Ram Ranjan Kumar, Assistant professor (Himalaya College of professional Education)

The acronym LGBTQIA+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and the "+" represents other identities and orientations that are not specifically mentioned in the acronym. It is an inclusive term used to refer to diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. Each letter in the acronym represents a distinct group within the LGBTQIA + community: Lesbian : Refers to women who are attracted emotionally, romantically, or sexually to other women. Gay : Refers to individuals who are attracted emotionally, romantically, or sexually to people of the same gender. It is often used as an inclusive term for both men and women. Bisexual : Refers to individuals who are attracted emotionally, romantically, or sexually to people of both their own gender and other genders. Transgender : Refers to individuals whose gender identity does not align with the sex assigned to them at birth. They may identify as male, female, or another gender ...

Lecture 3: Class System, Communities, and Ethnic Groups 1. Class system in Indian society: The class system in Indian society refers to the categorization of individuals into different social classes based on economic factors such as wealth, income, occupation, and social status, it is closely linked to social stratification, as it determines access to resources, opportunities, and privileges. The class system is characterized by the division of society into upper class, middle class, and lower class, each with distinct economic and social positions. 2. Social classes and economic inequality : Indian society consists of various social classes with significant economic disparities. The upper class comprises the wealthy elite who have substantial wealth, inherited privilege, and access to political power. The middle class Includes professionals, businessmen, and educated individuals who have moderate levels of income and social status. The lower class encompasses the working class, labo...

  Lecture 2: Caste System in Indian Society 1. Understanding the caste system :The caste system is a social structure that has been deeply ingrained in Indian society for centuries. It is a hierarchical division of society based on birth, with individuals assigned to specific castes that determine their social status, occupation, and privileges. The caste system is characterized by its rigid and hereditary nature, creating a fixed social hierarchy. 2. Origins and development of the caste system: The historical roots of the caste system can be traced back to ancient India. The caste system finds its mention in ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Rigveda. Over time, the system evolved, incorporating various sub-castes and creating a complex hierarchy. The caste system was influenced by factors such as occupation, purity, and social hierarchy, and it became deeply embedded in Indian society. 3. Features and characteristics of the caste system: a. Varna and jati : The caste sys...

Lecture -1 Understanding social stratification in Indian society (objective, concept, it's role in shaping Indian society, various types of social stratification, historical context of social stratification in india, key factors influencing social stratification, impact of social stratification on individual and society) Objective : The objective of understanding social stratification in Indian society is to analyze and comprehend the hierarchical division of individuals or groups based on various criteria such as wealth, occupation, caste, education, and power. It involves studying the social structure and the resulting inequalities that exist within the society. Concept : Social stratification refers to the division of a society into different layers or strata based on certain characteristics. These characteristics can include wealth, occupation, education, social status, caste, gender, and race. The concept recognizes that individuals and groups in society do not have equal acce...

Syllabus BBA 405: SOCIAL & MARKETING RESEARCH METHODS Section I Indian Society: Social Stratification: Caste System, Class System, Communities, Ethnic Groups, Religions, Weaker Sections and Minorities, Constitutional Provisions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other Backward Classes. Section II Socio-Economic Problems : Poverty, Illiteracy, Unemployment, Housing, Child Labour, Migration, Occupational Diseases, Insurgency, Terrorism, Crime, Project Affected People, Social Destitution, Beggary, Aged Population, Juvenile Delinquency, Problems in Family Life. Section III Indian Culture : Features, Characteristics and Diversity. Differences with Western Culture, Human Values, Values in Work Life, Value Crisis in Contemporary Indian Society. Section IV Research Methods : Terminology: Data and Information, Validity and Reliability, Deduction and Induction, Quantitative and Quantitative Methods. Research Project: Choice of Topic, Writing a Research Proposal - Objective, Hypothesi...