Indian Social Problems

Indian Social Problems: A Sociological Perspective provides an insight into a range of social problems confronting the different states of India and the society in general. The textbook has been designed to help the students develop an understanding of the social problems, the environment and the perspectives on emerging concerns. Written in a simple student friendly style, it reflects on several confronting issues and details the importance of addressing these issues.
Feature/Advantages:
• Discusses more than 30 social problems and attempts to provide a comprehensive all-India picture
• Includes statistics, tables and charts from different sources offering extensive information
• Covers syllabi of IAS, NET, SLET, KAS and other competitive examinations

Book Contents:
1. Social Problems: An Introduction
2. Problem of Poverty
3. Unemployment Problem
4. Problem of Over Population in India
5. Crime and Punishment
6. Juvenile Delinquency
7. Problem of Child Labour
8. Youth Unrest and Agitations
9. Problems of the Aged in India
10. Problems of Women in Modern India
11. Dowry as a Social Problem
12. Family Disorganisation: Divorce and Desertion in India
13. Prostitution and Aids
14. Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
15. Corruption in Public Life and Nepotism
16. Challenges for National Integration
17. The Menace of Terrorism
18. The Scheduled Castes
19. Problems of Scheduled Tribes
20. Backward Castes / Classes [OBCS]
21. Problems of the Religious Minorities
22. Problems of Indian Villages
23. Problems of Urbanisation
24. Environmental Pollution
25. Illiteracy
26. Commercialisation of Higher Education in India
27. Problem of Bonded Labour
28. Problem of Black Money