- 1. Indian Society
- Introduction To Indian Society
- Society – Definitions
- Characteristics of Society
- Types or Categories of Societies
- 2. Unity and Diversity
- Concepts of Unity and Diversity
- Tradition of Interdependence
- Tradition of Accommodation
- The Institution of Pilgrimage
- Bonds of Unity in India
- Factors Fostering Unity in India
- Forms of Diversity in India
- 3. Family
- Famous Definitions on Family
- Characteristics of Family
- Functions of Family
- Types of Family
- Joint Family – Definition- Types
- Changes from “Traditional” to “Transitional” Family Patterns
- Impact of Legislative Measures on Family Pattern
- 4. Marriage
- Marriage Introduction
- Marriage as a Social System: Perspectives
- Different Marriage Forms
- Legal Framework & Marriage Among Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Tribals
- 5. Kinship
- Introduction
- Types of Kinship
- Varieties of Kinship Groups and Descent
- Significance of Kinship in Hindu Society
- Comparative Analysis of Kinship Systems: North, South, and East India
- 6. Caste
- Introduction
- Significance of Caste System
- Etymology – Definitions
- Characteristics of the Caste System
- Theories of Caste System
- Functions of Caste System
- Dysfunction of Caste System
- Factors affecting Caste System
- Changes in Caste System
- Scheduled Castes
- Constitutional and legal provisions to eradicate caste-based discrimination
- National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)
- Government Welfare schemes & Initiatives for Scheduled Castes
- Percentage of Scheduled Castes in State/UT’s in Census (2011)
- 7. Tribe
- Introduction
- Evolution of the term Tribe- Definition of Tribes
- Similarities and Differences Between Tribe and Caste
- What is Scheduled Tribes
- Constitutional Provisions & Legislative Provisions of Scheduled Tribes
- National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST)
- India’s Tribal Policy
- Tribal Policies of British India: Isolation and Its Implications
- Government Welfare schemes & Initiatives for Scheduled Tribes
- Percentage of STs in the State/UTs of India in Census (2011)
- 8. Ethnicity
- Definition of Ethnicity
- Classification of Sir Herbert Hope Risley (1915)
- Classification of A.C. Haddon (1924)
- Classification of Eickstedt (1934)
- Ethnic Composition of India (General Classification)
- 9. Religion
- Introduction
- Definitions of Religion
- Components of Religion
- Functions of Religion
- Importance of Religion in Rural Society
- Religion as an institution
- Different Religions in India
- 10. Language
- Introduction
- The Writing Systems
- Indian States and Multilingualism
- Linguistic Recognition in India
- Challenges of Single Language
- Constitutional Provisions Related to Languages in India
- Miscellaneous: Rural – Urban Continuum & Multi-culturalism
- 11. Backward classes
- Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India
- Backward Classes Division
- Historical Perspective
- Constitutional Recognition of National Commission for Backward Classes
- Powers and Functions of NCBC, Concerns and Issues
- 12. Minorities in India
- Definition of Minority Communities:
- Geographic Spread of Minorities in India
- Recognition of Minority Communities in India
- National Commission for Minorities (NCM)
- Population of Minorities in India
- Common & Special Domain Rights
- Socio-Economic Status of Minorities in India
- Welfare Schemes & Programmes – Prime Minister’s 15 Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities
- 13. Women
- Position of Women in Ancient, Medieval and Modern Period
- Myth and Reality of Women Empowerment in India
- National Commission for Women Act, 1990
- Laws related to Succession, Maternity Health, Dowry Harassment
- The Prohibition of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013
- Women and The Labour Laws
- Supreme Court Judgements & Case Laws related to Working Women
- Women Reservation Act 2023
- Constitutional Privileges related to Women
- Welfare schemes, Policies & Programmes related to Women
- Demographic profile of Women – 2011 Census
- 14. Children
- Introduction
- Child Situation in India: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
- Role of the State in Child Welfare
- Several international laws related to child right
- Constitutional Framework for Child Rights in India
- Welfare schemes of Children
- Issues related to children
- National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
- 15. Aged and Disabled
- Disability Definition & Causes
- Laws and Provisions dealing with Disability at National and International Level
- Disability Laws in India
- welfare Schemes, Policies & Acts for Disability in India
- Government Schemes for Senior Citizens in India
- 16. Secularism
- Concept of Secularism and Secularization
- Western Concept of Secularism
- Indian Concept of Secularism
- Criticism and Defences of Indian Secularism
- 17. Communalism
- Introduction of Communalism
- Key Elements of Communalism
- Evolution of Communalism in Indian Society
- Stages of Communalism and how did it spread
- Divide and Rule: Communalism in India
- Infamous Communal Violence in India
- Consequences of Communalism in India
- Steps Required to Address Communalism in India
- 18. Regionalisation
- Regionalism as an Ideology
- Regionalism in India
- Regionalism in Indian Politics
- Potential Causes for Regionalism
- Persistent Regional Disparities
- Regional Clashes in India
- Impact of Regionalism in India
- Nationalism and Regionalism
- Federalism and Regionalism
- Regionalism in the International Arena
- Old Regionalism V/S NEW Regionalism
- 19. Crime against Women
- Meaning of Crime/Violence Against Women
- Constitutional and Legal Safeguards for Women in India
- Classification of Crimes Against Women in India
- International Efforts to Combat Gender Violence
- National Efforts to Combat Gender Violence
- Verma Committee Report: Recommendation on Combating Violence
- 20. Child Abuse and Child Labour
- Child Labour in India
- Situation of Child Labour & impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on children in India
- Legal Framework and Initiatives Against Child Labour in India
- Challenges in Combating Child Labour Amidst the Pandemic
- Constitutional Provisions for Child Protection in India
- Child Abuse in India
- Impact of Child Abuse in India
- Addressing Child Sexual Abuse: Legal Measures and Initiatives
- 21. Youth Unrest and Agitation
- Definition of Youth Unrest
- Characteristics of Youth Unrest
- Functions of Youth Agitations
- Causes of Youth Unrest and Agitation
- Demographic Characteristics of the Indian Youth
- Changing Value System and Youth Alienation
- 22. Welfare Mechanism
- Public Policies and Welfare Programmes, Constitutional and Statutory Provisions for Schedule Castes, Schedule Tribes, Minorities, BCs, Women, Disabled and Children.