INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ROHTAK

Integrated Programme in Management

(Academic Year: 2022-23)

TITLE OF THE COURSE: SOCIOLOGY I

CREDITS: 4 (20 Sessions)
TERM: I
Name of the Faculty: Dr. Maxime Jafree

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course aims to introduce the field of sociology to the students. It will help students to
appreciate the connection of individual lives with the larger social context. Readings include
investigations into society, social stratification, social inequalities, family, and social
structures to cite a few. It will debate the common assumptions on culture, religion, and
diversity. This course intends to provide a foundation for a deeper understanding of social
sciences.

PEDAGOGY/TEACHINGMETHOD
The course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, discussions, video clips, role
plays and field visit.

EVALUATION WEIGHTAGE
Class Participation 20
Mid Term 30
End Term 30
Group Project report 20
Total 100%

SCHEDULE OF SESSIONS
Session 1-2: The rise of Social Science
Readings:
Collins, Randall. The Rise of the Social Sciences. (pp. 3-4).
Benokraitis, N. V. (2018). Introduction to Sociology. Cengage.

Session 3-4: Sociological Foundations

Readings:
Benokraitis, N. V. (2018). Introduction to Sociology. Cengage.
Durkheim, Emile. Forms of Social Solidarity, in Selected Writings (pp. 123-140).

1
Session 5-6: Society and Power
Readings:
Mosca, Gaetano. The Ruling Class, in Social Stratification (pp. 268-275).
Weber, Max. Domination and Legitimacy in Economy and Society (pp. 941-955).

Session 7-8: Society and Culture

Readings:
Benokraitis, N. V. (2018). Introduction to Sociology. Cengage.

Session 9: Society and Religion

Readings:
Benokraitis, N. V. (2018). Introduction to Sociology. Cengage.

Session 10-11: Society, Self & Identity

Readings:
Elliott, A. (2013). Concepts of the Self. Third Edition.
https://www.polity.co.uk/keyconcepts/samples/elliott-chapter.pdf
Benokraitis, N. V. (2018). Introduction to Sociology. Cengage.
George Herbert Mead, “Mind, Self and Society,” pp.152-158; pp.173-178.

Session 12: Social Interaction

Readings:
Benokraitis, N. V. (2018). Introduction to Sociology. Cengage.

Session 13: Social Structures

Readings:
Benokraitis, N. V. (2018). Introduction to Sociology. Cengage.
Georg Simmel, “The Triad” in The Sociology of Georg Simmel (pp. 145-169).

Session 14-15: Social Institutions: Marriage, family and Kinship

Readings:
Benokraitis, N. V. (2018). Introduction to Sociology. Cengage.
Uberoi, P. (2002). ‘Family, Kinship and Marriage in India’, in Students Britannica, India.
Vol.6, pp.145-155. New Delhi: Encyclopedia Britannica Private Ltd.

Session 16: Discrimination and Exclusion

Readings:
Western, Bruce. ‘Mass Imprisonment’ in Punishment and Inequality in America (pp. 11-33).
Beteille, A. (2012). Caste, Class and Power: Changing Patterns of Stratification in a
Tanjore Village. New Delhi; New York: Oxford University press.
Foucault, M. ‘Discipline and Punish’, (pp. 314-323) and ‘The History of Sexuality’ (pp. 295-
305).

2
Session 17: Social Movements
Readings:
Goodwin, J. and Jasper, J. M. (eds.), ‘When and Why do Social Movements Occur?’ in The
Social Movements Reader: Cases and Concepts (pp. 9-42).

Session 18-19: Indian Sociology (Project Work)

Understanding the Indian system from a sociological perspective

Session 20: Introduction to Globalization

Readings:
Harvey, D. Globalization in Question, in Rethinking Marxism 8 (4), 1-17.

Textbook:
Macionis, J. & Plummer, K. Sociology: A Global Introduction. Pearson Publications.

Reference books:
Haralambos, M. & Holborn, M. Sociology: Themes and Perspectives. Collins Educational
Publications.
Bhushan, V. & Sachdeva, D. R. An Introduction to Sociology. Kitab Mahal Publications.

---