Social problems in India

Table of content

1.Social Problems: Concept and Approaches
The Concept of Social Problem
Characteristics of Social Problems
Reactions to Social Problems
Causes of Social Problems
Theoretical Approaches to Social Problems
Types of Social Problems
Methods of Studying Social Problems
Stages in the Development of a Social Problem
Solving Social Problems
Social Problems and Social Change in India
Sociology, Sociologists and Social Problems

2.Poverty
The Concept
Measurements of Poverty
Poverty in India
Causes of Poverty
Rural Poverty
Problems of the Poor and the Pains of Poverty
Strategies for Alleviating Poverty in India
The Five-Year Plans
Nationalization
20-Point Programme
Poverty Alleviation Programmes
Effective Measures for Poverty Alleviation

3.Unemployment
Magnitude
Types
Causes
Consequences
Measures Taken to Contain Unemployment in India
Rural Unemployment
Remedies

4.Population Explosion
Increase in Population
Causes of Population Growth
Effects of Population Explosion
Population Policy
Family Planning
Family Welfare Programme
Impact of Family Planning/Welfare Programme
Attitudes Towards Family Planning
Measures Suggested to Contain Population Explosion
Role of NGOs

5.Ageing and Elder Abuse
Defining Ageing/Old Age
Problems Faced by the Aged
Policy and Programme Initiatives for Elderly Welfare
Elder Abuse: Definitions
Forms
Preventive Measures

6.Communalism, Secularism and Regionalization
Concept of Communalism
Communalism in India
Communal Violence: The Concept
Features of Communal Riots
Incidents of Communal Riots in India
Causes of Communal Violence
Role of National Integration Council in Containing Communalism
Role of the Police
Prescriptive Measures to Meet Communalism/Communal Violence
Theories of Communal Violence
Contents note continued: Secularism
Regionalization

7.Backward Castes, Tribes and Classes
STs: The Strength
Exploitation and Unrest
Tribal Problems
Tribal Struggles
Crime Against Scheduled Tribes
Development Programmes for STs
SCs: The Strength
Development Strategies for the Scheduled Castes
Crimes Against Scheduled Castes
Evaluation of Welfare Schemes
OBCs: The Mandal Report
The Reservation Policy

8.Youth Unrest and Agitations
Concept of Youth Unrest
Characteristics of Youth Unrest
Youth Protests, Agitations and Movements
Youth Agitations
Process of Growth of Agitation Due to Youth Unrest
Important Youth Agitations in India
Role of Youth in Other Agitations
Types of Youth Agitations
Youth Receptive to Agitations
Limitations of Youth Agitations
Causes of Youth Unrest and Agitations
Youth Leadership
Role of Police in Youth Agitations
Controlling Youth Agitations

9.Child Abuse and Child Labour
Child Abuse: Concept and Types
Incidence of Child Abuse
Theoretical Explanations of Child Abuse
The Victims of Abuse
Causes of Child Abuse
Effects of Abuse on Children
Incidence of Child Labour in India
Nature of Child Work
Causes of Child Labour
Working Conditions of Child Labourers
Ameliorating Child Labour in India

10.Crime Against Women
Women's Harassment
Nature, Extent and Characteristics
Rape
Kidnapping and Abduction
Dowry Deaths
Wife Battering
Acid Attacks
Honour Killings
Violence Against Widows
Victims of Violence
Perpetrators of Violence
Types of Violence
Motivation in Violence
Theoretical Explanation of Violent Behaviour
Self-image, Self-Esteem and Adjustment of Victims

11.Illiteracy
Illiteracy in India
Causes of Illiteracy
National Policy on Education
Right to Education
Adult Education Programme
Contents note continued: National Literacy Mission
Eradicating Illiteracy in India
Efforts by Voluntary Organizations

12.Urbanization
Concepts of Urban, Urbanization and Urbanism
Characteristics of Urbanism or Urban System
Growth of Urban Areas
Social Effects of Urbanization
Problems of Urbanization
Causes of Urban Problems
Solutions to Urban Problems

13.Globalization and Consumerism
Tracing the History of Globalization
Impact of Globalization
Consumerism
Historical Background of Consumerism
Impact of Consumerism

14.Crime and Criminals
Concept of Crime
Crime, Criminal and Criminology
Salient Characteristics of Crime in India
Theoretical Explanations of Criminal Behaviour
Sociological Explanations
Confinement and Correction of Criminals

15.Juvenile Delinquency
Classification of Juvenile Delinquents
Nature and Incidence
Characteristics
Lowering the Age of Juvenile Delinquent in India
Factors Involved
Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency
Methods of Treating Delinquents
Custody in Juvenile Institutions
Preventive Programmes

16.Domestic Violence
Definitions
Causative Factors
Coping Mechanism
The Indian Scenario

17.Alcoholism
Extent of Alcoholism
Process of Becoming an Alcoholic
Causes of Alcohol Abuse
Consequences of Alcoholism
Societal Costs of Alcoholism
Treatment of Alcoholics
Prohibition
Role of Women
Control on Alcoholism

18.Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction
Aberrant Behaviour
Basic Concepts
Nature and Impact of Abusable Drugs
Extent and Nature of Drug Abuse
Motivations in Drug Usage
Role of Family and Peer Group in Drug Abuse
Theories of Causation
Measures to Combat Drug Trafficking, Treating Addicts and Preventing Drug Abuse
Control over Drug Abuse

19.AIDS
Contents note continued: High Risk Groups and Means of Transmitting the Virus
Origin of the Pandemic
Stages in the Development of the Disease
Implications
Caring for the Infected
Link Between Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS
Role of Voluntary Organizations
Protective Programmes

20.Terrorism
Objectives
Origin and Development
Perspectives
Mass Support
Support Base
Terrorism in India
Tada
Pota
Terrorism in Other Countries
Causes of Terrorism: Theoretical Explanations
The Terrorists
Combating Terrorism: Models
Sociology of Terrorism
Fundamentalism

21.Corruption
Concept
A Historical Perspective
Corruption Among Public Servants
Political Corruption and Scams
Judicial Corruption
Corruption in Corporate Sector
Causes of Corruption
Impact of Corruption
Measures Taken to Contain Corruption
Combating Corruption

22.Tribal Unrest
The Impact of Colonialism
Post-Independence Scenario
The Legislations
Causes for the Tribal Unrest
Possible Remedies
Impact of Extremism on Development Activities

23.Bonded Labour
The Legislation
Misery and Suffering in Bondage
Rehabilitation
Initiatives of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

24.Agrarian Distress and Farmers' Suicides
Farmers' Suicides
Prevention Strategies
25.Black Money
Magnitude of Prevalence
Estimates of Black Money Stashed Abroad
Causes of Generating Black Money
Social Effects
Measures of Control

“Social Problems in India” has established itself as a leading textbook in the field of sociology. This book is an attempt to examine the current social problems in India from a sociological perspective. It not only creates awareness about these problems, but also tries to analyse the causes of the problems, develop theories about the problems, discuss effects of social problems on individuals, groups and society at large, and further provide suggestions to deal with these problems.
This fully revised, updated and expanded fourth edition distinguishes itself from the previous ones as the data on all the social problems have been updated, and new arguments/ comments, reflecting new developments, have been provided. This new edition maintains all the distinctive emphasis which gave the earlier three editions nation-wide popularity. This wonderful, easy to understand, textbook will not only continue to be of prime importance to students preparing for the competitive examinations but also for administrators, policy makers, planners and a much wider audience.

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