What is the syllabus of URATPG for sociology?

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    The URATPG sociology syllabus is mentioned below: 

    TopicsDescription
    Introduction to Sociology
    • Definition, scope, and importance of Sociology
    • Relationship of Sociology with other social sciences
    • (Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology)
    • Basic concepts: Society, community, association, institution, culture, social groups
    Classical Sociological Theories
    • Contributions of key thinkers: 
    • Karl Marx: Class struggle, historical materialism
    • Émile Durkheim: Division of labour, social facts, suicide
    • Max Weber: Bureaucracy, authority, Protestant ethic and spirit of capitalism
    • Early sociological traditions and their influence
    Indian Society
    • Features of Indian society: Diversity, unity, pluralism
    • Caste system and social stratification
    • Tribal societies in India
    • Rural and urban communities
    • Gender issues and social reform movements in India
    Social Stratification and Mobility
    • Theories of social stratification (functional and conflict perspectives)
    • Caste, class, and status
    • Social mobility: types and factors influencing mobility
    Sociology of Family, Marriage, and Kinship
    • Types of family: Nuclear, joint, extended
    • Functions of family and changes in family structure
    • Patterns of marriage and kinship in different societies
    Sociology of Religion
    • Power, authority, and legitimacy (Weber's theory of authority)
    • State and civil society
    • Types of political systems (democracy, authoritarianism, totalitarianism)
    • Political participation, political parties, and social movements
    Economic Sociology
    • Relationship between economy and society
    • Work, labour, and capitalism
    • Industrialisation and its impact on society
    • Globalisation and economic change
    Urban and Rural Sociology
    • Characteristics of rural and urban societies
    • Urbanisation and its social impact
    • Rural social structure, agrarian issues, and social movements
    • Migration and its social consequences
    Sociology of Gender
    • Poverty, inequality, unemployment
    • Crime and deviance
    • Communalism, regionalism, casteism, and terrorism
    • Health, education, and sanitation issues in India
    Environmental Sociology
    • Society and environment: Theories and perspectives
    • Environmental movements and sustainability
    • Environmental policies and their social implications
    • Climate change and its impact on society
    Contemporary Sociological Theories
    • Structuralism, post-structuralism, and post-modernism
    • Critical theory, feminism, and intersectionality
    • Globalisation and social theory
    Social Movements
    • Definition and types of social movements (revolutionary, reformist, etc.)
    • Theories of social movements
    • Social movements in India: Dalit movement, feminist movement, environmental movement
    Population Studies
    • Demographic theories and population studies
    • Population growth, migration, and urbanisation
    • Population policies and family planning
    Sociology of Health and Medicine
    • Health as a social phenomenon
    • Sociological perspectives on health and illness
    • Healthcare systems and inequality

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