Understanding Sociology

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DSC 1 - Understanding Sociology
Smt Deepa S V
GFGC, Chikkaballapura
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Unit-1 Sociology as Science
Chapter 1: Sociology as a study of Groups & Social Interaction -
Definition, Scope and Need; Sociology as Science Vs Sociology as Social
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Chapter 2: Foci of Sociology: Social Institutions, Social Inequality & Social
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Chapter 3: Sociological Eye, Sociological Imagination
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Chapter 4: Sociological Perspectives: Functionalist, Conflict, Symbolic Interactionist,
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Unit-2 Culture and Socialisation
Chapter 6: Culture: Definition and Elements of Culture; Comparison between Culture and
Civilization, Acculturation, R.E.Park’s Idea of Melting Pot; Cultural Contact, Cultural Shock,
Counter Culture, Contra Culture.
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Chapter 7: Global Culture: Globalization of Values; Cultural Imperialism.
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Chapter 8: Emerging Issues in Culture: Consumer Culture, Children as
Consumers, Cyber culture, Netiquette in the age of Digital Living and Digital
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Chapter 9: Socialization: Theories of Self: Charles Horton Cooley and George Herbert Mead.
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Chapter 10: Changes due to Industrialization, Rationalization, Globalization,
McDonaldization (George Ritzer), Urbanization and Information Explosion.
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Chapter 11: Consequences of Change: Changing age Structure of Indian Society:
Ageing Ageism; Technological Impact on Social Life; Changing Environment.
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