DAMODARAM SANJIVYYA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY

Visakhapatnam

COURSE OUTLINE, 2015-16 (Even Semester)

Title of the Subject: Sociology-II Semester: Second

Name of the Faculty: Prof. M. Lakshmipathi Raju Total No. of Hours: 65

hours

Note:
1. Academic Session 02 nd December, 2015 to13 th April, 2016
2. No. of teaching hours: Tentatively 65 hours
3. Cases mentioned shall have the complete citation.
4. Number of Units may be added or reduced as per requirement.
5. Books for Reference shall be indicated.

SOCIOLOGY II
Theoretical Perspective of Sociology, Society in India

The object f the course is to provide a different kind of learning about law and legal institutes through sociology.
The sociological understanding would discuss law as dynamic, flexible and integral component of social
organization. The course provides students with a sound knowledge the study of law, legal institutions. The
course explores the theoretical and philosophical foundations of sociology the sociology law and legal sociology
and will involve a detailed treatment of case law over the past century and a half, analyzing linkages between
legal discourse and social course also enables the students to critically appreciate some of the major
contemporary issues and topics within the frame work of sociology of law and the current theoretical and cultural
debates that inform them.

Theoretical perspectives Classes

Auguste Comte: Law of three stages theological, metaphysical, positivism, social
statics, social dynamics, hierarchy of science evolution of early society, impact of 3
science on society

Emile Durkheim: Social Solidarity Mechanical Solidarity, organic Solidarity The

Theory of Division of Labor, and Suicide, Social fact - Anomie 3

Unit: 1 Max Weber: Sociology of Religion concept of power and authority concept of
ideal type Weberian Theory of Positivism. 3
Marxian Theory of social estrangement and alienation : Dialectical Materialism,
Historical Materialism and Class Struggle, Marxian theory of estrangement and
alienation Alienation from product of labor and from the act of production,
alienation from nature and from others in the capitalist market economy, capital as a 5
source of alienation a society of exploitation thorough production relation maxis
conflict theory

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 Schools of Criminology 4
Unit : II
Classical , Neo-classical , biological and positive school
Sociological school functionalist theories , sub cultural explanations,
integrationist theories, Labeling theories and conflict theories
White collar crime Social deviation- Differential Association- Juvenile delinquency
Causes reforming Juvenile delinquents Kinds of punishments theories of
punishment
Structure and composition of Indian society; villages, towns, cities, rural urban
linkages, population profile social structure Definition, Meaning, Features of
social structure, Social organization definition, meaning, characteristics of social
organization, social system meaning, elements of social system social function
functional problems of social system Indian cultural tradition characteristics 5
scientific aspect of Indian Heritage Purusharthas representing Hindu view of life
UNIT III The concept of Varnashrama Dharma Varna Dharma, Varna System importance
four Aashramas Brahma Charyashrama, Grihasthashrma, Vanaprasthashrama,
Sanyasashrama Ashrama Dharma under modern conditions, Relevant laws
reflecting the values of Islam and Christianity. 4

UNIT IV PART A: Rural Society concepts, agrarian social structure, social stratification
changing rural society, Rural social movements meaning causes and types
Bhoodan Movement agrarian unrest Peasant movements causes and types 5
tenancy and land reforms environment movements.

PART B: Contemporary issues in rural India, characteristics of rural community

rural problems, (1) Agricultural problems, (2) Economic problems Rural
development programmes (community development programmes) Aims and 5
objectives of community development programmes Achievements of community
development programmes.

Unit: V Characteristics of Urban community or urban society advantages and

disadvantages of city factors of urbanization concepts of urban, urbanism and
urbanization - urbanization in India Meaning of Urbanization causes of
urbanization effects of urbanization some trends in urbanization in India factors 6
or causes of urbanization in India problems of urbanization slums problems
problems of urban slums Population problems solutions to these problems

Urban community development urban influence on the country or village urban,

rural contract difference between rural community and urban community rural
urban convergence rural urban continuum 4
Unit: VI Society and environment meaning of environment environmental degradation
air pollution, ozone depletion, global warming, water pollution, noise pollution, waste
management waste disposal methods reducing waste stream reduce reuse
and recycling sustainable development Environmental protection Act steps 6
taken by government and NGOs for protection of environment.

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 Relevant statutes and cases relating to crime , Juvenile delinquency , Suicide , 4
Unit :VII White collar crime and Environmental Law.

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2. Ahmad Siddique, Criminology, problems and perspectives, Eastern Book company, Lucknow
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4. B.R. Singh (2008), Sociology, central law agency, Allahabad
5. Chandra, S. Sociology of deviation in India
6. C.N. Sankar Rao (2006) Sociology of Indian Society, S.Chand and Company Ltd, New Delhi
7. Gillin, J.K, Criminology and penology
8. Henry M. Johnson, (1970) , Sociology, a systematic introduction, Allied publishers PVT , LTD, New Delhi
9. Johnson, Elmer H, Crime, correction and society
10. Maciver and page 1959, Society, an introductory analysis, Macmillan and company limited, London
11. Mohanthy, S. Crimes and Criminals
12. R.N. Sharma 1976, Introductory Sociology, Rajhans Prakashan Mandir, Meerut
13. Rao S. Venugopala, facets of crime in India
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15. Reckless, W.G, Hand book of practical suggestions for the treatment of adult and Juvenile offender
16. Reid, Sue Titus, Crime and Criminology
17. Shaw, C and Mckay H.D Social factors in Juvenile Delinquency
18. Shafer, Stephen, Theories in criminology
19. Sutherland, E.H. Principles of Criminolgy
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21. Thomas F. O Dea ,1969 the sociology of religion, foundations of modern sociology series, prentice hall of
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22. T.B. Bottomore 1962, Sociology, A guide to problems and literature, London
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