Major · Rural Studies · Semester 4 · SY BA · 4 credits · 100 marks · 60 hours
Module 1: Fundamentals of Rural Sociology
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1
Definition and scope of rural sociology.
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2
Origin and development of rural sociology (global and Indian context)
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3
Importance and relevance in modern society.
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4
Differences between rural and urban sociology
Module 2: Rural Social Structure
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1
Characteristics of rural society.
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2
Rural social institutions: family, caste, class, religion, and village panchayat.
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3
Social stratification and mobility in rural areas.
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4
Role of traditions and customs in rural life.
Module 3: Rural Economy and Development
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1
Factors of social change.
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2
Problems in rural society.
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3
Measurement of issues in rural society.
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4
Role of NGOs and in rural society.
Module 4: Social Change and Challenges in Rural Society
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5
Finance Commission and Issues in local finance
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6
Issues of participation
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7
Emerging patterns of Leadership
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8
Impact of leadership on development
Text Books
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Gramin Samajshashtra, Gurunath Nargonde.
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2
Iintroductory Rural Sociology (Paperback, J.B. Chitambar
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3
Introductory Rural Sociology 4/Ed By Chitambar
Reference Books
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1
Social Movements: Concerns of Equity and Security, New Delhi: Oxford University Press. Sahu, D.R. 2013
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2
Sociology of Social Movements (Studies in Indian Sociology- Vol 6), New Delhi: Sage Samantroy, E. & I. Upadhyay 2012
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3
Globalization and Social Change, Jaipur: Rawat publications Shah, G. 2004
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4
Social Movements in India: A Review of Literature. New Delhi: Sage Publications Singh, Katar 1986
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5
Rural Development: Principles, Policies and Management. New Delhi: Sage Publishers Singh, Sukhdev 2017 6.
