Sociology CBSE Class 11th

Sociology, as a subject, helps students view society with a new lens—challenging assumptions, questioning norms, and understanding the structures and dynamics that shape human behavior and social institutions. This online series not only prepares students for academic assessments but also encourages them to develop a more inclusive, analytical, and empathetic outlook toward society.

Course Structure and Chapter Coverage

This video series is structured according to the CBSE Class 11 Sociology syllabus, divided into two parts:

📘 Book I: Introducing Sociology

This section introduces the nature of sociology as a discipline, its methods, and how it differs from and relates to other subjects.

1. Sociology and Society

   • Definition, origin, and development of Sociology.

   • Understanding the relationship between the individual and society.

   • Sociology’s connections with history, economics, political science, psychology, and anthropology.

2. Terms, Concepts and Their Use in Sociology

   • Basic concepts like status, role, norms, values, social groups, and institutions.

   • Everyday examples to clarify usage and meanings of sociological terms.

3. Understanding Social Institutions

   • Study of family, marriage, kinship, economy, religion, education, and political institutions.

   • Comparative understanding across different cultures and regions of India.

4. Culture and Socialization

   • The concept of culture, sub-culture, and counter-culture.

   • Socialization process, agents of socialization, and the role of family and media.