Sociology is becoming increasingly important in academics. It provides a scientific study of society and the role of institutions in human development. Sociology is indispensable for understanding society and finding solutions to social problems. It can help change perspectives on issues like crime. Both sociology and economics study human behavior, and they influence each other. Sociology considers humans as social beings, while economics views them as economic actors. Sociology has broad applications, including helping with human planning, identifying and solving problems, reducing conflict, and enabling social progress. It is especially useful for understanding issues in developing societies like India.

1. SOCIOLOGY AND ECONOMICS
Aditya Kashyap
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Group no. - IX
INCREASING ROLE OF SOCIOLOGY IN ACADEMICS

2. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
• Freedom of thought
• Awareness of crisis
• A belief – There is a
solution to the crisis.
Ideas
• Scientific Revolution
• Political & Social
Revolution
• Industrial Revolution
Revolutions
‘Sociology has a long Past but short History.” ~ Robert Bierstedt

3. Importance of Sociology
 Scientific study of Society
 Studies role of Institutions in the Development of the
Individual
 Indispensable for Understanding and planning of Society
 Finding the solution of Social Problems
 Change in our outlook with regard to the Problem of Crime
 Enrich Human Culture
 Drawn our attention to Intrinsic Worth and Dignity of Man

4. SOCIOLOGY AND ECONOMICS
o Karl Marx : Mode of production determines social relationships,
ideology & thought
o MacIver : All the economic phenomena are constantly determined by
all kinds of social need and activity.
o A. Lowie : Two Sociological principles underline the classical laws of
the market
1. Economic Man
2. Mobility of the Factors of Production
o Barbara Wotton gave a Sociological analysis to the theory of wages
o A branch of Sociology : Economic Sociology
 Sociology & Economics have a common nexus, and each need the
other for the survival of itself as a discipline.

5. Sociology v/s Economics
• A general science
• Study of abstract things in
the Society
• Considers Humans as
Social Beings
• Has a broader scope
• Younger Science
• Study of Human beings in
sociological perspective
• A particular Science
• Study of concrete things in
an Economy
• Considers Humans as
Economic Beings
• Has a narrower scope
• Old-aged science
• Study of Human beings in
Economic Perspective

6. Utility of Sociology
 Helps in Human Planning
 Saves from Duping in Dark
 Identifying Problems & Finding out Solutions
 Helps in Conciliation & Adjustment
 Eases the process of Social Reconstruction
 Rules out Cultural Clashes
 Brings Family Stability
 Needs of Social Relationships & their fulfilment
 Enables to Appreciate what is the best and to adopt it

7. Sociology in Indian Context
India – a developing & immature society
Vast Diversity – amalgamation of Culture & Belief
Deep-rooted social diseases - cause & remedy
Causes for failure of govt. policies – alleviate living
standards of a human being
National & Emotional Integration
Scientific & Rational study of customs & Traditions
Diff. stages of transition – Indian Society in need of Social
Awakening

8. Sociology- a panacea to all problems
Poverty
Corruption
Unemployment
Crime
Communal riots