Sociology and economics

Sociology and economics

1. SOCIOLOGY AND ECONOMICS Aditya Kashyap Roll no. 16183 Group no. - IX INCREASING ROLE OF SOCIOLOGY IN ACADEMICS

2. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY ‘Sociology has a long Past but short History.” ~ Robert  Bierstedt

3. Importance of Sociology Scientific study of Society S tudies role of Institutions in the Development of the Individual Indispensable for Understanding and planning of Society F inding the solution of Social Problems Change in our outlook with regard to the Problem of Crime Enrich Human Culture Drawn our attention to Intrinsic Worth and Dignity of Man

4. SOCIOLOGY AND ECONOMICS Karl Marx : Mode of production determines social relationships, i deology & thought MacIver : All the economic phenomena are constantly determined by all kinds of social need and activity. A. L owie : Two Sociological principles underline the classical laws of the market 1. Economic Man 2. Mobility of the Factors of Production Barbara W otton gave a Sociological analysis to the theory of wages A branch of Sociology : Economic Sociology Sociology & Economics have a common nexus, and each need the other for the survival of itself as a discipline.

5. Sociology v/s Economics A general science Study of abstract things in the Society Considers Humans as Social Beings Has a broader scope Younger Science Study of Human beings in sociological perspective A particular Science Study of concrete things in an Economy Considers Humans as Economic Beings Has a narrower scope Old-aged science Study of Human beings in Economic Perspective

6. Utility of Sociology Helps in Human Planning Saves from Duping in Dark Identifying Problems & Finding out Solutions Helps in Conciliation & Adjustment Eases the process of Social Reconstruction Rules out Cultural Clashes Brings F amily Stability Needs of Social Relationships & their fulfilment Enables to Appreciate what is the best and to adopt it

7. Sociology in Indian Context India – a developing & immature society Vast Diversity – amalgamation of Culture & Belief Deep-rooted social diseases - cause & remedy Causes for failure of govt. policies – alleviate living standards of a human being National & Emotional Integration Scientific & Rational study of customs & Traditions D iff. stages of transition – I ndian Society in need of Social Awakening

8. Sociology- a panacea to all problems Poverty Corruption Unemployment Crime Communal riots