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Book No. – 17 (Sociology)
Book Name – Sociology (Yogesh Atal)
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1. ENTRY OF SOCIOLOGY INTO THE INDIAN ACADEMIA
2. KEY EMPHASES IN INDIAN SOCIOLOGY
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Sociology in India
Yogesh Atal
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- The origins of the social sciences lie in nineteenth-century Europe, spurred by colonialism and the Industrial Revolution.
- The introduction of social science disciplines in India and other Asian countries came later, with sociology being introduced much later compared to other disciplines like economics, political science, and psychology.
- Pre-colonial indigenous scholarship in India reflected on social issues but was largely sacred in nature, focusing on the abstract and philosophical aspects.
- Indian philosophy emphasized the desirable, the ideal, and listed dos and don’ts as part of its scriptural teachings.
- Several scriptures exist within Hindu philosophy, offering prescriptive advice on societal norms and ideals.
- The Manusmriti, written by the sage Manu, is frequently mentioned as a key work on Hindu society.
- Social reformers also contributed writings on the ills of society, proposing idealistic changes and reforms.
- Travel accounts from visitors of neighboring countries provide somewhat dependable insights into the society of the time.
- The portrayal of Indian society by Indologists is often described as a ‘book-view’ or ‘upper-caste view’, suggesting it focused on idealized rather than actual societal realities.
- These descriptions have been characterized as prescriptive and ideal, distancing them from the real or existing reality of Indian society.