Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.A.LL.B - B.A.LL.B. (Honours) SAL1202 Indian Society: Issues and Problems Syllabus
 

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.A.LL.B - B.A.LL.B. (Honours) SAL1202 Indian Society: Issues and Problems Syllabus

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology School of Law

SAL1202 INDIAN SOCIETY: ISSUES AND PROBLEMS
L T P Credit Total Marks
4 1 0 4 100

UNIT 1 – SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND STRUCTURAL ISSUES 12Hrs.
Social Problems: Meaning, characteristics and causes- Approaches to social problems - structural functional, conflict
and interactionist- Problems of Caste Inequality and Discrimination. - Meaning, Nature and Causes

UNIT 2 – GENDER INEQUALITY AND DISCRIMINATION 17Hrs.
Aspects of gender inequality and discrimination - economic, cultural, political, familial- Violence against women -
domestic violence, sexual violence, sex selective abortion and trafficking

UNIT 3 – PROBLEMS AND ISSUES RELATED TO ETHNIC AND RELIGIOUS DISSONANCE 17Hrs.
Problems of religious minorities - Meaning, Nature and Causes- Rise of religious fundamentalism and intolerance -
Nature and Causes

UNIT 4 – ISSUES OF YOUTH AND SENIOR CITIZENS 17Hrs.
Problems and Issues of Youth - unemployment, education, sexuality, drug abuse and suicide. Problems of the Aged
- economic, social, psychological and health related

UNIT 5 – DEALING WITH SOCIAL PROBLEMS 17Hrs.
Role of State - Policy, planning and legislation- Role of CSOs (Civil Society Organizations) - Mobilization and social
action.
Max. 80 Hours

COURSE OUTCOMES:
On the completion of the course the student will be able to
CO1: compare and contrast basic theoretical orientations.
CO2: Understand how different theoretical approaches would explain current social phenomena.
CO3: know basic methodological approaches and describe the general role of methods in building sociological knowledge.
CO4: Understand some of the challenges that globalization poses to contemporary societies and ways of life.
CO5: Demonstrate an understanding of cross-cultural differences and an understanding of the importance of cultural context.
CO6: This Course will equip the students with the required Professional Skills

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Dandanean Steven P., 2001. Taking it Big: Developing Sociological Consciousness in Postmodern Times. New
Delhi. London. Pine Edge Press.
2. Giddens Anthony (ed)., 2001. Sociology: Introductory Readings. Cambridge, Polity Press.
3. Gupta M. and Chen Martha Alter. 1996. Health, Poverty and Development in India. New Delhi. Sage Publications.
4. Vivek P. S., 2002. Sociological Perspectives and Indian Sociology. Mumbai. Himalaya Publishing House.
5. Tribhuvan Robin D., 2014, Social Problems and Developmental Issues of Youth. New Delhi. Discovery Publishing
House Pvt. Ltd.

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks:100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: 6 Questions to be answered out of 8 questions and each question carries 5 Marks 30 Marks
PART B: 4 questions to be answered out of 8 questions (Internal Choice) and each question carries 10 Marks 40 Marks
PART C: 2 Questions to be answered out of 4 questions and each carries 15 marks 30 Marks