Sociology

6/24/15

Sociology
Day 1

Sequence
Introduction
Syllabus
Model CCS paper
Sociology: Meaning and importance
Origin of Sociology
Sociology as a Science
Sociological Perspectives
Social thinkers and their contributions
Questions and Answers
6/24/15

Sociology

Introduction
An optional subject
Marks 100
Objectives and MCQs
Recommended book: Sociology by Horton and

Hunt
For objectives, Faridi and Dogar Publishers
Degree of effort for preparation
Common sense
Scoring or Not scoring?

6/24/15

Sociology

Revised Syllabus
2016

Syllabus
I. General Sociology
1. Individual: Sociability or the sociality of man.
2. 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. Subcultures.
Ethnocentrism
and
xenocentrism,
Cultural lag, High culture and popular culture.
Multiculturalism, assimilation, and acculturation.

Syllabus
3. Society: 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).
4. 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.

Syllabus
5. Social Control: Mechanisms of social control-formal and

informal means of social control, Anomie, Alienation and

social Integration-Means of social integration in Pakistani
Society.
6. 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.
7. Public Opinion: Formation of Public, Opinion, Concept of
opinion leader, characteristics of opinion leadership.
8. Community:
The
rural
community,
Traditional
Characteristics of rural life, The urban community, Rural
Urban convergence, Urbanism, Future of cities in Pakistan.

Syllabus
9. Social Institutions: The nature and genesis of

institutions, the process of institutionalization,

Functions of Social Institutions: Family, Religion,
Education, Economy and Politics.
10.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.

Syllabus
II. 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

6/24/15

Sociology

11

Perspecti
ve

6/24/15

Sociology

12

Perspective

6/24/15

Sociology

13

Perspective

6/24/15

Sociology

14

Your Views

6/24/15

Sociology

15

Your Views?

6/24/15

Sociology

16

Your Views?

Moderat
e

6/24/15

Sociology

17

Your Views on
Democracy in
Pakistan
6/24/15

Sociology

18

Democracy in Pakistan

6/24/15

Sociology

19

Democracy in Pakistan

6/24/15

Sociology

20

Democracy in Pakistan

Moderat
e

6/24/15

Sociology

21

Qualities of Effective
Views
Views should be:
Candid
Objectively produced
Optimistic

6/24/15

Sociology

22

Miltons
Conceptual
Analysis

6/24/15

Sociology

23

Analysis

6/24/15

Sociology

24

Conceptual Analysis

6/24/15

Sociology

25

What is it?
Definition and explanation
Meaning
Scope
Importance and significance

6/24/15

Sociology

26

Conceptual Analysis

6/24/15

Sociology

27

Causes?
Social
Political
Religious
Economic
Geographic:
Local
Regional
Global

6/24/15

Sociology

28

Conceptual Analysis

6/24/15

Sociology

29

Effects?
Positive
Advantages
Pros

Negative
Disadvantages
Cons
6/24/15

Sociology

30

Conceptual Analysis

6/24/15

Sociology

31

Recommendations?
Remedial measures
Policy corrections
Legal measures
Futuristic outlook
Short-term and long-term strategies
Inclusion of all stakeholders

6/24/15

Sociology

32

Class
Exercise
6/24/15

Sociology

33

Terrorism in Pakistan: A
Conceptual Analysis

6/24/15

Sociology

34

Sociology CSS Paper

2013
Q: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
6/24/15
Sociology
35
social
mobility (c) Institutional
evasions(d) Social Planning

6/24/15

Sociology

36

Sociology

6/24/15

Sociology

37

Sociology
Theory or science of associations
Focusses on human interactions, social life,

and human behavior

Influence of society
Its main subject matter or scope is

Interacting Individual

6/24/15

Sociology

38

Origin of Sociology

6/24/15

Sociology

39

Origin of Sociology
Evolved as a discipline
Stages of Evolution
1. Enlightenment
2. French Revolution
3. Industrial Revolution
4. Colonialism
5. Development of other social sciences

6/24/15

Sociology

40

Stages of Evolution
1. Enlightenment
Society as a human affair
Humans could alter society
and remove injustices
Differentiated State and
Society
Highlighted Sources of Evil
Well-being of the society

6/24/15

Sociology

41

Stages of Evolution

cont

2. French Revolution
A turning point
Birth of a Democratic Society
Reinforced two kinds of traditions
Conservative (Order and solidarity)
Liberal (Inequality, Conflict and

social change)
Cause-and-effect relationship
developed
Society viewed as a struggle between
powerful and powerless
6/24/15

Sociology

42

Stages of Evolution

cont

3. Industrial Revolution
Shifting of European Economy
Changed socio-economic power

structures of society
Increased economic needs and changes
life styles
Nuclear families
Massive urbanization
Mechanical solidarity

Population explosion
Widening gap between haves and haves not
Unemployment, inflation and poverty

6/24/15

Sociology

43

Stages of Evolution

cont

4. Colonialism
European colonies in Africa, America and Asia
Mixing of cultures
Cultural diversity

5. Development of other Social Sciences

Psychology
Political Science
Economics
6/24/15

Sociology

44

Write Up
Which evolutionary stage played more

phenomenal role in the development of

Sociology? And why?

6/24/15

Sociology

45

6/24/15

46

Please contact for

Queries
Asmatullah Junejo (PSP)
0300-7064608
asmatullahjunejo@hotmail.com

6/24/15

Sociology

47