Sociological Perspective" by Dr. Mohinder Salariya and Abhishiant Salariya is a well-structured and learner-oriented textbook, written specifically for B.A. 1st Semester (Minor) students of Sociology. This book is aligned with the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and it is suitable for students of Dibrugarh University as well as other Indian universities following a similar framework.

This textbook introduces the fundamental ways in which sociologists view and analyze society. It emphasizes major theoretical perspectives that help in understanding social behavior, institutions, and interactions.

? Course Content Overview:

1. Sociological Perspective – Radcliffe-Brown & Emile Durkheim
   Learn about structural functionalism, where society is viewed as a complex system with interrelated parts working together for stability and order.

2. Interpretive Sociology – Max Weber
   Focuses on understanding the meanings individuals attach to social actions, and how values, beliefs, and intentions shape society.

3. Conflict Perspective – Karl Marx & Ralf Dahrendorf
   Analyzes social inequality, class struggle, and power dynamics, stressing how societal change is driven by conflict between dominant and oppressed groups.

4. Interactionism – Herbert Blumer & George Herbert Mead
   Studies symbolic interactionism, emphasizing the role of communication, symbols, and day-to-day interactions in creating social reality.