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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.A.LL.B - B.A.LL.B. (Honours) SAL1302 Social Welfare and Social Legislations in India Syllabus

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

SAL1302 SOCIAL WELFARE AND SOCIAL LEGISLATIONS IN INDIA

UNIT 1 – CONCEPTS AND APPROACHES 12Hrs.
History of Social Welfare in Western & Indian Society: From charity to rights- Concepts and Approaches: Social
Welfare, Human Rights, Social Justice, Social Development, Social Action, Empowerment.
UNIT 2 – STATE, CONSTITUTION AND RIGHTS 16Hrs.
Nature of Welfare State in India- Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties-
Changes in the Welfare State, post liberalization
UNIT 3 – SOCIAL PROBLEMS RELATING TO WOMEN 16Hrs.
Issues of women - health, education, employment and violence against women- Constitutional Provisions and Laws-
CEDAW, National and State Commissions for Women.
UNIT 4 – SOCIAL PROBLEMS RELATING TO CHILDREN 16Hrs.
Issues of children in India: Health, education, child labour, child trafficking, child abuse- Constitutional safeguards-
Integrated Child Development Scheme, Juvenile Justice System- U.N. Convention on Rights of Child & National Commission
for Protection of Child Rights.
UNIT 5 – ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY IN SOCIAL WELFARE 15Hrs.
Meaning and importance of civil society in working with the marginalized groups- Role of CSO (civil society organizations),
NGOs, social action groups, media, social movements.
Max. 75 Hours

COURSE OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course the student will be able to
CO1: Identify major issues of social diversity within our contemporary society.
CO2: Apply perspectives and research to current issues and concerns of social diversity.
CO3: Determine the historical and contemporary levels of social conflict and/or cooperation between various social identity
groups.
CO4: Develop problem-solving strategies as they pertain to race, ethnicity, gender, and social class.
CO5: Identify theories and research applicable to women, Children, Aged and welfare provisions.
CO6: This Course will equip the students with the required Professional Skills

TEXT/ REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Abha, Vijai, Prakash, 2000. Voluntary Organizations and Social Welfare, Jaipur. ABD Pub., Pp 65-73.
2. Antony, M.J., 1997. Social Action through Courts, New Delhi, Indian Social Institute.
3. Bhatia, K.L., 1994. Law and Social Changes towards 21st Century, New Delhi, Deep and Deep.
4. Pathak, S., 1981. Social Welfare: An Evolutionary and Development Perspective, Delhi McMillan.
5. Sachdeva D. R.,1992. Social Welfare Administration in India, Kitab Mahal

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