Chapter 1

इकाई- 1: सामाजिक मानवशास्त्र : अर्थ परिभाषा एवं क्षेत्र

This section introduces the subject of Social Anthropology, outlining its meaning, definitions, scope, and subject matter. Social Anthropology is described as the comparative study of societies, with a primary focus on primitive societies. The unit aims to help students understand the meaning and definitions of Social Anthropology, its subject matter and scope, the reasons for studying primitive societies, and the nature of Social Anthropology. The section also highlights the scientific nature of the discipline, raising questions about its ability to make predictions like physical sciences and the scientific methods used for data collection, classification, tabulation, and analysis. Various scholars have defined Social Anthropology based on their experiences, interests, and perspectives. The section includes definitions from prominent anthropologists such as Radcliffe-Brown, Evans-Pritchard, Nadel, and Lucy Mair, emphasizing the focus on primitive societies and the scientific approach to understanding them.

• Social Anthropology is the comparative study of societies, especially primitive societies.
• The unit covers meaning, definitions, subject matter, scope, reasons for studying primitive societies, and the nature of Social Anthropology.
• The scientific nature of Social Anthropology is discussed, with questions about its ability to make predictions and its methods.
• Definitions from various scholars highlight the focus on primitive societies and scientific methodology.
• 📌 Social Anthropology: The comparative study of societies, especially primitive societies.
• 📌 Primitive Societies: Societies that are considered early or less technologically advanced.
• 📌 Scientific Nature: The characteristic of Social Anthropology that involves systematic and objective study methods.

1.0 उद्देश्य

The objective section outlines the goals of studying Social Anthropology. It emphasizes that Social Anthropology is a comparative study of societies, mainly focusing on primitive societies. Through this unit, students will understand the meaning and definitions of Social Anthropology, its subject matter and scope, the reasons for studying primitive societies, and the nature of Social Anthropology.

• Social Anthropology involves the comparative study of societies.
• The main focus is on primitive societies.
• Students will learn the meaning, definitions, subject matter, scope, reasons for studying primitive societies, and the nature of Social Anthropology.
• 📌 Objective: The aim or purpose of studying Social Anthropology.