Sociology

Programme Offered B. A (English, Marathi, Paliprakrit, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Home Economics, Cooperation)

Ramkrushna Mahavidyalaya, Darapur started in the year 2000, while selecting the subject social awareness of the students was kept in focus. As Sociology is the Study of Society. It is a social science which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity. For many sociologists, the goal is to conduct research which may be applied directly to social policy and welfare, while others focus primarily on refining the theoretical understanding of social processes. Subject matter ranges from the micro level of individual agency and interaction to the macro level of systems and social structure. The traditional focuses of sociology have included social stratification, social class, culture, social mobility, religion, secularization, law, and deviance. As all spheres of human activity are affected by the interplay between social structure and individual agency, sociology has gradually expanded its focus to further subjects, such as health, medical, military, and penal institutions, the internet, and the role of social activity in the development of scientific knowledge. To develop among the students the above aspects, sociology is included in the curriculum of the college.

The aim of sociology is to equip students with the basic and applied principles of Sociology, which is the scientific study of society. It is the knowledge base upon which social work is structured. Social work is the application of sociological principles for practical purposes. It is geared towards helping and improving the quality of life in societies.

• To develop the skills to think “objectively” and analytically about ways in which social forces affect our everyday lives.
• To understand the perspectives of persons with different cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds than oneself.
• To develop some understanding of social science research techniques, their assumptions, strengths, and weaknesses.
• To become familiar with both the minor and the major schools of thought, research findings, and theories of Sociology developed by the founding fathers.
• To be able to identify and discuss the differences between the three major theoretical paradigms used by sociologists in the analysis of society.
• To develop the ability to examine critically the institutions and social organization in society, particularly in Indian society.
• To recognize the importance of taking a global perspective in order to recognize the interdependence of our world’s nations and people.