Sociology

Courses Offered

S.NO	NAME OF COURSE	Major/ Minor/ SEC/ VAC/ MDSC	DURATION	SEATS	ELIGIBILITY	PO/ CO (AS PER NEP)
1	BA/ BA Hons. / BA Hons. With Research	Undergraduate Programme (3 years/4 years/4 years)	3 years / 4 years / 4 years	320	10+2 from any stream (As per PU norms)
2	BA Soc Hons. / Hons. With Research	Undergraduate Programme (4 years/4 years)	4 years / 4 years	80	10+2 from any stream (As per PU norms)
3	MA	Postgraduate Programme (2 years with BA and 1 year with BA Soc Hons. / Hons. With Research)	2 years with BA and 1 year with BA Soc Hons. / Hons. With Research	60	Bachelor of Arts (BA) in any stream (With or without Hons.)

Faculty & Staff Details

S. No	Name	Qualification	Vidwan ID	Email ID	CV (Sample Attached)
1	Dr. Mona Arora	Ph.D.	231199	[email protected]	Attachment
2	Dr. Rinku Kalia	Ph.D.	275305	[email protected]	Attachment
3	Dr. Pallavi Kapila	Ph.D.		[email protected]	Attachment
4	Dr. Tarminder Kaur	Ph.D.	275384	[email protected]	Attachment
5	Dr. Sangeeta Sharma	Ph.D.	275433	[email protected]	Attachment
6	Ms. Swapandeep Kaur	UGC NET	275734	[email protected]	Attachment
7	Ms. Sakshi	UGC NET	316581	[email protected]	Attachment
8	Ms. Dixita Thakur	UGC NET	316450	[email protected]	Attachment
9	Ms. Kanika	UGC NET JRF		[email protected]

*Note that the following faculty list includes permanent, ad-hoc, contractual, and guest members.

Research Scholars

S.No.	Name of the Supervisor Co-Supervisor	Name of the Ph.D. Scholar	Mode of Ph.D.	Registration Number	Date of Registration	Research Topic	Likely Date of Completion	Availing Fellowship	Funding Agency of Fellowship
1	Dr. Mona Arora	Harleen	Regular			VICTIMS OF DOWRY HARASSMENT : A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF LUDHIANA AND S.A.S NAGAR DISTRICTS OF PUNJAB	DEGREE AWARDED	——
		Aakriti Chauhan	Regular	18112000034		HOMESTAYS IN HIMACHAL PRADESH: A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF TOURISTS AND HOMESTAY OPERATORS IN KULLU AND LAHAUL & SPITI DISTRICTS		——
		Aakarshanjot	Regular		21/2/2023	MEDIA & SOCIETY: A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF OTT PLATFORMS ON YOUTH		——
		Bhawna	Regular	1771000098	31/1/2024	Enrolled		YES	NET JRF

Scheme and Syllabi

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC COURSE-I SOC-DSC-
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Credits 4
Max. Marks: 100
Theory: 80 marks Internal Assessment: 20 marks
Time: 3 Hours

Evaluation: Maximum Marks:100 (80 Theory + 20 Internal Assessment)

• Terminal Examination: 80 Marks
• Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
• Examination Time: 3 Hours

COURSE OUTCOMES: This course will help the students to apply the various concepts of Sociology and Related subject in their Socio-culture milieu.

PEDAGOGY: The introduction of philosophical, conceptual and methodological foundations shall form the core of teaching and learning. The students are to be encouraged to have active interactions with the teacher and the peer group. The learning shall be based on creative assignments, interactive & innovative activities, discussions and learning by doing activities.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER SETTER AND CANDIDATES:

• Question 1 shall be compulsory question which containing 12 short answer type questions shall be set from the whole syllabus. The student shall attempt any 10 parts in about 25-30 words each. Each part shall carry 2 marks (Total 10×2= 20 marks).
• A total of eight long questions will be set out of the whole syllabus at least two from each unit. The candidates will attempt four questions selecting one from each unit and each question will carry 15 marks (Total 4×15= 60 marks). These will be in addition to the compulsory question at serial number 1.
• Internal assessment may include written assignments, snap tests, participation in discussion in the class, term papers, attendance etc.
• For reappear/improvement candidates(s), who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks secured by them in theory paper will be increased proportionally to maximum marks of the paper in lieu of internal assessment. The paper setter must put note (4) in the question paper.

Course Objective: This paper aims at introducing Fundamentals of Sociology to the beginners of the subject, the basic understanding about Sociology as a discipline. Study of various terms, concepts and processes will help students in formulating a Sociological Viewpoint and an easy comprehension of the discipline at later stages.

Course outcomes: This course will help the students to apply the various concepts of Sociology and related subjects in their socio-cultural milieu.

Course Content:

Unit-I
Introduction to Sociology: Origin and Development; Nature and Significance.
Relationship of Sociology with other Social Sciences: Anthropology, History and Psychology.

Unit-II
Understanding Society: Meaning, Characteristics, Theories of Origin of Society – Organic and Social Contract. Relationship between Individual and Society.
Social Groups – Meaning, Characteristics and Classification Primary and Secondary Groups In- groups & amp; Out-groups, Reference Group.

Unit-III
Culture: Meaning and Features, Culture and Civilization, Cultural Lag, Acculturation, Assimilation, Cultural Pluralism.
Dimensions of Culture: Cultural Trait, Cultural Patterns, Cultural Complexes, Cultural Relativism.

Unit-IV
Socialization: Meaning, Stages, Agencies and Theories of Mead and Cooley.
Social Control: Meaning, Types and Agencies – Formal and Informal

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE (DSC) -2 SOC-DSC-
SOCIAL STRATIFICATION
Theory: 80 marks Internal Assessment: 20
Max Time: 3 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER SETTER AND CANDIDATES:

• Question 1 shall be compulsory question which containing 12 short answer type questions shall be set from the whole syllabus. The student shall attempt any 10 parts in about 25-30 words each. Each part shall carry 2 marks (Total 10×2= 20 marks).
• A total of eight long questions will be set out of the whole syllabus at least two from each unit. The candidates will attempt four questions selecting one from each unit and each question will carry 15 marks (Total 4×15= 60 marks). These will be in addition to the compulsory question at serial number 1.
• Internal assessment may include written assignments, snap tests, participation in discussion in the class, term papers, attendance etc.
• For reappear/improvement candidates(s), who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks secured by them in theory paper will be increased proportionally to maximum marks of the paper in lieu of internal assessment. The paper setter must put note (4) in the question paper.

Course Objectives: All over the world, social groups are differentiated from one another and often ranked in terms of certain criteria. In this paper, students are exposed to the theoretical understanding of social stratification. In the Indian context, it is pertinent to apprise the students of the concept of social mobility and various factors that contribute to it. The major purpose of this course is to prepare the students to understand the hierarchical structure of groups in various societies and help them understand the social mobility.

Course Outcomes: -This course will enable the students to understand the social dynamics and to apply the principles of equality in their daily life.

Course Content

Unit-I
Social Stratification: Meaning, feature and functions; Inequalities – Social and Natural.
Elements: Differentiation, Hierarchy, Ranking, Reward, Evaluation.

Unit-II
Theories of Social Stratification: Functionalist – Davis and Moore. Conflict – Marx.Class, Status, Party – Weber.

Unit-III
Forms of Social stratification: Caste, Class, Race and Gender. Interface between caste and class.

Unit-IV
Social Mobility – Meaning, types, factors.
Indicators – Education, Occupation, Income.

SOCIOLOGY
MAJ-A-3: SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(Also offered as Minor in Sem-III)

Typology of Course: Major Discipline Specific Core
Course code: SOC-SSS-301
Level of the Course: 200 level
Total Credits: 4 (Theory 3 + Tutorial 1)

Maximum Marks: 100 (80 Theory + 20 Internal Assessment)

Course Duration: Total = 60 Hours (Lectures – 45 Hours; Tutorial – 15 Hours)

Evaluation: Maximum Marks: 100 (80 Theory + 20 Internal Assessment)

• Terminal Examination: 80 Marks
• Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
• Examination Time: 3 Hours

Course Objective: This paper introduces students to conceptual and theoretical understanding of social structure and social change. Students are introduced to the characteristics and elements of social structure and the meaning, process, and factors of social change.

Course Outcomes: This course will help students understand the concepts of Social Structure and Social Change.

Instructions for Paper Setter and Candidates:

• Question 1 shall be a compulsory question containing 12 short-answer type questions from the whole syllabus. The student shall attempt any 10 parts, each in about 25-30 words. Each part shall carry 2 marks (Total 10×2=20 marks).
• A total of eight long questions will be set from the whole syllabus, with at least two from each unit. The candidates will attempt four questions, selecting one from each unit. Each question will carry 15 marks (Total 4×15 = 60 marks). These will be in addition to the compulsory question at serial number 1.
• Internal assessment may include written assignments, snap tests, participation in discussions in class, term papers, attendance, etc.
• For reappear/improvement candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks secured in the theory paper will be increased proportionally to the maximum marks of the paper in lieu of internal assessment. The paper setter must note this in the question paper.

Course Content:

Unit-I
Social Structure: Meaning, Characteristics, Elements – Status, Role, Power, and Prestige. Norms and Values, Theory of Radcliffe Brown (Social Structure).

Unit-II
Social Change: Meaning and Features.
Types of Social Change: Evolution (Comte), Revolution Marx), Development – Changing Connotations.

Unit-III
Factors of Social Change: Social, Economic, Demographic, Education, Legislative, Scientific, and Technological.

Unit-IV
Processes of Social Change: Sanskritization, Westernization, Modernization, Secularization, Globalization

SOCIOLOGY
MAJ-A-4 SOCIAL THOUGHT
Typology of Course: Major Discipline Specific Core
Course code: SOC-ST-302
Level of the Course: 200 level
Total Credits: 4 (Theory 3 + Tutorial 1)
Maximum Marks: 100 (80 Theory + 20 Internal Assessment)

Course Duration: Total = 60 Hours (Lectures – 45 Hours; Tutorial – 15 Hours)

Evaluation: Maximum Marks: 100 (80 Theory + 20 Internal Assessment)

• Terminal Examination: 80 Marks
• Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
• Examination Time: 3 Hours

Course Objective: This paper familiarizes students with the contributions of major thinkers in classical Sociology and their continuing relevance to contemporary concerns. It offers students an understanding of the development of Sociology as a discipline, with a focus on classical thinkers.

Course Outcomes: This course will introduce students to the works of thinkers who laid the foundations of Sociology.

Instructions for Paper Setter and Candidates:

• Question 1 shall be a compulsory question containing 12 short-answer type questions from the whole syllabus. The student shall attempt any 10 parts, each in about 25-30 words. Each part shall carry 2 marks (Total 10×2 = 20 marks).
• A total of eight long questions will be set from the whole syllabus, with at least two from each unit. The candidates will attempt four questions, selecting one from each unit. Each question will carry 15 marks (Total 4×15 = 60 marks). These will be in addition to the compulsory question at serial number 1.
• Internal assessment may include written assignments, snap tests, participation in discussions in class, term papers, attendance, etc.
• For reappear/improvement candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks secured in the theory paper will be increased proportionally to the maximum marks of the paper in lieu of internal assessment. The paper setter must note this in the question paper.

Course Content:

Unit-I
Auguste Comte: Laws of Three Stages, Hierarchy of Sciences, Positivism.

Unit-II
Emile Durkheim: Social facts and division of labor, social solidarity; suicide and religion.

Unit-III
Max Weber: Social action, class, status and power, types of authority; Protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism.

Unit-IV
Karl Marx: Historical materialism; dialectical materialism; class conflict, capitalism, and the theory of social change.

SOCIOLOGY
MAJ A-5 SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
(Also Offered as Minor in Sem-IV)

Typology of Course: Major Discipline Specific Core

Course Code: POL-SI-401

Level of Course: 200 level

Total Credits: 4 (Theory 3 + Tutorial 1)

Maximum Marks: 100 (80 Theory + 20 Internal Assessment)

Course Duration: Total = 60 Hours (Lectures – 45 Hours; Tutorial – 15 Hours)

Evaluation: Maximum Marks: 100 (80 Theory + 20 Internal Assessment)

• Terminal Examination: 80 Marks
• Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
• Examination Time:3 Hours

Course Objective: In this paper, social institutions as a concept are introduced to the students. The study of various institutions, which are the foundations of human society, will help students look at society in an objective and analytical way.

Course Outcomes: This course will help students understand various types of institutions. They will be able to identify the new forms taken by institutions of family and marriage and understand the role played by religion in the modern world.

Instructions for the Paper Setter and Candidates:

• Question 1 shall be a compulsory question containing 12 short-answer-type questions set from the whole syllabus. The student shall attempt any 10 parts in about 25-30 words each. Each part shall carry 2 marks (Total 10×2 = 20 marks).
• A total of eight long questions will be set from the whole syllabus, at least two from each unit. The candidates will attempt four questions, selecting one from each unit, and each question will carry 15 marks (Total 4×15 = 60 marks). These will be in addition to the compulsory question at serial number 1.
• Internal assessment may include written assignments, snap tests, participation in class discussions, term papers, attendance, etc.
• For reappear/improvement candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks secured by them in the theory paper will be increased proportionally to the maximum marks of the paper in lieu of internal assessment. The paper setter must put note (4) in the question paper.

Course Content

Unit-I
Institutions – Meaning, Features; Normative and Relational aspects of Institutions. Types – Social, Political, Economic, and Cultural.

Unit-II
Social Institutions:
Marriage – Types: Monogamy and Polygamy; Rules of Mate Selection, Contemporary Trends.
Family – Meaning, Types, Structure, Function; Development Cycle and Changing Trends.
Kinship – Meaning, Significance, and a Brief Understanding of Incest, Consanguinity, Affinity, Clan, Lineage, Contemporary Trends.

Unit-III
Political Institutions – State, Government, and Political Parties – Features and Functions.
Economic Institutions – Features and Functions, Property, Division of Labour (Emile Durkheim).

Unit-IV
Cultural Institutions – Religion: Meaning, Elements, Types, Functions (Emile Durkheim & Max Weber), Dysfunctions.

SOCIOLOGY
MAJ A-6: METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF SOCIAL RESEARCH

Typology of Course: Major Discipline Specific Core

Course Code: SOC-MTR-402

Level of Course: 200 level

Total Credits: 4 (Theory 3 + Tutorial 1)

Maximum Marks: 100 (80 Theory + 20 Internal Assessment)

Course Duration: Total = 60 Hours (Lectures – 45 Hours; Tutorial – 15 Hours)

Evaluation: Maximum Marks: 100 (80 Theory + 20 Internal Assessment)

• Terminal Examination: 80 Marks
• Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
• Examination Time: 3 Hours

Course Objective: The students will be introduced to basic methods and techniques in social research. The objective of this course is to familiarize the students with the basic elements of the scientific method, various methods of data collection, and social measurement.

Course Outcomes: The students will become conversant with stages of social research, sampling, and basic techniques of data collection.

Instructions for the Paper Setter and Candidates:

• Question 1 shall be a compulsory question containing 12 short-answer-type questions set from the whole syllabus. The student shall attempt any 10 parts in about 25-30 words each. Each part shall carry 2 marks (Total 10 x 2 = 20 marks).
• A total of eight long questions will be set from the whole syllabus, with at least two from each unit. The candidates will attempt four questions, selecting one from each unit. Each question will carry 15 marks (Total 4 x 15 = 60 marks). These will be in addition to the compulsory question at serial number 1.
• Internal assessment may include written assignments, snap tests, participation in class discussions, term papers, attendance, etc.
• For reappear/improvement candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks secured by them in the theory paper will be increased proportionally to the maximum marks of the paper in lieu of internal assessment. The paper setter must put note (4) in the question paper.

Course Content:

Unit-I
Scientific Method: Features, Concepts, Stages of social research, Hypothesis.

Unit-II

Sampling Technique: Meaning, Population and Census, Sampling frame.
Types of Sampling:Probability: Simple random/stratified random/cluster/multi-stage
Non–Probability: Accidental/Quota/Purposive
Sampling Error

Unit-III
Techniques of Data Collection:
Observation (Participant and Non-Participant Observation)
Interview Schedule and Questionnaire (Structured/Unstructured)
Case Study Method

Unit-IV
Measurement: Levels and Problems, Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Mode, Median.

SOCIOLOGY
MAJ A-7: SOCIAL DEVIANCE
Typology of Course: Major Discipline Specific Core
Course Code: SOC-SD-403
Level of Course: 200 level
Total Credits: 4 (Theory 3 + Tutorial 1)

Maximum Marks: 100 (80 Theory + 20 Internal Assessment)

Course Duration: Total = 60 Hours (Lectures – 45 Hours; Tutorial – 15 Hours)

Evaluation: Maximum Marks: 100 (80 Theory + 20 Internal Assessment)

• Terminal Examination: 80 Marks
  
• Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
  
• Examination Time: 3 Hours

Course Objective: To understand the contemporary social problems in society, the students are exposed to the basic concept of deviance, its theoretical perspectives, and control mechanisms.

Course Outcomes: The students will understand the concepts of deviance, the approaches to comprehend deviance so that deviance can be controlled.

Instructions for the Paper Setter and Candidates:

• Question 1 shall be a compulsory question containing 12 short answer-type questions set from the whole syllabus. The student shall attempt any 10 parts in about 25-30 words each. Each part shall carry 2 marks (Total 10 x 2 = 20 marks).
• A total of eight long questions will be set out of the whole syllabus, at least two from each unit. The candidates will attempt four questions, selecting one from each unit, and each question will carry 15 marks (Total 4 x 15 = 60 marks). These will be in addition to the compulsory question at serial number 1.
• Internal assessment may include written assignments, snap tests, participation in class discussions, term papers, attendance, etc.
• For reappear/improvement candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks secured by them in the theory paper will be increased proportionally to the maximum marks of the paper in lieu of internal assessment. The paper setter must put note (4) in the question paper.

Course Content:

Unit-I
Deviance: Definition, Concept (Relative and Absolute)
Distinction between deviant behavior and deviant role
Pathological theories (Biological and Psychological)

Unit-II
Sociological Theories: Theories of Social Disorganization (C.H. Cooley, W.F. Ogburn)
Structural-Functional Theories: Theory of Anomie (Emile Durkheim, Robert K. Merton), Differential Association (E. Sutherland and D.R. Cressey)
Interactionist Theories: Theory of Labeling (Edwin M. Lemert and Howard S. Becker)

Unit-III
Controlling Deviance: Socialization: means and agencies
Social Control: means and agencies
Social codes and customs; Sympathy: passive and active

Unit-IV
Selected Problems of Deviance: Sex Deviance
Delinquency
White-Collar Crimes
Cybercrime

SOCIOLOGY
MAJ A-8: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Typology of Course: Major Discipline Specific Core
Course Code: SOC-SP-404
Level of Course: 200 level
Total Credits: 4 (Theory 3 + Tutorial 1)

Maximum Marks: 100 (80 Theory + 20 Internal Assessment)
Course Duration: Total = 60 Hours (Lectures – 45 Hours; Tutorial – 15 Hours)

Evaluation: Maximum Marks: 100 (80 Theory + 20 Internal Assessment)

• Terminal Examination: 80 Marks
  
• Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
  
• Examination Time: 3 Hours

Course Objective: This paper exposes the honors students in Sociology to the related field – Social Psychology. The purpose of this paper is to introduce the basic concepts in Social Psychology, which have a bearing on the socio-psychological understanding of social interaction, social groups, public opinion, and leadership qualities.

Course Outcomes: This course prepares the students to study social phenomena from social-psychological perspectives.

Instructions for the Paper Setter and Candidates:

• Question 1 shall be a compulsory question containing 12 short answer type questions from the whole syllabus. The student shall attempt any 10 parts in about 25-30 words each. Each part shall carry 2 marks (Total: 10 x 2 = 20 marks).
• A total of eight long questions will be set from the whole syllabus, at least two from each unit. The candidates will attempt four questions, selecting one from each unit, and each question will carry 15 marks (Total: 4 x 15 = 60 marks). These will be in addition to the compulsory question at serial number 1.
• Internal assessment may include written assignments, snap tests, participation in discussion in the class, term papers, attendance, etc.
• For reappear/improvement candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks secured by them in the theory paper will be increased proportionally to the maximum marks of the paper in lieu of internal assessment. The paper setter must put note (4) in the question paper.

Course Content:

Unit-I
Introduction – Nature, Scope, Application, and Relationship of Social Psychology with Sociology.

Unit-II
Perception, Motivation, Learning, Attitudes, and their Measurement.

Unit-III
Social Groups – Groups and Classification.
Collective Behaviour: Crowd, Audience, Mob, and their differences.

Unit-IV
Propaganda and Public Opinion.
Leadership – Emergence, types, and functions of leaders; leadership qualities.

SEMESTER-I
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY COURSE-I
SOC-MDSC-
UNDERSTANDING CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES

Credit: 3
Maximum Marks: 75 Theory 68 Internal Assessment: 7 marks
Time: 3 hours

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER AND THE CANDIDATES:

• For written paper, the students will be required to attempt five questions in all. Question No. There will be compulsory comprising of 10 short answer type questions of 2 marks each and will cover the entire syllabus. The students are required to attempt Seven short answer type questions out of 10, i.e., 7X 2 = 14 marks. In addition to it, Question Nos. II to VII will consist of long answer (essay type) questions, two Questions from each Unit with internal choice carrying 18 marks each i.e. 3 X 18 = 54 marks. Three questions to be attempted. One from each unit.

• For private candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks secured by them in theory paper will proportionately be increased to maximum marks of the paper in lieu of internal assessment. The paper-setter must put note (ii) in the question paper.

Course Objective: This paper aims at introducing the students to the concept, types and stages of social problems. It also aims at providing detailed knowledge about specific social problems at personal and societal level.

Course Outcomes: This paper will make the students understand the social problems at ground level and make them look for viable solutions to these social issues.

Course Content:

UNIT- I
Understanding Social Problems
When an Issue Becomes a Social Problem
Stages of Social Problem

UNIT- II
Drug Addiction, Suicide, Problem of Adolescents

UNIT- III
Cyber Crime, Corruption, Poverty

Semester-II
Credit 3
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY COURSE-II
SOC-MDSC-
SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN INDIA Credit 3

Maximum Marks 75 Theory 68 Internal Assessment: 7 marks
Time: 3 hours

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER AND THE CANDIDATES:

• For written paper, the students will be required to attempt five questions in all. Question No. There will be compulsory comprising of 10 short answer type questions of 2 marks each and will cover the entire syllabus. The students are required to attempt Seven short answer type questions out of 10, i.e., 7X 2 = 14 marks. In addition to it, Question Nos. II to VII will consist of long answer (essay type) questions, two Questions from each Unit with internal choice carrying 18 marks each i.e. 3 X 18 = 54 marks.
• For private candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks secured by them in theory paper will proportionately be increased to maximum marks of the paper in lieu of internal assessment. The paper-setter must put note (ii) in the question paper.

Course Objective: This paper aims at introducing basic social institutions to the students, In this paper, social institution as a concept is introduced to the students. Study of various institutions which are foundations of human society, will help students to look at society in an objective and analytical way.

Course outcome: This will support the students to examine the institutions of marriage and family in such a way that they can bring a positive change in the social outlook.

Course Content


UNIT- I
Meaning and Features
Family: Definition, Types, Functions, Changing Trends


UNIT- II
Marriage: Definition, Types, Features, Changing Trends


UNIT- III
Kinship: Definition, Types, Kinship Categories, Lineage and Descent


Credit 2
SEMESTER-I
VALUE ADDED COURSE-I
SOC-VAC


INDIAN TRADITIONS AND VALUES

Maximum Marks 50 Theory 45 Internal Assessment: 5 marks

Time: 2 hours

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER AND THE CANDIDATES The Paper is of 45

Instructions for theory paper:

Note:
• Question No. I will be compulsory comprising of 8 short answer type questions of 3 marks each and will cover the entire syllabus. The answers should be in 100-200 words. The students are required to attempt any 5 out of total 8 questions based on the entire syllabus, i.e., 5X 3 = 15 marks. In addition to it, Question Nos. II to V will consist of long answer (essay type) questions, two Questions from each Unit with internal choice carrying 15 marks each. The candidates will be required to attempt one question from each unit. i.e., 2 X 15 = 30 marks.
• For private candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks secured by them in theory paper will proportionately be increased to maximum marks of the paper in lieu of internal assessment. The paper-setter must put note (ii) in the question paper.

Course Objectives: The paper aims to introduce the students to the historical moorings of values based in the system of Ashrama and Purushartha. The students will know the meaning of customs and traditions with reference to the concept of Vasudev Kutumbakkam

Course outcomes: The students will learn about the Indian value system and its significance in the betterment of our society.


UNIT- I
Historical Moorings of Indian Values
Ashrama and Purushartha


UNIT- II
Custom and Traditions- Meaning, Significance of Vasudev Kutumbakkam


Semester-II
Credit 2
VALUE ADDED COURSE- II
SOC-VAC-


HUMAN RIGHTS AND VALUE EDUCATION

Maximum Marks 50 Theory 35 Project work 10 Internal Assessment: 5 marks

Time: 3 hours

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER AND THE CANDIDATES:

Note:

• Question No. I will be compulsory comprising of 8 short answer type questions of 3 marks each and will cover the entire syllabus. The answers should be in 100-200 words. The students are required to attempt any 5 out of total 8 questions based on the entire syllabus, i.e., 5X 3 = 15 marks. In addition to it, Question Nos. II to V will consist of long answer (essay type) questions, two Questions from each Unit with internal choice carrying 10 marks each. The candidates will be required to attempt one question from each unit i.e. 2 X 10 = 20 marks.
• For private candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks secured by them in theory paper will proportionately be increased to maximum marks of the paper in lieu of internal assessment. The paper-setter must put note (ii) in the question paper.

Course Objectives: The course is designed to make students aware about the human rights and values. An attempt has been to define the human rights as enshrined in UDHR. The importance of values education with special attention to universal modern values has been explained to the students.

Course outcomes: This course will enable students to carry on their conduct in their daily life with values and keeping in mind the human rights which are fundamental to human existence.

Course Content

UNIT- I
Human Rights: Concepts, Characteristics, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

UNIT- II
Value Education: Meaning and Importance
Values: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, Justice

SEMESTER -I
SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE-I
SOC-SEC-101
BASICS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH
Credit 3


Maximum Marks 75 Theory 68 Internal Assessment: 7 marks

Time: 3 hours

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER AND THE CANDIDATES:


For written paper, the students will be required to attempt five questions in all. Question No. There will be compulsory comprising of 10 short answer type questions of 3 marks each and will cover the entire syllabus. The students are required to attempt Seven short answer type questions out of 10, i.e., 7X 2 = 14 marks. In addition to it, Question Nos. II to VII will consist of long answer (essay type) questions, two Questions from each Unit with internal choice carrying 18 marks each i.e. 3 X 18 = 54 marks. Three questions to be attempted. One from each unit (ii) For private candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks secured by them in theory paper will proportionately be increased to maximum marks of the paper in lieu of internal assessment. The paper-setter must put note (ii) in the question paper.

Course Objective: This paper aims at introducing Fundamentals of Research to the beginners of the subject, The students will be introduced with basic methods and techniques in social research. The objective of this course is to familiarize the students with the various methods of data collection.

Course Outcomes: This course enables students to practically approach the field work operations and objectively assess the societal issues.

UNIT- I
Meaning and Importance of Social Research
Stages of Social Research


UNIT- II
Objectivity in Social Sciences: Hypothesis, Sampling and Its Types

UNIT- III
Techniques of Data Collection: Interview Method, Schedule and Questionnaire, Case study Method

Semester-II
SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE (SEC)-2
SOC-SEC-151
BASICS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH-II

Credit 3

Maximum Marks 75 Theory: 68 Internal Assessment: 7 marks

Time: 3 hours

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER AND THE CANDIDATES:

• For written paper, the students will be required to attempt five questions in all. Question No. There will be compulsory comprising of 10 short answer type questions of 2 marks each and will cover the entire syllabus. The students are required to attempt Seven short answer type questions out of 10, i.e. 7X 2 = 14 marks. In addition to it, Question Nos. II to VII will consist of long answer (essay type) questions, two Questions from each Unit with internal choice carrying 18 marks each i.e. 3 X 18 = 54 marks.
  
• For private candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks secured by them in theory paper will proportionately be increased to maximum marks of the paper in lieu of internal assessment.
The paper-setter must put note (ii) in the question paper.



Course Objective: This paper aims at introducing basics of research design. Types of qualitative and quantitative methods.

Course outcome: This course will bring the students closer to ground level research methods and how to use techniques of data collection in a more meaningful way.

Course Content

UNIT- I
Research Design-Meaning and Types

UNIT- II
Qualitative Methods: Case Study, Ethnography, Action Research

UNIT- III
Quantitative Methods: Observation, Survey, Experimental Methods

Publications

Dr. Mona Arora	Domestic Violence in Sharma K. Shashi, P.S.Jaswal, Davinder Singh (ed) Protection & Promotion of Human Rights in India. (2009) Human Rights and Criminalization of Human Justice in Human Rights for all: Edited by Manoj Kumar. Women and Legal Profession in a book Indian Women: Issues and Perspectives edited by Ranjay Vardhan and Manoj Kumar ISBN 978-81-7341-493-0 (2012) Prisoner’s rights and Criminalisation of Human justice in Human Rights for All: Manoj Kumar. ISBN978–81–922377–3–2 (2012) Green Economy In Context Of Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication in Economic Impact Of Green Economy and Sustainable Development Edited By Dr Anil Parti ISBN 978-81-931275-1-3 (2015) Relevance of B.R. Ambedkar in the renewal of untouchability and Upliftment of Scheduled Castes In a book Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s Philosophy in Contemporary India By Emanual Nahar (2017) Green Economy In Context Of Sustainable Development and Eradication of Poverty in Sustainable Development In India: Strategies and Ways Ahead Ruchi Sharma (2024) Inclusive Education In India: Bridging Gaps, Embracing Diversity in Dynamics and Perspectives of Social Inclusion in India Sakshi (2024) JOURNALS Working and Performance of three-tier Quasi-Judicial Redressal of Consumer Grievances in India in Developing Countries Studies ISSN 2224-607X Paper ISSN 2225-0565 (2012) A cry still unheard: A menace of female foeticide Societal Attitude Towards Female Feticide, pp 47-50, Volume 2, No.1, January 2009 Issue Journal of Social Sciences (COES&RJ-JSS), ISSN (E) 2305-9249, ISSN (P) 2305-9494. Professionalism Among Women Lawyers: A Study in Chandigarh in Intellectual Quest Journal ISSN 2349-1949 Vol 10 Dec 2018 Sr No 64069 Privatization Of Education in India: Its Merits and Demerits in Peer-Reviewed Refereed International Journal Of Social Science Vol 13 Issue Jan 2023 Consumerism: A Boon or Bane for Society? in Intellectual Quest Journal ISSN 2349-1949 Vol 21 Jun 2024
Dr. Rinku Kalia	Publications: 07 Published a paper “Evaluating Teachers’ Performance: Significance and Strategies (2018) in a Multidisciplinary International Peer-Reviewed Journal, Vol 10, No. 2, ISSN 2319-7129, APH Publication Corp. Published a paper “Education and Gender Equality (2018) in International Inventive Multidisciplinary Journal, Vol. 6, ISSN 2348-7135 Published a paper “Empowering Women through Education (2015) in International Journal of Management, Sociology and Humanities, Vol 6, ISSN 2277-9809 Co-Authored a research paper “Problems Faced by Women in Slums of Chandigarh (2014) in Journal of Indian Research, ISSN 2321-4155, Volume 2, April-June Research Paper “Political Awareness and Political Participation of Women in Slums in Chandigarh (2013) in International Journal of Management, Sociology and Humanities, ISSN 2319-9202 Published a Research Paper “Urbanisation and its Effects on Women in Slums in Chandigarh (2013) in Diviner, a National Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, ISSN 0973-8320, Volume 9, No. 2 Published a paper “Strategies and Constitutional Remedies to Check Female Foeticide (2012) in Diviner, a National Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Volume 9, ISSN 0973-8320 Chapters in Books: 02 Contributed a chapter titled “Consequences of Globalization: Emergence of slums and conditions of women in slums’(2013)in the book titled “Globalization and Human Development in India” published by Arun Publishing House, Chandigarh; ISBN:978-8048-248-9 Contributed a chapter titled “Samajik Prepaikshya mein Hindi” (2019) in the book “Vaishawik Dharatal par Hindi”published by Abhishek Publications, ISBN : 978-81-8247-774-2
Dr. Pallavi Kapila	Published an edited Book titled Simmering Silences and Beneath: An Anthology of Gender Issues in India, ISBN 978-81-290-8048-299-1, Arun Publishing House, Chandigarh, Edition 2021. PUBLICATIONS IN JOURNAL: Co-authored a Research Paper titled “The Social Impact of Covid-19 on Education in India: An Interventionist Approach” published in International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, ISSN 2349-5138, Volume 8, Issue 3, July 2021, Page 424-433. Research Paper titled “Rethinking Education: An Overview of E-learning in the Post Covid-19 Scenario” published in International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, ISSN 2320-2282, Volume 9, Issue 3, March 2021, Page 798-808. Co-authored a Research Paper titled “Social Media and Happiness: An Empirical Study in Chandigarh, U.T.” published in Intellectual Quest, ISSN 2349-1949, Volume 12, December 2019, Page 70-82. Co-authored a Research Paper titled “Domestic Violence: An Appraisal of Initiatives in India” published in International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, ISSN 2249-2496, Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2018, Page 512-521. Co-authored a Research Paper titled “Women Empowerment: A Comprehensive Analysis” published inIOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), ISSN 2279-0837, Volume 22, Issue 12, Version 9, December 2017, Page 62-67. Research Paper titled “Theoretical Perspectives to Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace” published in International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, ISSN 2319-7722, Volume 6, Issue 9, Version 4, September 2017, Page 32-35. Research Paper titled “Evolution of Indian Law on Workplace Sexual Harassment” in International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, ISSN 2319-7722, Volume 6, Issue 9, Version 4, September 2017, Page 46-52. Research Paper titled “Information Technology: E-Governance”published in Intellectual Quest, ISSN 2349-1949, Volume 7, June 2017, Page 13-19. CHAPTERS PUBLISHED IN BOOK: Co-authored a Chapter titled “Covid-19 Pandemic: Issues, Challenges and Threats for Working Women” in Frontline Workers and Women as Warriors in the Covid-19 Pandemic, ISBN 978-1-032-34599-4, Routledge, London and New York, Edition 2022 (Page 221-229). Chapter titled “On the Spectrum: Revisiting the Sociological Perspective of Sex v. Gender” in Simmering Silences and Beneath: An Anthology of Gender Issues in India, ISBN 978-81-290-8048-299-1, Arun Publishing House, Chandigarh, Edition 2021 (Page 68-73). Chapter titled “Crimes Against Women: An Overview of Indian Scenario” in Gender Equality in Contemporary India: Issues and Challenges, ISBN 978-81-290-0231-0, New Era International Imprint, Chandigarh, Edition 2020. Chapter titled “Cyber Crimes and Cyber Laws in India: An Overview” in Contemporary Issues and Challenges in the Society, ISBN 978-81-290-0226-6, New Era International Imprint, Chandigarh, India, Edition 2020 (Page 36-48). Co-authored a Chapter titled “A New Crisis Post Covid-19: Rise of Domestic Violence amidst Social Isolation” in Contemporary Issues and Challenges in the Society, ISBN 978-81-290-0226-6, New Era International Imprint, Chandigarh, Edition 2020 (Page 104-116). Co-authored a Chapter titled “Gendered Media: Objectification of Women in Indian Advertisements” in Role and Impact of Media on Society, ISBN 978-93-83296-44-6, Unistar Books Pvt. Ltd, Chandigarh, Edition 2019 (Page 108-117). Co-authored a Chapter titled “Utilization of Social Media: An Empirical Study of Undergraduates in Chandigarh” in Mass Media: Current Scenario and Future Trends, ISBN 978-81-86400-349-4, Nirmal Publications, Delhi, Edition 2018 (Page 237-245).
Dr. Tarminder Kaur	PUBLICATIONS: Published Paper entitled “Impact of MGNREGA on Women’s life from the perspective of Stakeholders: A case study of Haryana” in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND ANALYTICAL REVIEWS (IJRAR) E-ISSN:2348-1269, P-ISSN: 2349-5138, Volume 11, Issue 1, January 2023 Published Paper entitled “An assessment of Employment opportunities and basic facilities for Women in MGNREGA in the State of Haryana” in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND ANALYTICAL REVIEWS (IJRAR) E-ISSN:2348-1269, P-ISSN: 2349-5138, Volume 10, Issue, October 2023 Published Paper entitled “Agenda of Rural Employment through MGNREGA: A Case of Haryana (India)” in International Journal of Research – Granthaalayah ISSN-2350-0530(o) ISSN-2394-3629, Volume 9 Issue 7, July 2021 Published Paper entitled “Globalization and its impact on women workforce” in EDU WORLD (A Multidisciplinary International Peer Reviewed/Refereed Journal) ISSN:2319-7129, Volume 12 Issue 9, April 2018 Published Paper entitled “Gender & Education – Indian Context” in EDUCATION TIMES (A Multidisciplinary International Peer Reviewed/Refereed Journal) ISSN:2319-8265, Volume 9 Issue 8, January 2018 Published Paper entitled “Concept of Gender” in EDUCATION PLUS (A Multidisciplinary International Peer Reviewed/Refereed Journal) ISSN:2277-2405, Volume 9 Issue 7, January 2018 CHAPTERS IN BOOKS Published Chapter entitled “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar – A Theoretician of Indian Brahaminical Caste System and his contribution to understand Caste System and its operational mechanism” in the Book “Dr. B.R. Abedkar’s Philosophy in contemporary India” by EmmanualNahar, Gyan Book Publications, New Delhi, 2017, ISBN10, ISBN13 9351282953, 9789351282952 BOOKS PUBLICATIONS: “An Introduction to the key concepts of Sociology” (A useful book for undergraduate Sociology students and State Civil Services Exams), Author – Tarminder Kaur, ISBN: 978-93-5205-489-3, published by Unistar Books Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Sangeeta Sharma	PUBLICATIONS: Prevalence of Selected Drug Abuse Amongst the Youth of Jalandhar District, Punjab: A Comprehensive Study The Indian Journal of Social Work, ISSN 2456-7809, 2023 Excluded Lives: A Study on Slum Women’s Socio-Economic Deprivation and Marginalization International Journal of Innovation and Multidisciplinary Research, ISSN 2583-4452, 2023 Circumstantial Erosion of Cultural Identity Among Kashmiri Pandits: An Exploratory Study Mizoram University Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences, X(1), 220-234. ISSN (P) 2395-7352, eISSN 2581-6780, 2024 Sociology – Textbook for Class 12th Punjab Board of School Education, 2016 Sociology – Textbook for Class 11th Punjab Board of School Education, 2015 Diminishing Cultural Identity of Displaced Kashmiris Prabodh, ISSN: 2349-0179, 2014 Child Labour Education Confab, ISSN: 2320-009X, 2014 Female Foeticide as a Social Problem Educational Herald, ISSN: 0974-0732, 2014 The Role and Relevance of Media within Society Media and Governance, 2012 Women Empowerment in Indian Context: A Critical Analysis 2011 Deception and Desertion: Case Studies of NRI Wives Gender Studies, 2009 Education for Slum Children: Its Future Implications IAFOR Journal of Arts & Humanities, ISSN: 2187-0616 Sociological Perspectives on Gender Diviner, ISSN: 0973-8320
Ms. Swapandeep Kaur	Published a book titled “Academic Learnings in Sociology 101 – Volume 1.” ISBN: 979-8857-886526. Editor of the research project “India Book Market Report 2022: Understand the book market and its contribution to the Indian economy.” ISBN: 978-8195-575022 (Print edition). Published a paper titled “The Dent in Parity As A By Product Of Acid Attacks: A Glance Into The Nuanced Nature Of This Trauma That Perpetuates Socio-Economic Suffering of Its Victims” in the IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, ISSN: 2279-0837 28. Published a paper titled “Confluence of Parental Mental Illness and Multidimensional Poverty: Impact on the Household” in Intellectual Quest (A Refereed Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences). ISSN 2349-1949. Research Mentor at Antahkarana for a Research and Advocacy Project to analyse the structure of Mental Healthcare in India, where I aided a paper’s publication on the topic “Intersection of mental health with other factors-ecological, social, economic, political”. ISBN 978-9354-453304. Chapter “Inclusion of Specially abled Adults in the Indian Social Ethos” in a book titled “Dynamics and Perspectives of Social Inclusion in India” By Sakshi. Chapter “A Sociological Analysis of Social Stigma and Gendered Violence through the Lens of Acid Attack Survivors in Indian Society” in a book titled “New Perspectives In The History Of India: Continuity And Change”. Presented a self-authored qualitative study on “Legal Aid for Victims of Acid Attack: Lifting Legal Poverty” at the International Conference Being hosted by Government Mohindra College, Patiala. Published a newspaper article on “AI v/s India’s Mental Health Crisis” in the Daily Marathwada Sathi.
Ms. Sakshi	BOOK PUBLICATIONS Sakshi (Ed.). (2024). Dynamics and perspectives of social inclusion in India. Adhyayan Publishers. Delhi. RESEARCH PAPERS Sakshi. (2023). Community engagement by higher education institutions: A comprehensive exploration of theories, perspectives, and practices. Intellectual Quest, 19. (Peer-reviewed and Refereed Journal). ISSN 2349-1949. Published June 6, 2023. Sakshi. (2022). Student insights: Motivations, challenges, and strategies in university community engagement. Intellectual Quest, 18. (ISSN 2349-1949). Published December 15, 2022. Sakshi. (2022). Integrating youth into community development: Challenges and opportunities. Education and Society, 3(46), 89-93. Sakshi. (2021). The cultural context of depression: An analysis. An International Bilingual Peer Reviewed Refereed Research Journal, 8(29), 153-156. Sakshi. (2019). Guru Nanak’s philosophy on gender equality. Pramana Research Journal, 8(31), v. ISSN 2249-2976. (A Peer-reviewed International Refereed). Sakshi. (2019). Impact of social media on youth. International Recognition Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 8(4). Published January 2019.
Ms. Kanika Kamboj	Kanika (2024). Women Entrepreneurship in India: Challenges and Opportunities Post COVID-19. International Research Journal of Management Sociology & Humanities, 15(1). Kanika (2024). Prevailing Gender Bias in Haryana: A Statistical Overview. Research Guru: Online Journal of Multidisciplinary Subjects, 18(1), 16-29.

Departmental Activities

LEGAL LITERACY CLUB EVENTS

• The club organized a talk on “Save the girl child” on National Girl Child Day, January 24, 2020. Mr. Mahavir Singh, District and Sessions Judge delivered a valuable speech on the sensitive issue of killing of girl child.
• Cyber Crime Awareness Talk was organized on September 17, 2020. Mr. Amrinder Sharma, Chief Judicial Magistrate talked about the nuances of Cybercrime.
• Gender Champions Club and Department of Sociology in association with Chandigarh Police celebrated International Day of the Girl Child on 11 October 2021.
• Organized a UGC Sponsored Conference-cum-Moot Court under the scheme of HRVE on 16 February 2017. The keynote speaker was Dr. (Mrs.) Vinay Kapoor Mehra, State Information Commissioner.
• On 17 February 2017, a talk was organized on “Women Atrocities: A Fast-Growing Menace to Healthy Society.” Dr. Charanjit Singh from Panjab University was the keynote speaker.
• Gender Champions Club and Department of Sociology in association with Chandigarh Police celebrated International Day of the Girl Child on 11 October 2021.
• Legal Literacy Club organized a virtual talk on “Current Socio-legal status of Minorities in India” on Minority Rights Day, December 18, 2020. Mr. Mahavir Singh, Additional District and Sessions Judge cum member secretary, SLSA UT, Chandigarh was the chief guest.
• As per the Guidelines by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the Gender Champions Club was inaugurated on 17 September 2021 by Mrs. Manisha Gulati, Chairperson, Punjab State Women’s Commission. Expressions (Presentations by students on various social issues) on 26.02.2020.
• PG Department of Sociology organized an Expert Talk on Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September, 2022.
• XXII NWISA National Conference on the theme “Hundred Years of Sociology In India: Perspectives From North-west Region” was held on 11-12th April, 2023.
• PG Department of Sociology organized an Expert Talk on World Social Justice Day on 20 February 2024.
• PG Department of Sociology and PG Department of Journalism and Mass Communication with Sarva Saksham staged a Street Play on World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, 2024.

List of Departmental Activities (Lectures By Eminent Academicians)

• Dr P.S. Jaiswal, Professor, Department of Laws, P.U. Chandigarh.
• Dr Sherry Sabbarwal, Professor, Department of Sociology, P.U. and Dr Kiran Preet Kaur, Professor, Department of Sociology, P.U.
• Justice R.S. Mongia, Judge (Rtd), Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.
• Justice Vinod Kumar, Judge (Rtd), Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.
• Justice Rajesh Bindal, Judge, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.
• One Day Interdisciplinary Seminar Funded By UGC.