Sociology

1Sociology Monday, April 27, 2015Sociology Day 12Sequence IntroductionSyllabus Model CCS paper Sociology: Meaning and importanceOrigin of SociologySociology as a ScienceSociological PerspectivesSocial thinkers and their contributionsQuestions and Answers

Monday, April 27, 2015Sociology33Introduction An optional subjectMarks 100Objectives and MCQsRecommended book: Sociology by Horton and HuntFor objectives, Faridi and Dogar PublishersDegree of effort for preparationCommon senseScoring or Not scoring?

Monday, April 27, 2015Sociology44Revised Syllabus2016 SyllabusGeneral SociologyIndividual: Sociability or the sociality of man.Culture: Meaning and Characteristics (Culture is variable, learnt, social, shared, Transmissive, dynamic and adaptive), types (Material, Non material), functions (transfer of knowledge, define situation, provide Behaviour pattern, moulds personality) and elements of culture (norms, values, beliefs, sanctions, customs).Culture and Socialization; formal and non-formal socialization, transmission of culture, cultural relativism. Sub-cultures. Ethnocentrism and xenocentrism, Cultural lag, High culture and popular culture. Multiculturalism, assimilation, and acculturation.SyllabusSociety: Meaning and characteristics. Community; meaning and characteristics. Individual and society. Relationship between individual and society. Two main theories regarding the relationship of man and society (i) the social contact theory and (ii) the organismic theory. Social and cultural evolution of society (Hunting and Gathering Society, Herding and Advance Herding Society, Horticultural Society, Agrarian Society, Industrial Society, Post modern Society).Social Interaction: Caste and classes, Forms of social classes, Feudal system in Pakistan, Social Mobility-nature of social mobility and its determinants in Pakistani society, Culture of poverty.

SyllabusSocial Control: Mechanisms of social control-formal and informal means of social control, Anomie, Alienation and social Integration-Means of social integration in Pakistani Society.Social and Cultural Change and Social Policy: Processes of Social and Cultural Change-discovery, inhibitions to social and cultural change in Pakistan Social planning and directed social and cultural change, effect of Industrialization, Urbanization, Modernization and Modern Means of Communication on Social Change.Public Opinion: Formation of Public, Opinion, Concept of opinion leader, characteristics of opinion leadership. Community: The rural community, Traditional Characteristics of rural life, The urban community, Rural Urban convergence, Urbanism, Future of cities in Pakistan.SyllabusSocial Institutions: The nature and genesis of institutions, the process of institutionalization, Functions of Social Institutions: Family, Religion, Education, Economy and Politics. Social Problems in Pakistan: High population growth rate, Rural urban migration. Issues of technical/vocational training, Deviance and street crime, Unemployment, illiteracy and School drop out, Smuggling, Prostitution, Poverty, Drug Addiction, Child Labour and Abuse Bonded Labour, Social Customs and Traditions effecting Women in Pakistan, Violence Against Womens and Domestics Violence, Issues concerning the Elderlys in Pakistan.SyllabusII. Sociological Theory:Three sociological perspectives: Structural Functionalism, Symbolic interactions and Conflict. Theorists: Ibn-i-Khaldun Spencer, August Comte, Emile Dukheim, Max Weber, Karl Marx, Parson.III. Methods of Sociological Research:Scientific Method, Steps in research, Types of Questionnaire Research Design, Surveys, Observation and Case Studies.Perspective

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Monday, April 27, 2015Sociology14Your ViewsMonday, April 27, 2015Sociology1515Your Views?Monday, April 27, 2015Sociology1616Your Views?ModerateMonday, April 27, 2015Sociology1717Your Views on Democracy in PakistanMonday, April 27, 2015Sociology1818Democracy in Pakistan Monday, April 27, 2015Sociology1919Democracy in Pakistan Monday, April 27, 2015Sociology2020Democracy in Pakistan ModerateMonday, April 27, 2015Sociology2121Qualities of Effective Views Views should be:CandidObjectively producedOptimistic Monday, April 27, 2015Sociology2222Miltons Conceptual AnalysisMonday, April 27, 2015Sociology2323Miltons Conceptual AnalysisMonday, April 27, 2015Sociology2424Conceptual AnalysisMonday, April 27, 2015Sociology2525What is it?Definition and explanationMeaning ScopeImportance and significance

Monday, April 27, 2015Sociology2626Conceptual AnalysisMonday, April 27, 2015Sociology2727Causes?Social Political ReligiousEconomicGeographic:LocalRegional Global Monday, April 27, 2015Sociology2828Conceptual AnalysisMonday, April 27, 2015Sociology2929Effects?Positive Advantages Pros NegativeDisadvantagesCons Monday, April 27, 2015Sociology3030Conceptual AnalysisMonday, April 27, 2015Sociology3131Recommendations? Remedial measuresPolicy correctionsLegal measuresFuturistic outlookShort-term and long-term strategiesInclusion of all stakeholders Monday, April 27, 2015Sociology3232Class Exercise Monday, April 27, 2015Sociology3333Terrorism in Pakistan: A Conceptual AnalysisMonday, April 27, 2015Sociology3434Sociology CSS Paper 2013Q:2 Heredity versus group influence has given birth to controversy in explaining socialization process. Where do you locate yourself in the theoretical debate?Q:3 Is Max Weber more relevant than Durkheim in today's globalizing world? Discuss with reference to their theoretical contributions.Q: 4 What is hypothesis? Develop a hypothesis and identify:(a) independent variables (b) dependent variable and(c) mediating variable (if any)Q: 5 Define and differentiate between caste and class. Discuss the dynamics of classes in the existing feudal system.Q: 6 Discuss as to how the process of social and cultural change in Pakistan can be accelerated? Your answer must include theoretically relevant factors in the rate of change.Q: 7 Discuss the nature and genesis of institutions along with the change taking place in Pakistani family.Q: 8 Write comprehensive notes on any two of the following:(a) Marxist influence on sociological theory (b) Determinants of social mobility (c) Institutional evasions(d) Social PlanningMonday, April 27, 2015Sociology35Monday, April 27, 2015Sociology36

Sociology Monday, April 27, 2015Sociology3737Sociology Theory or science of associationsFocusses on human interactions, social life, and human behaviorInfluence of societyIts main subject matter or scope is Interacting IndividualMonday, April 27, 2015Sociology3838Origin of Sociology Monday, April 27, 2015Sociology3939Origin of Sociology Evolved as a disciplineStages of EvolutionEnlightenment French RevolutionIndustrial RevolutionColonialismDevelopment of other social sciencesMonday, April 27, 2015Sociology4040Stages of EvolutionEnlightenmentSociety as a human affairHumans could alter society and remove injusticesDifferentiated State and SocietyHighlighted Sources of EvilWell-being of the society

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41Stages of Evolution contFrench RevolutionA turning pointBirth of a Democratic SocietyReinforced two kinds of traditionsConservative (Order and solidarity)Liberal (Inequality, Conflict and social change)Cause-and-effect relationship developedSociety viewed as a struggle between powerful and powerless

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42Stages of Evolution cont3. Industrial RevolutionShifting of European EconomyChanged socio-economic power structures of societyIncreased economic needs and changes life stylesNuclear familiesMassive urbanizationMechanical solidarityPopulation explosionWidening gap between haves and haves notUnemployment, inflation and poverty

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43Stages of Evolution cont4. ColonialismEuropean colonies in Africa, America and AsiaMixing of culturesCultural diversity

5. Development of other Social SciencesPsychologyPolitical ScienceEconomics

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44Write UpWhich evolutionary stage played more phenomenal role in the development of Sociology? And why?Monday, April 27, 2015Sociology45

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