Course Objectives
- To introduce students to the foundational concepts of society, culture, and social structure.
- To familiarize students with major social institutions and their relevance to law and public policy.
- To provide an understanding of social stratification and inequality in the Indian context.
- To explain the nature of social processes and the mechanisms of social change.
- To equip students with a sociological perspective for analyzing contemporary social and legal issues.
Course Outcome
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of core sociological concepts relevant to society, culture, and socialization.
- Identify and explain the functioning of major social institutions and evaluate their interactions with legal and constitutional frameworks.
- Critically analyze social inequalities and articulate their implications for social justice and public policy.
- Assess the factors driving social change and interpret the impact of globalization, technology, and social movements on Indian society.
- Apply sociological reasoning to real-life situations, legal developments, and emerging socio-legal challenges.
Teaching Methodology: Lecture, Discussion, debates,documentary viewing and discussion