India · CBSE Learning Outcomes
Class 11 Sociology.
Class 11 Sociology introduces students to the foundational concepts, theories, and methods of the discipline. It explores the dynamic relationship between the individual and society, social structures, stratification, and the fundamental institutions that shape human behavior in the Indian context and globally.
01Sociology and Society
This unit explores the emergence of sociology as a discipline and its relationship with other social sciences.
Explores the emergence of sociology and its relationship with the industrial and French revolutions. Students will understand how personal troubles are connected to broader public issues.
Examines the boundaries and intersections between sociology, psychology, history, economics, and political science. Highlights the interdisciplinary nature of studying human behavior.
Analyzes the dynamic relationship between individual agency and societal structures. Discusses how society shapes individuals and how individuals, in turn, shape society.
02Terms, Concepts and Their Use in Sociology
Introduces key sociological terminology, including social groups, stratification, status, role, and social control.
Defines various types of social groups such as primary, secondary, in-groups, and out-groups. Explores their significance in social organization and daily life.
Introduces the concept of social stratification, including class, caste, gender, and race. Examines how inequalities are structured and maintained in society.
Differentiates between ascribed and achieved status, and explores the concept of social roles, role conflict, and role stereotyping.
Discusses the mechanisms of social control, both formal and informal, that societies use to maintain order, conformity, and cohesion.
03Understanding Social Institutions
Examines the structure and function of major social institutions like family, economy, politics, and religion.
Examines the universal yet diverse nature of family, marriage, and kinship systems across different cultures and over time, with a focus on Indian society.
Analyzes the sociological dimensions of work, the division of labor, and the transformation of economic life in modern, industrialized societies.
Explores the concepts of power, authority, state, and citizenship. Discusses the role of political institutions in governance and maintaining social order.
Studies religion from a sociological perspective, focusing on its role in providing meaning, social cohesion, and sometimes acting as a source of conflict.
04Culture and Socialisation
Focuses on the meaning of culture, its various dimensions, and the lifelong process of socialization.
Introduces the concept of culture, including material and non-material aspects, and its fundamental role in shaping human behavior and societal norms.
Explores cultural lag, cultural change, subcultures, and the impact of globalization on local cultures and traditional practices.
Examines the process of socialization, identifying primary and secondary agents, and analyzing how individuals internalize the norms and values of their society.
05Doing Sociology: Research Methods
Introduces the methodologies and techniques sociologists use to conduct empirical research.
Discusses the challenges of maintaining objectivity in sociological research and the role of the researcher's own biases and social position.
Introduces various methods of data collection, including participant observation, surveys, and historical methods, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.
Focuses on the design, execution, and analysis of surveys and interviews as key tools for gathering quantitative and qualitative sociological data.