"Sociology of India" is a foundational academic resource tailored for BA 2nd Semester Sociology Minor students as per the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) under the NEP 2020 guidelines. Authored by Dr. Mohinder Salariya and Abhishiant Salaiya, the book offers a detailed exploration of Indian society, its structure, institutions, and evolving dynamics.

This textbook serves as an essential guide for understanding the sociological fabric of India, from traditional institutions like caste, family, and kinship to contemporary issues like urbanization, social change, and inequality. It aligns with the curriculum followed by central and state universities under NEP.

Unit I: India as a Plural Society

1. Plural Society

   • Introduction

   • Meaning and Definitions

   • Characteristics

   • Pluralism in India

2. Emerging Trends of Pluralism – Political, Economic and Culture

   • Introduction

   • Trends in Political, Economic and Cultural Pluralism

Unit II: Social Institutions and Practices

3. Social Institutions

   • Meaning, Definitions, Characteristics

   • Types and Functions

4. Caste

   • Definitions, Characteristics, Theories

   • Critique of Caste System

   • Varna vs Caste, Changing Trends

5. Tribe

   • Definitions, Origin, Meaning

   • Scheduled Tribes and Characteristics

Unit III: Identities and Change

6. Social Class

   • Definitions, Features, Types, Dimensions

   • Changing Trends

7. Ethnic Movements

   • Definitions, Characteristics

   • Conflicts, Identity, Movements in India

8. Dalit Movements

   • Untouchability, Caste Origins

   • Discrimination, Social Reformers’ Role

9. Women’s Movements

   • Introduction

   • Three Waves

   • Phases in India

Unit IV: Challenges to State and Society

10. Communalism

    • Definitions, Characteristics, Causes, Dimensions

    • Communal Violence, Eradication, Impacts

11. Secularism

    • Definitions, Features, Indian Philosophy

    • History & Constitution, Challenges

12. Regionalism

    • Types, Causes, Eradication Measures