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अनुक्रमणिका

The 'अनुक्रमणिका' (Index) section provides a detailed overview of the structure and contents of the textbook 'भारत की सामाजिक समस्याएँ' (Social Problems in India), published by Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota. This section lists all the units, their titles, and the page numbers where they can be found. The textbook is divided into three main sections (खण्ड): खण्ड I (Section I) focuses on the concepts and theories related to social problems and deviance, including definitions, types, causes, and solutions. It covers topics like social problems, social deviance, crime, juvenile delinquency, substance abuse, etc. खण्ड II (Section II) discusses major social problems prevalent in India, such as population issues, poverty, AIDS, illiteracy, unemployment, youth and student unrest, and corruption. खण्ड III (Section III) addresses issues of national integration and inequality, including gender, caste, and class inequality, violence against women, challenges to national integration (communalism, casteism, linguism, regionalism, terrorism), labor problems, and agricultural issues. The index also provides the names of the editors, contributors, and the academic and administrative staff involved in the creation of the textbook. This ensures transparency and gives credit to all the scholars who contributed to the content.

• The textbook is divided into three main sections: Concepts, Major Problems, and National Integration & Inequality.
• Each unit covers a specific social problem or theoretical aspect.
• Page numbers for each unit are provided for easy navigation.
• Editorial and authorial credits are listed.
• 📌 Social Problems: Issues that affect the structure and functioning of society.
• 📌 Deviance: Actions or behaviors that violate social norms.
• 📌 Crime: Acts that are against the law and punishable by the state.

इकाई -1 सामाजिक समस्याओं की अवधारणाएँ

This section introduces Unit 1, which is dedicated to the concepts and definitions related to social problems. It outlines the structure of the unit, listing the sub-sections that will be covered. These include the objectives of the unit, introduction, meaning and explanation of social problems, types, nature (individual and social), differences between individual and social problems, causes, major theories, solutions, summary, self-assessment questions, answers, and reference books. The unit aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes a social problem, its nature, causes, and possible solutions.

• Unit 1 focuses on the concept and definition of social problems.
• The structure includes objectives, introduction, meaning, types, nature, differences, causes, theories, solutions, summary, self-assessment, and references.
• The unit aims to clarify the meaning and scope of social problems.
• 📌 Social Problem: A condition that at least some people in a community view as being undesirable.
• 📌 Individual Problem: Issues affecting individuals rather than society as a whole.