? Sociology of India – I by Dr. Mohinder Slariya and Abhishiant Salariya is a comprehensive textbook designed for the BA 3rd Semester Sociology Major (Core-2) students under the FYUGP NEP syllabus of Dibrugarh University. Published by Mahaveer Publications, this book provides an in-depth sociological analysis of Indian society, its historical background, structural features, and ongoing changes.

It explores key topics such as the colonial and nationalist discourses, subaltern critiques, caste and class structures, agrarian society, labour and industrial society, tribal profiles, village transformations, kinship patterns, and the role of religion in shaping societal norms.

The book is designed with clarity, updated concepts, and includes question banks to assist students in self-assessment and exam preparation. It is an ideal academic companion for students aiming to understand India's complex and diverse social fabric through a sociological lens.

✅ UNIT I: India as an Object of Knowledge

• Understanding India through various lenses:
  a) Colonial Discourse – Views of Portuguese and British colonial scholars on Indian society, economy, religion, and women
  b) Nationalist Discourse – Indian response to colonial narratives
  c) Challenges to National Integration and suggested remedies
  d) Phases of Indian Nationalism (as interpreted by A.R. Desai)

✅ UNIT II: Subaltern Perspective

• Meaning and importance of Subaltern Studies

• Key thinkers:
  a) Ranajit Guha – Historical materialism and marginal voices
  b) David Hardiman – Popular movements and resistance
  c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar – Dalit experience, caste system, and social justice

• Subaltern critique of mainstream history and society

✅ UNIT III: Indian Social Institutions

• Caste System: Definition, characteristics, origin theories, and critiques

• Class Structure in Agrarian India: Land ownership, peasant movements

• Industrial Labour and Urban Society: Labour classification and social dynamics

• Tribal Society: Characteristics, classification, issues of identity and integration

✅ UNIT IV: Village, Kinship, and Religion

• Village India: Social structure, transformation, and modern challenges

• Kinship System: Types, usage, principles, and regional variations

• Religion in Indian Society: Sociological significance, pluralism, and communal harmony