Non-Rationalised Sociology NCERT Notes, Solutions and Extra Q & A (Class 11th & 12th)
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Class 12th Chapters
Indian Society
1. Introducing Indian Society	2. The Demographic Structure Of The Indian Society	3. Social Institutions: Continuity And Change
4. The Market As A Social Institution	5. Patterns Of Social Inequality And Exclusion	6. The Challenges Of Cultural Diversity
7. Suggestions For Project Work
Social Change and Development in India
1. Structural Change	2. Cultural Change	3. The Story Of Indian Democracy
4. Change And Development In Rural Society	5. Change And Development In Industrial Society	6. Globalisation And Social Change
7. Mass Media And Communications	8. Social Movements

Chapter 1 Introducing Indian Society

Introducing An Introduction…

Sociology, the study of society, differs from other subjects as everyone begins with a pre-existing, though often partial and biased, understanding of society acquired through socialization. This common sense knowledge, shaped by one's social context, needs to be critically examined ("unlearned") to grasp sociological perspectives. Sociology teaches us to view the world from multiple vantage points, enhancing self-reflexivity and critical self-inspection.

Understanding Indian society provides a social map to locate oneself within various social groups (age, region, language, economic class, religion, caste, tribe) and their relationships. Sociology helps connect personal troubles (individual worries) with social issues (society-wide phenomena like generation gaps, unemployment, communalism, casteism, gender inequality) by analyzing how social structures and forces shape individual lives.

A Preview Of This Book

This textbook introduces the basic structure of Indian society from a sociological perspective, focusing on key themes:

Chapter 2: Demographic Structure of the Indian Population: Explores how sociologists study population, significant demographic trends in India, and whether population is an obstacle or aid to development.
Chapter 3: The Building Blocks of Indian Society: Caste, Tribe, and Family: Examines the institution of caste, its historical changes, and contemporary meaning; the concept of 'tribe' and tribal self-definition; and changes in diverse family structures.
Chapter 4: The Market as a Social Institution: Investigates the evolution of markets in India, their role in driving change, and the societal consequences of market development.
Chapter 5: Inequality and Exclusion: Focuses on social inequalities related to caste, tribe, gender, and disability, discussing resistance movements and challenges in addressing these issues.
Chapter 6: The Challenges of Cultural Diversity: Explores the complexities of India's diversity, strengths and weaknesses in managing it, and how young adults can navigate issues like communalism, regionalism, casteism, and minority rights.
Chapter 7: Practical Component: Offers suggestions for practical activities and projects related to the course.

The book aims to provide a sociological understanding of the forces shaping Indian society, particularly noting the impact of colonialism in unifying India, introducing modernization, and paradoxically fostering nationalism and cultural rediscovery.