This booklet consist of the following topics:

Concepts of Unity and Diversity

• Meaning of Diversity

• Meaning of Unity

Forms of Diversity in India

• Religious

• Caste

• Linguistic

• Racial

• Comparison of India and China

Reasons for diversity in India

Bonds of Unity in India

• Geo-Political Unity

• The Institution of Pilgrimage

• Tradition of Accommodation

• Tradition of Interdependence

• Role of Sensitive Leaders

• Constitutional Safeguards - Role of Constitutional Framers

• Misc Factors

Challenges of Diversity to Unity (Challenges of National Integration)

• Diversity of Constituents

• Regionalism and Cultural Identities

• Casteism

• Linguism

• Communalism

• Social Inequalities

• Regional Disparities

• Ethno Nationality and Ethnic Conflicts

• Tribal Identity

• Role of Political Parties

• Concluding Remark

TOPICSUnity in Diversity

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This booklet consist of the following topics:

Chapter 1: Basic Sociological Concepts

Society

Community

Association

Social Structure

Culture

Social Norms

Social Sanctions

Folkways

Customs

Mores

Values

Socialization

Chapter 2: The Family and Kinship

Essential characteristics of family

Social Importance of The Family

Social control in the family

Family from the economic viewpoint

Types of family

Major functions of the family

Agencies performing the functions of the family

Changes in modern family

Disorganisation of modern family

Modern civilization and family disorganisation

Conclusion

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Chapter 3: The Joint Family

Functions of the Joint Family

Dysfunctions of the joint family system

Conclusion

Chapter 4: Concept of Patriarchy in India

Patriarchy in Family

Patriarchy in Education System

Patriarchy in Religion

Patriarchy in Media

Patriarchy in Legal System

Patriarchy in Economic System

State

The Way Forward

Conclusion

This booklet consist of the following topics:

Chapter 1: Social Empowerment

Introduction

Constitutional Provisions Relevant to Social Justice & Empowerment of Scheduled Caste

Constitutional Provisions Relevant to Social Justice & Empowerment of Scheduled Tribes

Chapter 2: Issues faced by Vulnerable Sections

Issued faced by Tribals In India

• Chronic Indebtedness

• Forest Related Problems

• Destruction of the Forest environment and the Tribal People

• 'Development' and Displacement

• Analysis of Forest Rights Act

Status of Minorities in India

• Constitutional provisions

• Status of Muslims

• Sachar Committee Report

• Initiatives of the Government

• Conclusion

The Scheduled Castes: from Untouchable to Dalit

• Population of the Scheduled Castes

• Types of Disabilities of the SCs

• From Untouchables to the Dalits: The Process of Identity Formation

• Combating Mechanism against Caste Atrocities and Violence

• The State Efforts at Dalit Emancipation

• Way Forward

Chapter 3: Social Empowerment of Marginalized Sections of Society

Development of Marginalized Sections

• Scheduled Castes

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• Scheduled Tribes

Empowerment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

• Constitutional Provisions

• Specials Schemes and Programs for SCs and STs

• Tribal Research Institutions

State of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

Empowerment of Other Backward Classes (OBCs)

• National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation

• Scheme for OBCs

Marginalization among Minorities and Steps for their Empowerment

• Muslim and Marginalization

• Problem of Minorities

• Programs

• Significance of new programs

Chapter 4: Women Empowerment

Introduction

Social Empowerment of Women

Women in Difficult Circumstances

Operational Strategies

Institutional Mechanisms

• Resource Management

• Legislation

• Gender Sensitization

• Panchayati Raj Institutions

• International Cooperation

Economic Empowerment of Women

Political Empowerment of Women

Chapter 5: Social Justice

Concept of Casteism in India

Caste and Politics

• Caste Associations

• Scheduled Caste and Backward Class Movements

• Historical Perspective of the Movements

The Reservation Policy Debate

• Arguments in Favour

• Arguments against Reservation

Social Justice and Social Development

Chapter 6: Social Security in India

Concept

Social Security System in India

Organized Sector and Social Security

• Contributory Laws

• Non Contributory Laws

Unorganized Sector and Social Security

• Centrally Funded Social Assistance Programs

• Social Insurance Schemes

• Social Assistance Through Welfare Funds of Central and State Governments

• Public Initiatives

Review of Implementation of Social Security Laws in the Country

Social Security for Disabled Persons in India

This booklet consist of the following topics:

Chapter 1: Acid Attacks

Introduction

Reasons/Motivation of Perpetrators

Consequences

• Health Effects

• Psychological Effects

• Social Effects

Solution

Chapter 2: Domestic Violence

Introduction

Reasons

Consequences

Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005 - Salient Features

• Rights Granted to Women Under Domestic Violence Act, 2005

• Liabilities and Restrictions Imposed Upon the Respondent

• Authorities Responsible and Their Functions

• Procedure of Filling Complaint and Court's Duty Under Domestic Violence Act 2005

• Penalty or Punishment Under Domestic Violence Act, 2005

• Appeal Under Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Criticism of Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Chapter 3: Dowry

Introduction

Reasons for Dowry

Consequences

Counter Reaction - Groom Kidnapping (Pakrauh Shaadi)

What should be done in general? (Broad Overview)

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Case Studies

Laws Against Dowry

• Only Supplementary

• Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

• Criminal Statutes - Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Act and Evidence Act

• Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Critical Analysis of Dowry Laws

Chapter 4: Rape

Overview

• Present Status

• Reasons

• Consequence

• Solution

Case Studies

• Delhi Gang Rape

• Budaun

• Moga Incidence

Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)

Act, 2013.

• Intro

• Detail

• Status and Cases

Chapter 5: Witchcraft Related Murderers (Or Magico-Religious Beliefs)

In News

Introduction

A Form of Violence Against Women

Reasons

Way Forward

This booklet consist of the following topics:

Chapter 1: Banking

Present Status

Bhartiya Mahila Bank

Chapter 2: Self Help Groups (SHGs)

Introduction

Goals

Structure

How it Works

NABARDs SHG Bank Linkage Program

Challenges

Chapter 3: Land & Property Rights

Introduction

Notable Laws and Instances

UN Women Study on Inheritance

Chapter 4: Schemes Related to Economic Aspect

Rajiv Gandhi National Creche Scheme For the Children of Working Mothers

Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK)

Support to Training and Employment Program for Women (STEP)

Chapter 5: Sexual Division of Labour

Introduction

View of Functionalists

View of Feminists

Concluding Remark

TOPICS(Women: Economic Aspect)

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Chapter 6: Women in Armed Forces

Recent Development which shows the Increasing Presence of Women in Armed

Forces

But We Should go Beyond Symbolism

Chapter 7: Working Women: Challenges

Introduction

Reasons

Consequences

Challenges Faced by them

• Less Quantity

• Less in Higher Posts

• Not Equally Paid

• More Over Burdened

• Sexual Harassment at Workplace

• Seen as Immoral

• Only Supplementary

Way Forward

Chapter 8: Recent Developments

Male Monopoly in Film Make-up goes

Six Indians in Forbes top-50 list of 'Asia's Power Businesswomen 2015'

Status of Women Directors

• New Companies Act

• Present Status

• Comment

Progress of World's Women 2015-16 Report

This booklet consist of the following topics:

Chapter 1: Voting

Evolution

Reasons for Rising Voter Turnout

Chapter 2: Women Movements

Introduction

19th Century Women Movements - Under Social Reform Movements

Women's Issues During Gandhian Era

Issues in Post Independence Era

• Violence Against Women

• Developmental Movement

• Uniform Civil Code

• New Developments

Chapter 3: Women's in Legislature

Present Status

Reasons for Poor Representation

• Sexual Violence

• Other Special Factors

Why need of affirmative action their presence needs to be increased

Affirmative action - ok, but in what way?

• Reservation of 1/3rd seats - NO

• Dual member constituencies - NO

• Reservation for candidates within political parties - YES

• Other reforms - YES

Conclusion

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Chapter 4: Women In Panchayats

Introduction

Genesis of the Constitutional mandate

The Panchayati Raj Institutions System

Women's Experience with PRIs

Obstacles and Challenges Ahead

Observations from a Feminist Perspective

Conclusion

This booklet consist of the following topics:

Introduction to Demography

Demography theories

• The Malthusian Theory of Population Growth

• Demographic Transition Theory

• Stages of Demographic Transition

CENSUS 2011

• Common Concepts and Indicators

• Highlights of 2011 Census

Indian Scenario - Issues involved

• High Population growth

• Infant Mortality Rate

• MMR - Maternal Mortality Rate

• Decline in Child Sex Ratio

• Literacy

• Age Structure

• Dependency Ratio in India

• Ethnic Composition

• Tribes in India

Family Planning and Population Policy

Socio-Economic Caste Census

TOPICSDemography and Census

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This booklet consist of the following topics:

Introduction

Urbanization

• Basic Feature of Urbanization in India

• Issues related to urbanization in India

• GOI Initiatives related to urban development

Human Settlement

• Rural Settlements

• Urban settlements

• Concept of Smart Cities

Human Migration

• The Rehabilitation And Resettlement Bill, 2007

Urban Development

• Role of Urban Development

• Urbanisation Trends and Their Implications

• Challenges in Urbanization

• Status of Service Delivery on Key Indicators

• Status of Urban Infrastructure

• Status of Urban Governance

• Recommendations

• 14th Finance Commission and Local Governments

• New Indian Urban Development Projects

• Conclusion

TOPICS(Urbanization and Urban Development)

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This booklet consist of the following topics:

Juvenile Justice System in India

Transgender recognized as third gender

NHRC: Issues in functioning and steps needed

Human trafficking in India

Child Labour in India

Issues related to Slums in India

Female infanticide and feticide

Issue of Maternal Mortality

Issue of high Infant and Child Mortality in India

Sanitation: Issues and Reforms

Secularism and Secularization

Communalism, Fundamentalism and Communal Violence

Fundamentalism, Communalism and Globalization

Characteristics of the Existent Indian Organizational Structures

Steps needed for improvement

Conclusion

TOPICS(Social Issues in Contemporary Context)

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This booklet consist of the following topics:

Meaning of Globalization

Reasons for Globalization

Dimensions/Impact

• Political

• Cultural

• Social

• Economic

Anti Globalization Movement

Neo Localism

TOPICSGlobalization

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