:
Routledge. Chapter 2. Foundations of Urban Theory Pp. 8 - 26.
14. Mumford, Lewis 1961. The City in History: its origins and transformations and its
prospects.Mariner Books: Pp 3‐29, 94‐118
15. Weber, Max 1978. The City. The Free Press: New York. Pp 65‐89
Major Elective - Globalization and Society (SOCMJ-205) credit -4

Course Objective- The main objective of the paper is to bring into understanding the effect of
globalization and its importance and how it has transformed the nations around . Globalization has
brought a new emergence of socio-political dynamic and economic ties .

Unit 1- Contemporary Globalization

The process of globalization

Unit 2- Globalization, nation state and sovereignty

Role of Non-Governmental Organisations

Unit 3- Media culture and globalization

Role of Information Technology - Communication Technology and its market and other social

Effects on organizations

Unit 4- Social Impact Inequality and globalization

References -

1. Nayyar, Deepak. Globalization and Development: A Perspective from the Developing

World. Oxford University Press, 2003.
2. Kumar, Nagesh. Globalization and Industrial Development in India. Routledge, 2009.
3. Appadurai, Arjun. Modernity at Large: Cultural Dimensions of Globalization. University
of Minnesota Press, 1996.
4. Bhagwati, Jagdish. In Defense of Globalization. Oxford University Press, 2004.
5. Guha, Ramachandra. India After Gandhi: The History of the World's Largest Democracy.
HarperCollins, 2007.
6. Chakrabarty, Dipesh. Provincializing Europe: Postcolonial Thought and Historical
Difference. Princeton University Press, 2000.
7. Sen, Amartya. Development as Freedom. Oxford University Press, 1999.
8. Jalali, Rita. "Financing Empowerment? How External Funding for NGOs Impacts Civil
Society in India." World Development, 2008.
9. Rajagopal, Arvind. Politics After Television: Hindu Nationalism and the Reshaping of the
Public in India. Cambridge University Press, 2001.
10. Mehta, Nalin. Television in India: Satellites, Politics and Cultural Change. Routledge,
2008.
11. Kuriyan, Renuka. "Information and Communication Technologies for Development
(ICT4D) in India: The Need for Research and Practice." International Journal of Education
and Development using Information and Communication Technology, 2004.
12. Heeks, Richard. India’s Software Industry: State Policy, Liberalization and Industrial
Development. Sage Publications, 1996.
13. Nayyar, Deepak. Globalization and Inequality in India. Harvard University Press, 2012.
14. Baviskar, Amita. In the Belly of the River: Tribal Conflicts over Development in the
Narmada Valley. Oxford University Press, 1995.
15. Rajagopal, Arvind. Politics After Television: Hindu Nationalism and the Reshaping of
the Public in India. Cambridge University Press, 2001.

Major Elective – Environmental Studies credit -4

Course objective – This papers aim is to bring environmental understanding towards the
student and make them understand the correlation between environment and society , how
both are intertwined and are dependent on each other as whole . The course will enable the
students to understand their role and responsibilities too in regard to dealing with
environment .

Unit 1-
1. Environmental studies : Multidisciplinary nature
1.2 man and nature
2. Natural Resources

Unit 2- 1 . Ecosystems

2. Biodiversity and its conservation

Unit 3 - 1. Environmental pollution

2. Social issues and the Environment.

Unit 4- 1. Human Population and Environment.

2 Human Population Densities

3 Environment and Human Health.

References –
1. Gupta, Dasarathi, and Debjani Guha. Environmental Studies: Principles and Practices. Sage
Publications, 2007.
2. Raven, Peter H., David M. Hassenzahl, and Linda R. Berg. Environment. Wiley India, 2011.
3. Gadgil, Madhav, and Ramachandra Guha. This Fissured Land: An Ecological History of India. Oxford
University Press, 1992.
4. Mukherjee, Sukanta, and B.K. Sinha. Man and Environment: An Anthropological Perspective. Concept
Publishing Company, 1993.
5. Singh, Jagbir. Natural Resources and Environmental Security. MD Publications, 2004.
6. Kumar, Pushpam. Valuation of Natural Resources: A Primer. The Energy and Resources Institute
(TERI), 2004.
7. Singh, J.S., and S.P. Singh. Forest Ecology and Environment. Anmol Publications, 2006.
8. Krishnamurthy, K.V. An Advanced Textbook on Biodiversity: Principles and Practice. Oxford & IBH
Publishing, 2003.
9. Gadgil, Madhav. Biodiversity and India’s Degraded Lands. Tata Energy Research Institute, 1996.
10. Sharma, P.D. Ecology and Environment. Rastogi Publications, 2005
11. Guha, Ramachandra. Environmentalism: A Global History. Oxford University Press, 2000.
12. Das, Arvind N. Agrarian Unrest and Socio-Economic Change in Bihar, 1900-1980. Manohar
Publishers, 1983.
13. Bhende, Asha A., and Tara Kanitkar. Principles of Population Studies. Himalaya Publishing House,
2000.
14. Chandna, R.C. Geography of Population: Concepts, Determinants and Patterns. Kalyani Publishers,
2006.
15. Satapathy, K.K., and C.B. Pandey. Human Health and Environment. Discovery Publishing House,
2002.
 OJT Internship SOCOJT Credit Total Internal External
207 4 Marks Marks Marks
100 40 60

Course Outcome

CO1) This course will help the students to understand the work culture and work process in
the organization
CO2) This course enables the students to learn the new skill and practice, which shall be
helpful to broaden the academic sphere
CO3) This course shall be helpful to students to learn the professional ethics, work culture,
time management, accountability, work visualization etc.

General Structure of Internship/On-Job Training (OJT)

In accordance with the NEP-2020, the UGC framed a new student-centric “Curriculum and
Credit Framework” incorporating a flexible choice-based credit system, multiple entry and exit
options, and a multidisciplinary approach. An internship is gaining first-hand experience by an
individual besides comprehending the way of working in an organisation, leading to improve the
skill aptitude for a specific job or job role and building research capabilities with learning
opportunities. Internships should be such organized that benefits the research intern as well as
the internship providing organization. In an internship course students require to participate in a
work experience or professional activity, or cooperative education activity with an entity external
to the education institution, under the supervision of an expert from the given external entity. A
prime aspect of the internship/research internship is induction into actual work situations.
Internships includes working with government or private organizations, higher education
institutions, universities, research and development labs/research organisations/non-government
organisations, enterprises, centres involved in research, innovativeness and entrepreneurship,
business organizations local industry, artists, craftspeople, and similar other entities for providing
opportunities to students for active engagement in on-site experiential learning.

Output of On-Job Training (OJT)

i) OJT experienced personnel will perform their tasks and the trainee/student will
observe it to learn job-relevant skills and abilities.
ii) OJT enhances accountability for both trainers and trainees.
 For the Details of internship student can access the UGC link given below-

https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/0063650_Draft-Guidelines-for-Internship-and-Research-
Internship-for-Under-Graduate-Students.pdf

As per NEP-2020 Guidelines, An enrolled student is expected to complete on-job-training or

internship in the any one of the following area-

i) NGO
ii) Social Development Consultancy
iii) Rural Development organizations
iv) Media Houses
v) Corporate institutes
vi) Gram Pnachayat
vii) MNCs
viii) Self Government Institutions
ix) Educational Institutes
x) Research Institutes
xi) Libraries
xii) Any other organization.

Evaluation Method:

Part A Physical Completion of Internship and Submission Certificate 60 Marks

Part B Viva-Voce/Presentation/Final Report on the Internship 40 Marks

Part A- Physical Completion of Internship and Submission Certificate (60 Marks)

After the Completion of the on-job-training or internship, Student has to submit Internship
Completion Letter issued by the Agency/Institute/Organization/Firm duly signed and sealed by the
appropriate authority

Part B- Viva-Voce/Presentation/Report on the Internship (40 Marks)

i) A student shall give Viva Voce/Presentation of internship process/experience through offline

or online mode
OR
ii) A Student shall submit Final Report on Internship experience and outcome in 2000-2500
words