Social problems in India
- 4th
- Jaipur Rawat Publications 2021
- xviii, 646 p. Includes bibliographical references and index
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.