learning Objectives - Describe about social groups, social change, control, stratification and social problems
Hours - 8
Teaching and Learning Activities - Lecture cum discussions Visits to social institutions
Assessment Methods - Short answer Objective type Essay type
Content of the chapter
a) Definition and meaning.
b) Social groups – Types, Structure,
intergroup relationship group cycle, group
behavior and group morale.
c) Social change -Meaning, factors affecting
and effect on society and institution
leading to social problems.
d) Social control
e) Social stratification
f) Social problems-Prostitution, crime
divorce, dowry system, juvenile
delinquency, drug addiction alcoholism,
handicapped, over population and slum
g) Social agencies and remedial measures