Chapter 4

इकाई- 1 समाजशास्त्र का उद्भव, विकास एवं विषयवस्तु

This section introduces the first unit of the textbook, focusing on the origin, development, and subject matter of Sociology. The outline provides a roadmap for the topics that will be covered, including the objectives, background of sociology's emergence and development, the influence of major European events, the growth of sociology in India, and the scope and subject matter of sociology. The section also includes a summary, self-assessment questions, glossary, and references. The objectives clarify that after studying this unit, students will understand why sociology became necessary, analyze key events in 18th and 19th century Europe, trace the development of sociology, describe its growth in India (both before and after independence), and identify the elements studied in sociology, including new dimensions in the modern era.

• Introduces the structure and objectives of Unit 1.
• Highlights the historical context and necessity of sociology.
• Lists the major European events influencing sociology's emergence.
• Outlines the development of sociology in India.
• Describes the scope and subject matter of sociology.
• 📌 Sociology: The scientific study of society, its origin, development, and subject matter.
• 📌 Subject Matter: The themes and areas studied within sociology.
• 📌 Development: The process of growth and evolution of sociology as a discipline.

1.0 उद्देश्य

This section outlines the specific learning objectives for Unit 1. After studying this unit, students will be able to: 1) Understand the necessity of sociology as a discipline; 2) Comprehend the significant events in 18th and 19th century Europe that influenced the birth and development of sociology; 3) Analyze the sequence of sociology's development as a science; 4) Describe the growth of sociology in India, both before and after independence; 5) Identify the elements studied in sociology; and 6) Recognize the new dimensions added to the subject matter of sociology in the contemporary era. These objectives guide the learner on what knowledge and analytical skills they should acquire from this unit.

• Clarifies the learning outcomes for the unit.
• Highlights the importance of understanding sociology's necessity.
• Emphasizes the analysis of historical events shaping sociology.
• Focuses on the development of sociology in India.
• Identifies the scope and new dimensions of sociology.
• 📌 Objective: A specific learning outcome or goal for the student.
• 📌 Necessity: The reason or need for the emergence of sociology.