FOUNDATION COURSE I NOTES

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Module I

Overview of Indian Society

Understand the multicultural diversity of Indian Society through its demographic composition: population distribution according to religion, caste and gender.

Religions of India

Appreciate the concept of linguistic diversity in relation to the Indian situation;

Understand regional variations according to rural, urban and tribal characteristics;

Understand the concept of diversity as difference.

Module II

Concept of Disparity 1

Understand the concept of disparity as arising out of stratification and inequality;

Explore the disparities arising out of gender with special reference to violence against women, female foeticide (declining sex ratio) and portrayal of women in media. 

Appreciate the inequalities faced by people with disabilities - vision impairment, hearing impairment, socially handicapped, and understand the issues of people with physical and mental disabilities.

Module III

Concept of Disparity II

Examine inequalities manifested due to the caste system and intergroup conflicts arising thereof;

Understand intergroup conflicts arising out of communalism.

Examine the causes and effects of conflicts arising out of regionalism and linguistic differences

Module IV 

The Indian Constitution

Philosophy of the Constitution as set out in the Preamble,

The structure of the Constitution: Preamble, Main Body and Schedules, Fundamental Duties of the Indian citizen, Tolerance, peace and communal harmony as crucial values in strengthening the social fabric of Indian society

Basic features of Indian Constitution

Module V

Significant aspects of Political Processes

The party system in Indian Politics

Local self government in rural and urban areas; the 73rd and 74th amendments and their implications for inclusive politics

Role and significance of women in politics