Chapter 4

पाठ्यक्रम अभिकल्प समिति

This section provides details about the Curriculum Design Committee responsible for the creation and review of the 'Introductory Sociology' textbook for Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota. It lists the Chairperson, Coordinator, and all members involved in the academic and editorial process. The committee comprises eminent professors and scholars from various universities, ensuring the content's academic rigor and alignment with educational standards. The section also mentions the editorial team and the contributors for each unit of the textbook, reflecting a collaborative academic effort.

• Lists the Chairperson, Coordinator, and Members of the Curriculum Design Committee.
• Mentions the academic and editorial contributors for each unit.
• Ensures the textbook's academic quality and relevance.
• 📌 Curriculum Design Committee: A group of academic experts responsible for planning, reviewing, and finalizing the structure and content of the textbook.

खण्ड-। समाजशास्त्र : एक परिचायक विवेचन (Sociology: An Introductory Discussion)

This section outlines the structure of the textbook, dividing it into three main parts (khands) and listing all the units (ikais) covered under each part. It provides the unit titles and corresponding page numbers, giving students a roadmap of the topics to be studied. The first part introduces the origin, development, and subject matter of sociology, as well as its relationship with other social sciences and approaches to sociological study. The second part covers core sociological concepts such as society, community, culture, social groups, norms, and values. The third part discusses social processes, including social stratification, socialization, social control, and social change, along with major theories related to these processes.

• Textbook is divided into three main sections (khands).
• Each section contains multiple units covering foundational and advanced topics in sociology.
• Provides a clear overview of the syllabus and sequence of study.
• 📌 Unit (इकाई): A chapter or section within the textbook focusing on a specific topic.
• 📌 Sociology: The scientific study of society, its origin, development, and structure.