Sociology

The URATPG sociology syllabus is mentioned below: TopicsDescriptionIntroduction to SociologyDefinition, scope, and importance of SociologyRelationship of Sociology with other social sciences(Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology)Basic concepts: Society, community, association, institution, culture, social groupsClassical Sociological TheoriesContributions of key thinkers: Karl Marx: Class struggle, historical materialismÉmile Durkheim: Division of labour, social facts, suicideMax Weber: Bureaucracy, authority, Protestant ethic and spirit of capitalismEarly sociological traditions and their influenceIndian SocietyFeatures of Indian society: Diversity, unity, pluralismCaste system and social stratificationTribal societies in IndiaRural and urban communitiesGender issues and social reform movements in IndiaSocial Stratification and MobilityTheories of social stratification (functional and conflict perspectives)Caste, class, and statusSocial mobility: types and factors influencing mobilitySociology of Family, Marriage, and KinshipTypes of family: Nuclear, joint, extendedFunctions of family and changes in family structurePatterns of marriage and kinship in different societiesSociology of ReligionPower, authority, and legitimacy (Weber's theory of authority)State and civil societyTypes of political systems (democracy, authoritarianism, totalitarianism)Political participation, political parties, and social movementsEconomic SociologyRelationship between economy and societyWork, labour, and capitalismIndustrialisation and its impact on societyGlobalisation and economic changeUrban and Rural SociologyCharacteristics of rural and urban societiesUrbanisation and its social impactRural social structure, agrarian issues, and social movementsMigration and its social consequencesSociology of GenderPoverty, inequality, unemploymentCrime and devianceCommunalism, regionalism, casteism, and terrorismHealth, education, and sanitation issues in IndiaEnvironmental SociologySociety and environment: Theories and perspectivesEnvironmental movements and sustainabilityEnvironmental policies and their social implicationsClimate change and its impact on societyContemporary Sociological TheoriesStructuralism, post-structuralism, and post-modernismCritical theory, feminism, and intersectionalityGlobalisation and social theorySocial MovementsDefinition and types of social movements (revolutionary, reformist, etc.)Theories of social movementsSocial movements in India: Dalit movement, feminist movement, environmental movementPopulation StudiesDemographic theories and population studiesPopulation growth, migration, and urbanisationPopulation policies and family planningSociology of Health and MedicineHealth as a social phenomenonSociological perspectives on health and illnessHealthcare systems and inequality

The University of Hyderabad has not released anything officially concerning the cut-off marks of M.A. in Sociology, though in using past years trends and hence analyzing the information available, posted on other websites, general category cut-offs generally lie between 50-60%. Factors Affecting Cutoff: Number of Applicants: Generally speaking, the more students appearing, the more are the cut-off levels.Difficulty level of the exam: If the difficulty level of the exam conducted is on a higher side, then, obviously, the cut off will be lower .Reservation policies : Many seats might be reserved for different categories; so, the seat cut off for different categories may vary according to the number of seats available for reservation.Important Note:Cut-off may vary quite considerably from one year to another. Hence, at any point in time, it would always be advisable to look into the official website of the University of Hyderabad or the admissions office for accurate latest information available.

Human Geography is the study of correlation of humans and the environment along with the behavior modification of humans across different times and spaces.Sustainable Development is the practice of judicious use of natural resources while ensuring that the resources do not get depleted.Human Geography and Sustainable Development are two different fields which share some similarities in certain aspects.Candidates can refer to the table below to understand how the concepts of Human Geography can be applied to ensure Sustainable Development:Aspect of Human GeographyHuman GeographyCorrelation with Sustainable DevelopmentCultural BeliefsHuman Geography lays emphasis on the influence of cultures on the ways of humans deal with their environments.This knowledge can help in understand and eliminating the root causes of certain environmental degradation practices.Social and Economic AspectsHuman Geography studies various social and economic aspects of people influencing the development of a region.This knowledge can help promote cautious utilization of resources.Spatial AspectsHuman Geography studies how the activities of humans have changed in the same spaces over time. This knowledge can help to ensure in placing infrastructure and resources that can benefit most people.

 A candidate who has completed a course in Human Geography can pursue jobs in various sectors government and private organisations in India.Candidates can find the below given job profiles after completing their degree in Geography with Human Geography as its main subject:Human Geography Job ProfilesJob DescriptionSalaryPolitical GeographerA Political Geographer assesses the political division of areas for administration and management purposes.4 LPATravel ExpertA travel expert recommends and coordinates general tour procedures.2.8 LPAHuman Resources AssistantA Human Resources Assistant assists the Human Resource Department of an organisation by performing various functions.1 LPAGeography TeacherA Geography Teacher teaches Geography as a subject in educational institutions.3 LPA

Meaning of Human Geography: Human Geography can be defined as the study of correlation of humans and the environment and places. It is also concerned with the behavior modification of humans across different times and spaces.Scope of Human GeographyThe scope of Human Geography revolves around the activities of humans in various realms such as economic, social, political and cultural. Therefore, in order to understand the scope of Human Geography, candidates have to understand the scope of various sub-fields in Human Geography.Candidates can refer to the following table to understand the scope of Human Geography:Branches of Human GeographyScope of the SubjectCultural GeographyCultural Geography assesses cultural standards, customs, mannerisms and traits.Economic GeographyEconomic Geography assesses the relationship between location of businesses and profitability.Environmental GeographyEnvironmental Geography studies about the biotic and inorganic elements of nature.Political GeographyPolitical Geography has a broad scope which covers the political interests of different groups of people.Historical GeographyHistorical Geography studies the way the relationship between human and spaces have changed over the time.Population GeographyPopulation Geography studies the concentration of human populations in different places and migrations.