Syllabus

Course Code: M-SOCE-016    Course Name: Political Sociology

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 Political Sociology: Definition, Nature, Scope; Political Systems-Major Types, Socio-Political Ideologies- Socialism, Fascism and Sarvodya.
Approaches to the study of Political System: Structural-Functional Approach, System Approach, Behavioural and Conflict Approaches
2 Concepts in Political Sociology: Political Culture, Political Socialization, Political Participation, Political-Parties, Pressure Groups; Grass Root Democracy Bureaucracy; Technology & Political Processes.
3 Society and Polity in India: Constitutional aspect; Institutional Structure; Law & Society; Social basis of Politics in India: Caste and Religion; Criminalization of Politics; Tribes, Nation State & Border.
4 State, Politics and Development:Governance and Development; E-Governance; Right to Information and Good Governance; India Against Corruption Movement; Public Policy- Health, Education and Livelihood; Role of International Development Organizations.
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